PLANTS AND PEOPLE
Plants are the primary food source for all animals, including people and their livestock. In most of Somaliland, people rely on the native plant to feed their livestock, but today more are being lost than becoming established. Humans are the major reason. We use plants for our livestock, construction, and cooking. These activities are essential to Somaliland’s growth. We need to compensate for their negative impacts by promoting the sustainable growth and use of plants in and around villages. This will help improve the livelihoods of rural Somalilanders.
Establishing Trees
Trees can benefit communities in many ways. We will work with local groups to help establish and manage trees in ways that benefit the community.
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Producing Frankincense
Frankincense is Somaliland’s most valuable tree product. We are offering workshops and developing printed materials on how best to care for them.
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Improving Livelihoods
Many of Somaliland’s native species could, if cultivated, be a valuable economic resource. We are compiling information about such species.
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Nurturing Natives
Many Somalis rely on open access to plants for feeding their livestock. Promoting growth of native plant species will increase food security.
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