Abstract: Journal of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Abstract:
Understanding the importance of cocoa, coffee, and cashew agroforestry systems in preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services remains limited in tropical and humid regions globally. This study seeks to evaluate plant species diversity within cocoa, coffee, and cashew agroforestry systems in comparison to natural forests, addressing a critical knowledge gap in these regions. The forest reserve hosted the majority of shade trees, demonstrating greater density and basal area of native forest trees compared to cashew agroforest land. These findings underscore the significance of implementing sustainable management practices in tropical agricultural landscapes and contribute to ongoing biodiversity conservation efforts within agricultural contexts