Impacto Socioeconómico de las Prácticas Agroforestales Sostenibles en la Parroquia Ayapamba, Cantón Atahualpa

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the socioeconomic impact of sustainable agroforestry practices in the Ayapamba Parish, Atahualpa Canton, by assessing their repercussions on agricultural production, the local economy, and environmental conservation. To this end, a survey of rural producers was used to collect data that would provide information on changes in terms of profitability, productivity, and perceptions of the benefits and limitations of these practices. The results of the research indicate that the adaptation of agroforestry systems has contributed to increasing soil fertility, diversifying crops, and increasing resilience to climate change. A moderate increase in income was also noted for most producers, due to initial implementation costs and technical training. It is concluded that the implementation of sustainable agroforestry can be considered an alternative for rural development and resource management, as improvements to technical and institutional support have been proposed.