Trees Outside Forests (TOF) Information Wizard
A Virtual Information Center for TOFTOF Risk Mitigation
TOF Virtual Library
TOF Virtual Library:
The TOF Virtual Library serves as a critical resource for stakeholders, offering a wealth of information on agroforestry and TOF practices through an accessible online platform.
- Resource Hub: The TOF Virtual Library serves as a critical resource for stakeholders, offering a wealth of information on agroforestry and TOF practices through an accessible online platform.
- Educational Support: Educational Support
- Updated Content: Updated Content
Publications
TOF Insurance & Finance
TOF Insurance & Finance:
TOF Insurance & Finance provides essential financial products and services designed to mitigate the economic risks associated with TOF initiatives.
- Risk Coverage: Risk Coverage
- Financial Aids: Financial Aids
- Economic Stability: Economic Stability
Publications
TOF Diversified Livelihood
TOF Diversified Livelihood:
TOF Diversified Livelihood explores various economic opportunities that enhance the livelihoods of communities involved in TOF.
- Income Generation: Income Generation
- Community Empowerment: Community Empowerment
- Sustainable Practices: Sustainable Practices
TOF/AD-system Based Advisory
TOF/AD-system Based Advisory:
TOF/AF-System Based Advisory offers expert advice and strategic insights to optimize the integration of trees into agricultural landscapes.
- Expert Guidance: Expert Guidance
- Implementation Support: Implementation Support
- Adaptability: Adaptability
Mobile app & Publication
QPM
QPM:
QPM is essential for the success of TOF projects, ensuring that planting materials meet the highest standards of quality and adaptability.
- High Standards: High Standards
- Disease Resistance: Disease Resistance
- Local Adaptation: Local Adaptation
Mobile app & Publications, Nursery database
Virtual Call Center
Virtual Call Center:
The Virtual Call Center provides immediate support and expert consultation for TOF practitioners and stakeholders through an easily accessible online platform.
- Immediate Assistance: Immediate Assistance
- Expert Advice: Expert Advice
- Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholder Engagement
VCC IVR & Mobile app
United India Insurance Co. - Plantation Insurance
This policy covers the trees/plants/shoot/vegetative part only for crop duration or 12 months, whichever is shorter. It is intended for farm owners/lessees cultivating plantations or horticulture. The policy covers risks such as fire, lightning, storm, and other natural calamities, but excludes losses due to theft, malicious damage, or natural mortality among others.
New India Assurance - Horticulture/Plantation Insurance
This policy covers the trees/plants/shoot/vegetative part only for crop duration or 12 months, whichever is shorter. It is intended for farm owners/lessees cultivating plantations or horticulture. The policy covers risks such as fire, lightning, storm, and other natural calamities, but excludes losses due to theft, malicious damage, or natural mortality among others.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - Crop Insurance for Plantation Crops
This policy covers the trees/plants/shoot/vegetative part only for crop duration or 12 months, whichever is shorter. It is intended for farm owners/lessees cultivating plantations or horticulture. The policy covers risks such as fire, lightning, storm, and other natural calamities, but excludes losses due to theft, malicious damage, or natural mortality among others.
My Scheme - Central Plantation Crops Insurance Scheme (CPCIS)
This policy covers the trees/plants/shoot/vegetative part only for crop duration or 12 months, whichever is shorter. It is intended for farm owners/lessees cultivating plantations or horticulture. The policy covers risks such as fire, lightning, storm, and other natural calamities, but excludes losses due to theft, malicious damage, or natural mortality among others.
Agroforestry: Missing Trees for the Forest
This policy covers the trees/plants/shoot/vegetative part only for crop duration or 12 months, whichever is shorter. It is intended for farm owners/lessees cultivating plantations or horticulture. The policy covers risks such as fire, lightning, storm, and other natural calamities, but excludes losses due to theft, malicious damage, or natural mortality among others.
The National Agroforestry Policy of India: Experiential Learning in Development and Delivery Phases
This working paper by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) details the process that led to the development of India's National Agroforestry Policy. It analyzes the various types of knowledge and know-how required to facilitate policy change and provides insights into the experiential learning during the policy's development and implementation phases.
An Introduction to Agroforestry
This document from the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) provides a comprehensive overview of agroforestry systems, including their classification, structure, and functions. It serves as an educational resource for understanding the principles and practices of agroforestry in India.
