Synthesis Publications

Synthesis Publications

• Synthesis 1 Tree Water Use            The right tree for a dry place
  Authors: Rachel Rumley and Chin Ong
  
  Certain trees that are integrated into agricultural systems can increase the efficiency of water use, while plantations of fast-growing trees can exacerbate water shortages.
• Synthesis 2 Muddy Rivers                Muddy rivers — lack of trees?
  Authors: Meine van Noordwijk, Bruno Verbist
                and Kurniatun Hairiah
  
  By clarifying the processes driving erosion and sedimentation, recent research in Indonesia is uncovering the roles of trees - outside forests - in protecting soils.
• Synthesis 3 Science - Policy Nexus  Rooting policy in science
  Authors: Brent Swallow and Rachel Rumley
  
  More than 10 years of research supports the assertion that watershed policies can be developed and implemented on the basis of sound evidence that is relevant to the local context.

Additional Publications

• More Trees with Less Water           More trees with less water
  Authors: Rachel Rumley, Catherine Muthuri
                and Chin Ong
  
  Farmers in semi-arid and arid regions can effectively manage the trade-offs between trees and water for both economic gain and environmental sustainability.

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