Sahel Key Notes

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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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