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Natural Regeneration of Tree in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones in West Africa

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  • Charles Bakhoum
  • Emile Codjo Agbangba
  • Babou Ndour

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The synthesis of acquired published in this article focuses on the investigation of natural regeneration of tree in arid and semi-arid West Africa. The results showed that, even if the threat on ecosystems was ancient, research / actions in that were relatively recent. It was recognized that there was a regression of ligneous related to human activities (deforestation, overgrazing, bush fire) and weather conditions (drought). Current knowledge showed the multiple roles of natural regeneration of tree for services (soil fertility, anti erosion, shading ...) and outputs (timber, grazing, medicinal ...). There were, however, in some regions, a dynamic adaptation through the development of agroforestry systems in small and large scale farmers through the protection and management of spontaneous regeneration.

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  • Charles Bakhoum & Emile Codjo Agbangba & Babou Ndour, 2012. "Natural Regeneration of Tree in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones in West Africa," Journal of Asian Scientific Research, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 2(12), pages 820-834.
  • Handle: RePEc:asi:joasrj:v:2:y:2012:i:12:p:820-834:id:3432
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    1. Bokary Allaye Kelly & Sidi Sanogo & Sory I. Sidibé & Elena Castillo-Lorenzo & Paolo Ceci & Tiziana Ulian, 2021. "Restoring vegetation and degraded lands by using assisted natural regeneration approach (ANRA): case study at Bankass in the centre of Mali, West Africa," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(9), pages 14123-14139, September.

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