date:Mar 03, 2020
come outside of farms. The crop is off-season, which allows the community to have a revenue all year long. The harvest is often done by men, but this activity also helps equip women with revenue, skills and knowledge as they are often involved in the cleaning of the raw gum or in the Acacia seeds management.
What environmental role do Acacia trees play in the Sahel?
Acacia gum is a significant economic resource for the populations of the Sahel and the livelihood of more than 3 million people.