The document discusses cocoa agroforestry as a viable practice for rehabilitating cocoa landscapes in West and Central Africa. It outlines the importance of cocoa production to the economies of countries like Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana. However, current monocropping practices have led to environmental, economic, and social challenges including deforestation, low incomes, and pest and disease issues. The document argues that adopting cocoa agroforestry systems which integrate trees and other crops can help mitigate these challenges by improving soil fertility, farmer incomes, and landscape resilience. Key factors for successful scaling up of cocoa agroforestry include access to appropriate planting materials, strengthening extension services, developing markets for tree products, and supportive policies around
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