Local radio is used for information and communication. Firewood from FMNR; women benefit from more abundant fuel wood. Meeting pastoralists; West Africa learning meeting Guindo with some of the young trees he has left to grow in his field. Sahel Eco Header
Fighting Poverty and Securing Livelihoods in the Sahel through better Management of the Environment

Ten Good Practices for Trees

  1. Obtain authorisation to clear new fields
  2. Prevent and fight bush fires
  3. Organise timber exploitation in the forest
  4. Protect naturally regenerated young trees
  5. Raise tree seedlings
  6. Plant trees
  7. Adopt soil and water conservation measures
  8. Intensify and diversify agricultural production
  9. Attach sheep and goats and cut and carry fodder to them
  10. Use fuel efficient woodstoves.

As identified by community foresters in the Bankass District with support from Sahel Eco - Trees for Change Project - in partnership with Tree Aid UK.