Roadmap for Scaling Trees Outside Forests in India: Learnings from Select States on Policy Incentives, Enabling Conditions, and Barriers
This working paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India examines the potential of growing trees outside forests (ToF) as a significant environmental and economic opportunity. It analyzes policy incentives, enabling conditions, and barriers in select Indian states, providing recommendations to scale ToF practices and contribute to India's climate commitments.
Agroforestry for Landscape Restoration
This working paper by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) explores how agroforestry can advance land restoration and conservation. It discusses the role of agroforestry in landscape restoration, providing insights into its benefits and implementation strategies.
Agroforestry in India: Area Estimates and Methods
This study provides an estimation of the area under agroforestry in India, utilizing remote sensing and geospatial technologies. It reports that approximately 28.427 million hectares, or about 8.65% of India's total geographical area, are under agroforestry. The research highlights the significance of agroforestry in meeting timber needs and its role in environmental sustainability.
Institutional Imperatives for Promoting Trees Outside Forests (TOFs) to Enhance Timber Production in India
This research paper examines the regulatory and institutional frameworks affecting the promotion of Trees Outside Forests (TOFs) in India. It identifies challenges such as cumbersome regulations and lack of market linkages that hinder farmers from adopting tree cultivation outside traditional forests. The study suggests that uniform and simplified policies, along with developed market linkages, can boost tree growing on private lands, thereby increasing timber production.
AGROFORESTRY: A Sustainable Land Use System
This publication discusses the role of agroforestry as a sustainable land use system. It emphasizes the integration of trees with crops and livestock to enhance productivity, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. The document also explores the potential of agroforestry in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation.
India State of Forest Report 2023 (Volume 1)
The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's forest and tree resources. It includes data on forest cover, tree cover, growing stock, and carbon stock, serving as a crucial tool for forest management and policy formulation.
Trees Outside Forests in India (TOFI) Program
This policy covers the trees/plants/shoot/vegetative part only for crop duration or 12 months, whichever is shorter. It is intended for farm owners/lessees cultivating plantations or horticulture. The policy covers risks such as fire, lightning, storm, and other natural calamities, but excludes losses due to theft, malicious damage, or natural mortality among others.
Agroforestry: Unlocking the Potential of Trees in India
This article discusses the potential of agroforestry in India to raise incomes, meet commercial needs, and contribute to land restoration and climate change mitigation. It highlights critical bottlenecks related to market structure, farmer needs, and government regulations, especially felling and transport restrictions, that need to be addressed to realize this potential.
Agroforestry in India
This publication by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) provides an overview of agroforestry in India, emphasizing its role in livelihoods, nutrition, energy, and environmental security. It discusses the integration of trees outside forests to increase tree cover and enhance ecosystem services, meeting the country's demand for wood.
Severe Decline in Large Farmland Trees in India Over the Past Decade
This study published in Nature Sustainability reveals that over 5 million large farmland trees have vanished in India between 2018 and 2022, partly due to altered cultivation practices where trees are perceived as detrimental to crop yields. The decline poses challenges to agroforestry as a natural climate solution and its role in supporting agricultural livelihoods and biodiversity.
Enhancing the Contribution of Agroforestry and Other Trees Outside Forest Resources in National Development
This policy paper by the Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF) discusses the need to enhance the contribution of agroforestry and other trees outside forests (ToF) to achieve national forestry targets, enhance rural livelihoods, and contribute to global environmental sustainability. It emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive review of the current status and holistic implementation of the National Agroforestry Policy.
How Do Trees Outside Forests Contribute to Human Wellbeing? A Systematic Review from South Asia
This systematic review examines the multidimensional human wellbeing outcomes of various trees outside forests (ToF) practices in rural landscapes of South Asian countries, including India. It reports that approximately 62% of publications indicated increases in incomes, representing economic wellbeing, while 34% and 36% reported improvements in other wellbeing aspects.
India's Approach to Agroforestry as an Effective Strategy in the Context of Climate Change
This study examines how State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCCs) in India recognize and report the benefits of agroforestry for climate change adaptation and mitigation. It highlights the role of agroforestry in enhancing resilience and contributing to climate goals.
