degradation and also as a source of livelihood among farmers in Benue State. Using purposive random sampling to cover the three senatorial districts, 150 structured
questionnaires were administered 50, in each of Buruku, Logo and Oturkpo Local
Government Areas, which cut across the three senatorial districts of Benue State through
which the study generated primary data. The study similarly generated secondary data through
published journal sources and conference papers. The study used frequency distribution tables
and simple percentage for analysis of demographic data, while Pearson correlation was used
in testing the three null hypotheses, which features: i. Agroforestry and its relationship with
vegetation cover stability in Benue State, ii. Agroforestry and its relationship with biodiversity
conservation. iii. Agroforestry impact on farmers' livelihood in the study locality. The study
found that agroforestry has progressively improved vegetal cover and regenerated
biodiversity on the one hand and significantly accounted for a source of livelihoods among
rural communities of Benue state on the other. The study recommends the phenomenal
upgrading of the agricultural system through expanded scope of adoption and credit facilities
to farmers to boost their agroforestry engagements for maximum environmental and
socioeconomic benefits.
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