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Key facts about the Sahel.
Desertification caused by:
- Deforestation
- Overgrazing
- Unsustainable farming practices
- Removal of vegetation
Impacts on Sahel:
- 20-60% food price increases
- Malnutrition common (1 in 5 children suffer from it)
- Over 5.5 million in Niger alone at risk of famine
Management:
- Afforestation - tree roots bind soil and trap rain
- Bunds - stone walls trap water, increasing yields by 30%
- Better farming practices - land rotation, natural fertilisers
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- a level Geography Note on Sahel Key Notes, created by pauldearden on 11/05/2014.
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