Table 1.
Reasons reported by people interviewed for maintaining TAFS and their ecosystem benefits.
| Supplies | Regulation | Cultural | Sustenance or for support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber | Erosion control | Aesthetic | Biotic Interactions |
| Firewood | Wind control | Ethical | Primary Production |
| Fruits | Water control | Spiritual | Nitrogen Fixation |
| Medicinal Ornamental | Moisture conservation | Ritual | |
| Tools | Shade | Communal rules | |
| Forage | Biological control |