trees planted 177
hectares restored updating
since 2020

Women-led, fair arabic gum production

In Sudan, we are working with women-led groups to grow gum arabic trees. These trees will not only help reduce droughts and desertification, but also increase the income of thousands of Sudanese women who produce arabic gum under fair trade conditions.

Partners

Planting method

nurseries

Planting season

July-August

Main threats

Desertification, Charcoal production

Wildlife protected

Bees, Migratory birds

Challenges

Extreme poverty, Conflict, Climate change

Top trees species

Acacia Senegal
Native Species
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