Performance of indigenous tree species in the Sahel
The guide is a review of best management techniques, including the land preparation, agronomic/ silvicultural techniques for the optimum production of target wood and non-wood products and environmental services. It also highlights food and nutritional and socio-economic potential and functions provided by various species and their silvicultural attributes and growth. The importance of indigenous trees, including fruit trees, in providing economic benefits to smallholders and growers of trees are documented.
Publisher: CIFOR-ICRAF
Author: Antoine Kalinganire
Organization: CIFOR-ICRAF
Other organizations: Regreening Africa, World Agroforestry
Year: 2024
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Guidelines
Full text available at: https://regreeningafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Indigenous-tree-species-guide.pdf
Content language: English