• The deterioration of the rural landscape in the Sahel region in general has wors - ened in the last decades, endangering local populations. • The creation of Sahelian bocage, or live fence perimeters, in this rural landscape is a way to remedy the problems linked to extensive agriculture and degradation of natural capital. • The concept is based on the creation of bocage perimeters in a mixed regime for enhancing agricultural productivity, increasing fodder and fuel wood availability. • The tree-based farming technique adopted in the Sahel helps farmers cope with climate change.
Tahun publikasi
2014
Penulis
Bahasa
English
Kata kunci
drylands, technologies, sahel region, climate change, environmental management, trees
Geografis
Burkina Faso
