Abstract
Agroforestry is not a new concept to Sri Lankan people, Intt rather has been a part of their lives for many years. People of Sri Lanka understand the importance of trees for human survival. Therefore, they have protected forests and natural habitats, conserve trees in their farming systems ,and utilize them sustainably. During the past fifty years, Sri Lanka has set up many development programmes, however, little attention was paid to the environment, resulting in environmental damage. However, local people know more about their local environment than far-off government employees, and do realize how to make rational choices. This paper investigates how people in a traditional dry zone village of Sri Lanka use an agroforestry system to meet their needs despite economic and social changes. Research was conducted in Kalegama, in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Questionnaires, informal discussions, personal observations, and secondary sources were usedfor data collection.