Timber Management for Sustainable Forestry in India
This paper critically examines the timber market in Odisha, India, within the context of sustainable forest management. It discusses the challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable timber production and the role of agroforestry in enhancing timber resources.
Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector 2025
This report provides an overview of the forestry sector in Odisha for the year 2025. It includes data on forest cover, tree cover, afforestation activities, and initiatives undertaken by the state government to enhance forest resources and biodiversity conservation.
Mapping Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forest
This publication presents methodologies and findings related to the mapping of agroforestry systems and trees outside forests (TOF) in India. It emphasizes the importance of spatial data in planning and implementing agroforestry interventions.
Change in Trees Outside of Forests in India
This master's project analyzes changes in tree cover outside forests in India, exploring factors influencing these changes and their implications for agroforestry practices and policy development.
Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests: Its Implications
This chapter discusses the role of agroforestry and trees outside forests (TOF) in enhancing tree cover, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity conservation. It highlights the significance of TOF in India's environmental and socio-economic context.
Agroforestry Models Developed by ICFRE
This document outlines various agroforestry models developed by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) tailored to different agro-climatic zones in India, promoting sustainable land use and livelihood enhancement.
Eucalyptus Based Agroforestry in Koraput District of Odisha
This report by NABARD details the implementation of eucalyptus-based agroforestry models in Koraput district, focusing on employment generation, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity enhancement through sustainable land management practices.
Bio-fuel Tree Insurance
This policy covers the trees/plants/shoot/vegetative part only for crop duration or 12 months, whichever is shorter. It is intended for farm owners/lessees cultivating plantations or horticulture. The policy covers risks such as fire, lightning, storm, and other natural calamities, but excludes losses due to theft, malicious damage, or natural mortality among others.
Pulpwood Tree Insurance – Brochure
The Pulpwood Tree Insurance product offered by AIC provides financial coverage for pulpwood growers cultivating trees such as Eucalyptus, Poplar, Subabul, and Casuarina. It protects against total loss or damage caused by perils including fire, floods, storms, pest and disease outbreaks. The insurance covers input costs and offers sum insured based on the tree's age and type. The brochure outlines premium rates, policy period, and claims process, supporting risk management for pulpwood-based agroforestry models.
Pulpwood Tree Insurance – Full Policy
This document details the full insurance policy for pulpwood tree growers, specifying the terms and conditions, perils covered, loss assessment, claim settlement procedures, and special provisions. Covered risks include natural disasters, pest infestations, fire, and drought (optional). The policy emphasizes the importance of following good agroforestry practices and maintaining accurate records for claims. It aims to provide financial security to farmers against input cost losses in pulpwood plantations.
Sustainable Livelihood Support for Tribal Families (Wadi Programme)
NABARD's Wadi Programme focuses on supporting tribal families by promoting orchard-based agroforestry systems. It integrates horticulture, forestry species, soil conservation, water management, and livelihood capacity building. The model has successfully enhanced ecological restoration and provided sustainable income sources for tribal households across various states in India.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
The PMFBY scheme provides comprehensive insurance coverage to farmers against crop loss or damage due to unforeseen natural calamities, pests, and diseases. By offering financial risk protection, the scheme encourages the adoption of modern agricultural and agroforestry practices. It also promotes credit flow and long-term investment in resilient farming systems, including agroforestry models.
Designing Methodology to Establish MSP for Trees Grown Outside Forests
This policy brief by TERI proposes establishing a Minimum Support Price (MSP) system for agroforestry tree products to provide price stability and market incentives for farmers. It identifies key species and outlines policy reforms required to promote tree cultivation on farmlands, supporting climate-smart agriculture and enhancing farmer incomes.
Field Companion – Andhra Pradesh Forest Department
The Field Companion is a handbook compiling forest management guidelines and departmental circulars issued by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. It covers practices related to forest conservation, agroforestry, and administrative procedures, serving as a practical guide for field officers implementing forestry and agroforestry initiatives.
Eucalyptus Based Agroforestry in Koraput District (UPNRM Case)
NABARD's project in Koraput, Odisha, under the UPNRM program, promoted eucalyptus-based agroforestry models among tribal communities. The initiative aimed to enhance livelihoods, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability by integrating tree cultivation with agricultural practices, generating employment and increasing resilience to climate risks.
