Purpose of Review

Agroforestry and urban forestry have evolved mainly as separate disciplines, although they share a long history of tree cultivation in man-made environments. Here, we review their common threads, exploring how trees in both systems interact with and shape their environments. We examine common themes and methodologies – ranging from tree growth dynamics to environmental stressors, ecosystem services provision, and questions of governance – and identify opportunities for synergies between these fields.

Recent Findings

We emphasize the potential of agroforestry and urban forestry for enhancing multifunctional landscapes. Geographical divides in research are evident, with agroforestry predominantly studied in the Global South and urban forestry receiving more attention in the Global North. However, significant research gaps provide avenues for collaboration, for instance, addressing challenges in capturing the monetary and socio-cultural value of ecosystem services and environmental justice considerations.

Summary

In light of the growing need for integrated approaches in addressing contemporary challenges, from climate change mitigation and adaptation to community well-being, our review explores what these research fields can learn from each other and provides recommendations for fostering greater interdisciplinary dialogue and new avenues for collaborations in a meaningful and synergistic manner, aiming to advance policy, research, and practice in agroforestry and urban forestry.

中文翻译：

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只见树木不见森林：农林业和城市林业可以互相学习什么以及如何学习？

 审查目的

农林业和城市林业主要作为独立的学科发展，尽管它们在人造环境中种植树木有着悠久的历史。在这里，我们回顾它们的共同点，探索两个系统中的树木如何与环境交互并塑造环境。我们研究共同的主题和方法——从树木生长动态到环境压力源、生态系统服务提供和治理问题——并确定这些领域之间协同作用的机会。

 最近的发现

我们强调农林业和城市林业在增强多功能景观方面的潜力。研究的地理差异很明显，农林业主要在南半球研究，而城市林业在北半球受到更多关注。然而，巨大的研究差距为合作提供了途径，例如，应对捕获生态系统服务的货币和社会文化价值以及环境正义考虑方面的挑战。

 概括

鉴于对应对当代挑战（从气候变化减缓和适应到社区福祉）的综合方法的需求日益增长，我们的评论探讨了这些研究领域可以相互学习的内容，并为促进更广泛的跨学科对话和新途径提供了建议。以有意义和协同的方式开展合作，旨在推进农林业和城市林业的政策、研究和实践。