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Desertification is one of the primary consequences of climate change and it is affecting mostly developing countries. The African continent, and especially the sub-Sahara regions are highly exposed to the problem of desertification and thus poverty. That’s why Tree-Nation wanted to start its first project in Niger.
After reviewing several possibilities we decided to start the project in Niger taking into account the following conditions:
- Political and social security
- A minimum level of infrastructure
- A need for reforestation due to desertification and deforestation
- A professional local team with a high level of experience operating in the region
- A Relatively easy access to the plantation
Positive economic benefits of the plantation for the local population (B13 B17 agricultural benefits).
Apart from the conditions listed above, we took into account that according to the HDI index Niger is the “poorest country in the world” (177/177). The beneficial impact of the Tree-Nation plantation is therefore much higher in this country compared to more developed regions.
Our plantation is in DOSSO, 150km east from Niamey. GPS Coordinates: N 12°59’43’’ ; E 3°20’15’’
This zone receives an average of about 500 mm of rainfall a year, which is more than enough for the species we plant.
Find the exact location on the interactive map below
