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Massive Tree planting/ reforestation project ….

LEVERAGING FLOODING IN BORNU STATE FOR RECOVERY FROM DEFORESTATION Leveraging flooding in Borno for recovery from deforestation could be a viable approach if managed strategically. Here are some ideas on how flooding could be harnessed for reforestation and ecosystem restoration: 1. Floodwater Harvesting for Irrigation: The excess floodwater can be captured and used for irrigation, supporting reforestation efforts. Constructing reservoirs or water retention structures can store water and allow its controlled release to nourish tree plantations in areas affected by deforestation. 2. Floodplain Restoration: Floodplains that naturally store floodwaters can be restored by planting trees and other vegetation. This helps improve water retention, reduce soil erosion, and create a more stable environment for new forest growth. 3. Riparian Zone Reforestation: Riparian zones (areas along rivers and streams) are ideal for planting trees. These zones often receive significant nutrients and water during floods, which can accelerate tree growth and help create natural buffers against future flooding. 4. Afforestation with Flood-Resilient Species: Planting flood-tolerant and fast-growing tree species in deforested areas can help improve forest cover. Some indigenous tree species are adapted to periodic flooding and can thrive in these conditions, helping restore biodiversity. 5. Soil and Water Conservation: Implementing soil and water conservation measures such as check dams, bunds, and trenches can reduce the speed of floodwaters, allowing more infiltration into the soil. This would improve soil quality, making it more conducive for reforestation efforts. 6. Community Involvement: Engaging local communities in tree planting and water management can ensure the long-term success of reforestation projects. Communities can be trained to manage floodwaters and participate in the replanting of trees, creating a sense of ownership over the reforestation process. 7. Agroforestry: Integrating trees into agricultural systems in flood-prone areas can provide both ecological and economic benefits. Trees can help stabilize soils, provide shade, and improve the water cycle, while farmers can continue to grow crops. To make this a success, it would require SERIOUS, LONG TERM POLITICAL WILL, careful planning, including proper water management infrastructure, selection of suitable tree species, and involvement of both local communities and government.

Here’s a tree-planting initiative that’s working the way it should. As the article states, many programs to plant trees are not successful: “…after the initial day or two of publicity, there is rarely sufficient irrigation, protection and other follow-up to ensure seeds and saplings grow into trunks and branches. Often such […] initiatives are little more than greenwashing distractions from far greater forest destruction elsewhere.” Moreover, these programs tend to plant monocultures that lack the diversity of species required for a healthy forest. If you’re interested in supporting tree-planting, which is a worthy cause, be sure it’s a program that’s doing it well and isn’t just another vehicle for green-washing. https://lnkd.in/gV-cZR_P

LEVERAGING FLOODING IN BORNU STATE FOR RECOVERY FROM DEFORESTATION Leveraging flooding in Borno for recovery from deforestation could be a viable approach if managed strategically. Here are some ideas on how flooding could be harnessed for reforestation and ecosystem restoration: 1. Floodwater Harvesting for Irrigation: The excess floodwater can be captured and used for irrigation, supporting reforestation efforts. Constructing reservoirs or water retention structures can store water and allow its controlled release to nourish tree plantations in areas affected by deforestation. 2. Floodplain Restoration: Floodplains that naturally store floodwaters can be restored by planting trees and other vegetation. This helps improve water retention, reduce soil erosion, and create a more stable environment for new forest growth. 3. Riparian Zone Reforestation: Riparian zones (areas along rivers and streams) are ideal for planting trees. These zones often receive significant nutrients and water during floods, which can accelerate tree growth and help create natural buffers against future flooding. 4. Afforestation with Flood-Resilient Species: Planting flood-tolerant and fast-growing tree species in deforested areas can help improve forest cover. Some indigenous tree species are adapted to periodic flooding and can thrive in these conditions, helping restore biodiversity. 5. Soil and Water Conservation: Implementing soil and water conservation measures such as check dams, bunds, and trenches can reduce the speed of floodwaters, allowing more infiltration into the soil. This would improve soil quality, making it more conducive for reforestation efforts. 6. Community Involvement: Engaging local communities in tree planting and water management can ensure the long-term success of reforestation projects. Communities can be trained to manage floodwaters and participate in the replanting of trees, creating a sense of ownership over the reforestation process. 7. Agroforestry: Integrating trees into agricultural systems in flood-prone areas can provide both ecological and economic benefits. Trees can help stabilize soils, provide shade, and improve the water cycle, while farmers can continue to grow crops. To make this a success, it would require SERIOUS, LONG TERM POLITICAL WILL, careful planning, including proper water management infrastructure, selection of suitable tree species, and involvement of both local communities and government.

