Peatland water conservation by agroforestry system

Peat swamp forest have a high economic value and are potential for agricultural development. However, peatlad fragile ecosystems because they easily damaged difficult to restore. The main problem of all peat soil types is their irreversible drying. In this condition the easy burning, unable store water, if groundwater far from surface, plants will be stressed lack water. Therefore support sustainable development on peatlands it requires careful planning, application appropriate technology suitable management. One land management systems that can applied combining crop plant (agroforestry). Forest seasonal agriculture crops increase CO2 absorption so photosynthetic efficiency oxygen production increase. These proses biomass which maintain organic matter prevent erosion. Organic enhance effectiveness rewetting water retention capacity. addition, system also affects microclimate, such as becoming more humid gets shade vegetation above it, reduce temperature elevated air moisture. Indirectly, agroforestry excessive evaporation maintains ground level, especially during dry season. This review aim explain role intercropping in peatland conservation.