Successful implementation of agroforestry (AF) is traditionally known, in Bulgarian forestry and agriculture. Particular successes were achieved following the implementation of Agricultural uses of forest area. Agricultural crops are being grown together with tree species either using intercropping techniques, or by planting in open areas prior to their scheduled afforestation. This is a classic type widely used AF system whose ultimate goal is the initial cultivation of young forest plantations and its conversion into a forest.

Another AF, very important for Bulgaria, are Protected Forest Belts (PFBs). Protective forest belts are linear forest plantations designed to protect soil, civil engineering constructions and urbanized areas and improvement of microclimate. The first forest belts were established in 1925 and the early 50s of the last century began their broader  application as AF practices. Now PFBs need of improvement and some financial support in legislations is available. Furthermore, the protective belts were designed as Shelterbelts in line by planting appropriate tree species (poplar, acacia, willow, linden, sycamore, etc.) along ravines, canals, rivers, reservoirs, roads, fields and meadows for stabilization of river banks, flood abatement and achievement other environmental benefits.

In the country, on widespread areas silvopasture or Forest-grassland complexes, in which tree and shrub plant species are mixed with herbaceous forage crops (“grass mixtures”, etc.), were also created. These areas are used for freely grazing animals.

Forest farming agroforestry practice has also being developed in Bulgaria, in which the reconciliation of the naturally and artificially created trees and bushes, and the business of agricultural activities is being established for a longer period of time. Farms are used for the production of edible mushrooms, medicinal plants, fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pear, aronia, etc.) bee and oil-bearing crops, ornamental plants, trees and more.

This agroforestry practice in Bulgaria has serious achievements in cultivation of fruit-productive forest trees in forest areas. Plantations by walnut (Juglans regia), hazel (Corylus avellana), almond (Amygdalus communis), wild cherry, rowan and others were created.