After being decried as an obstacle to better environmental management, local knowledge has gained importance in global debates on biodiversity since the 1990s. In this perspective, the present work tries to question the peasant knowledge in terms of agroforestry practiced since always by the Agni of Bongouanou. Forest area of the center-east of Côte d’Ivoire about 200 km from Abidjan, Bongouanou is part of the large area of the old cocoa loop. To do this, a methodological approach based on a qualitative analysis was used. It consisted of a documentary review, direct observation and an interview with 20 peasants coming from two villages at the head of cocoa production in the department. From the analysis of collected data, it appears that these peasants have very old knowledge of agroforestry. They have always maintained and cared for trees in their agricultural plantations. They develop agricultural practices associated with the conservation of plants in their fields. These practices reflect both the perceptions and functions that rural populations have of trees and the various user rights associated with them.
Keywords: Agroforestry, Rural Aerea, Farmer, Bongouanou, Tree
