Green treasure of the Sahel
- 25/06/2015
In Burkina Faso, in West Africa, deforestation has reduced income and livelihoods. Simple steps have helped families deal with the loss of trees and brought their farms back to life. Green Treasure of the Sahel, produced by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), travels with one family as they go on a journey of discovery across the country to find out how they too can bring back life to their land. Photo by Ollivier Girard for Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
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