🌳 We have been talking about agroforestry systems and investing before (with Brett Hundley, CFA, Jonas Steinfeld, PhD, Jan-Gisbert Schultze, Sven Verwiel and many more): #trees were the answer to whatever your question was. But... how do you start an #agroforestry industry right in the middle of the belly of the beast, the American Midwest, where corn and soy are everywhere, leases are 1 to 3 years, and there are no trees as far as the eye can see? And especially here, trees are needed, not as magical #carbon sequestration tools, but as #climate adaptation, against erosion, wind breaks, to protect animals and crops, nutrient leaking into streams, and, of course, to produce a lot of food integrated into the fields. What does it take to build an agroforestry industry here? What about finance, equipment, planting, seedlings, tree nursery, harvesting, markets, and much more? All crucial topics we dive deep in our conversation with Kevin Wolz, CEO of Canopy Farm Management and former founder of the Savanna Institute. https://lnkd.in/dm_GwJwf

Climate Resilience Agroforestry can enhance the resilience of agricultural systems to climate variability. Key aspects include: - Trees offer shade and windbreaks, protecting crops and livestock from extreme weather. - Increased moisture retention in soil can help buffer against drought conditions. - Diversification of crops and tree species can reduce dependency on single-species systems, mitigating risks from pest outbreaks or diseases. Implementing agroforestry practices effectively requires understanding local conditions and selecting appropriate tree and crop species. However, with proper management, agroforestry can play a crucial role in creating sustainable and resilient agricultural systems.

Agroforestry: Integrating Trees and Crops for Mutual Benefit. Agroforestry is a land management system that combines trees and shrubs with crops or livestock. This integration creates a symbiotic environment where each component supports the others, leading to numerous ecological and economic benefits. 1. Soil Health: Trees in agroforestry systems help prevent soil erosion, improve water retention, and enhance nutrient cycling. Their roots stabilize the soil, while leaf litter adds organic matter, enriching the soil with essential nutrients. 2.Biodiversity: Agroforestry promotes biodiversity by providing diverse habitats for various plant and animal species. This diversity helps create a balanced ecosystem, reducing the prevalence of pests and diseases. 3.Carbon Sequestration: Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in their biomass and soil. Agroforestry systems can sequester significant amounts of carbon, helping to mitigate climate change.

At the heart of human survival, food and shelter (the climate) are pillars of basic needs. However, a staggering 40% increase in individuals facing food insecurity in Africa in 2020 highlights an urgent need for solutions. In our latest article, we explore how agroforestry offers a promising path to addressing climate change and strengthening food security. Read the key findings and our recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/dSemHsYy #Agroforestry #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #SustainableDevelopment"

🌳 Tree nursery dynamics are an underappreciated but critical part of expanding #agroforestry in the United States. 💡 In the report below, we analyze whether the American #tree #nursery industry has the ability to expand to meet future afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) goals, and we supply our tree nursery #database to the public...listing locations, size, and types (nut, fruit, timber) of nursery enterprises across the country. ➡ Report: https://lnkd.in/eRF2H4fm #treenurseries #impactinvesting #regenerativeagriculture #ARR #timber #reforestation #trees #climate #carbon #naturebasedsolutions #NBS

A recent report by NITI Aayog on greening and restoration of wastelands through agroforestry focuses on carbon sequestration to combat climate change and sub-optimal use of arable land. Currently, about 28 million hectares are under agroforestry, which is about 8.65% of India’s geographical area, while 16.96% of the land area is still classified as ‘wasteland’. Geospatial tools such as remote sensing and geographic information systems have not only helped locate inaccessible land for agroforestry, but are also expected to help farmers make informed decisions about cultivation. #agroforestry #climatechange #wasteland