This paper focuses on some basic issues of agroforcstry systems of the
world, in general, and of Bangladesh, in particular. The importance and
existing system of agroforcstry have been critically examined based on which
the future strategy has been suggested. It has been found that agroforcstry has
an impact on the production of food, fuel, fodder and timber plants, and on the
maintenance of soil fertility and natural stability. In Bangladesh, the main
thrust should be on the introduction of suitable agroforcstry plant species in
the crop fields.