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Faidherbia albida: Hidden Benefits of a Tree Species for African Farmers

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Faidherbia albida: Hidden Benefits of a Tree Species for African Farmers
 Submitted by Antonella on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 05:17

Scientists at WCA2009 suggest we look to trees for climate change solutions – including the species Faidherbia albida, which illustrates particularly well the benefits of growing trees on farms.

Already grown in about a dozen African countries, the tall, long-living, nitrogen-fixing tree sequesters carbon, while also reducing the need for chemical fertilizers, controlling soil erosion, providing fodder for livestock and wood for construction and fuel, and serving as a windbreak.

Read full article on the CGIAR Climate Change Blog: Hidden Benefits of a Tree Species for African Farmers
 
 
 
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