Agroforestry

Beyond the trees: What makes a forest?

What should a forest look like? And who gets to decide? From Snow White to Little Red Riding Hood, a Western culture’s idea of what a forest should be is far removed from reality. But forests are unique. And for rural African communities, they are vital for survival.

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Scorched, blackened ground with scattered rocks after a fire, surrounded by dry grass and sparse leafless trees under a pale sky.

Protecting Forests From Wildfires

This summer, we have seen the land scorched dry, from Australia to California, Spain to  Greece. Most often, wildfires start when particularly dry forest, grassland or shrubs are ignited by human activity, such as discarded cigarettes or campfires. Whilst controlled fires can exist as part of a normal and healthy…

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