Trees are very important for the household food security in the Sahel. They are used as fuel wood, construction material, for fruit production, improving soil fertility, animal fodder, live fences, and for environmental protection (windbreaks, dune fixation, etc.) A tree may often be used for various purposes. Tree establishment is difficult in the Sahel because of roaming animals in the dry season and because of an unfavourable climate.

The system of agroforestry parks – from traditional agroforestry

Establishment of a plant nursery and tree planting

Use of trees in the Sahel

For more information:

FAO document on trees in the Sahel: http://www.fao.org/docrep/003/X6883F/x6883f00.htm#Contents

 Baobab: http://www.baobabsira.com/baob02.htm

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