This study evaluates the significance of homestead agroforestry (HAF) systems for rural livelihoods in Sivasagar District of Assam, India, using Livelihood Significance Index (LSI). The research integrates both quantitative and qualitative methods to offer a comprehensive analysis of how HAF systems contribute to rural livelihoods. The study reveals that the importance of various HAF plant species has undergone significant shifts over the past decade due to socio-economic changes, such as rising household expenses, market-oriented economic transitions, and urbanization. Among these species, Bambusa arundinacea has the highest livelihood significance, with an average LSI of 2.79, although this has decreased by 0.71 % from 2012 to 2022. Conversely, Tectona grandis, despite its low livelihood significance, has experienced a decadal increase in LSI of 20.5 %. This indicates that, while such species currently play a lesser role in community livelihoods, their importance is gradually increasing due to their economic benefits. The study also identifies several challenges, including the loss of traditional knowledge, the vulnerability of agroforestry systems to environmental changes, and difficulties in maintaining biodiversity amidst market pressures. To address these issues, the study advocates for sustainable agroforestry practices in the district that integrate both traditional and economically valuable species while improving market access for traditional products. In flood-prone villages like Afala, introducing flood-resistant species such as Mangifera indica, Artocarpus heterophyllus, and Bambusa arundinacea, along with training in value-added production, can enhance resilience and livelihood sustainability. Together, these approaches aim to cultivate a resilient and sustainable agroforestry landscape in Sivasagar District and beyond.

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使用生计显著性指数 （LSI） 评估印度阿萨姆邦 Sivasagar 区基于宅基地农林业的生计


本研究使用生计显着性指数 （LSI） 评估了宅基地农林业 （HAF） 系统对印度阿萨姆邦 Sivasagar 区农村生计的重要性。该研究整合了定量和定性方法，对 HAF 系统如何促进农村生计进行了全面分析。该研究表明，由于社会经济变化，例如家庭开支增加、市场导向的经济转型和城市化，各种 HAF 植物物种的重要性在过去十年中发生了重大转变。在这些物种中，Bambusa arundinacea 具有最高的生计意义，平均 LSI 为 2.79，尽管从 2012 年到 2022 年下降了 0.71%。相反，尽管 Tectona grandis 的生计意义较低，但 LSI 的十年增长了 20.5%。这表明，虽然这些物种目前在社区生计中的作用较小，但由于它们的经济利益，它们的重要性正在逐渐增加。该研究还确定了几项挑战，包括传统知识的丧失、农林业系统对环境变化的脆弱性以及在市场压力下难以维持生物多样性。为了解决这些问题，该研究倡导在该地区采用可持续的农林业实践，将传统和具有经济价值的物种相结合，同时改善传统产品的市场准入。在像阿法拉这样易受洪水影响的村庄，引入 Mangifera indica、Artocarpus heterophyllus 和 Bambusa arundinacea 等抗洪物种，以及增值生产培训，可以提高复原力和生计可持续性。 这些方法共同旨在在 Sivasagar 区及其他地区培育有弹性和可持续的农林业景观。