Research into the effects of alley cropping on soil fertility and erosion control in an orchard setting sponsored in part by the USDA/EPA. (Photo: Fruit from 2 year old jackfruit tree)
		Work directly with farmers and land managers to diversify existing crops, conserve soil and water, increase self-sufficiency, and meet other goals. Also work with individuals implementing forestry and reforestation projects replacing land uses as pasture or monocrop such as sugar cane. (Photo: Soil sampling in a banana grove)
				Nursery Manager, Future Forests Nursery, the largest supplier of agroforestry plant materials in the Hawaiian Islands. Propagate trees for reforestation and agroforestry projects. Provide over 70 species of nitrogen fixing, multipurpose, windbreak, timber, and fruit plants. Also assist farmer clients in appropriate species selection and management techniques. (Photo: Collecting seeds from superior koa in a native forest)
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