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Jun 20, 2023 · Embark on a captivating journey through the Sahel region as we delve into its vibrant culture, magnificent wildlife, and captivating history. This comprehensive guide offers a window into the...
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Nov 20, 2020 · In pure geographic terms the Sahel, or Sahil in Arabic, meaning coast or shore, is a vast region that stretches along the Sahara desert's southern rim from the Atlantic to the Red Sea. Wedged...
Sep 18, 2019 · The Great Green Wall — a project that aims to plant a vast wall of trees across North Africa — cannot prevent an expansion of the Sahara. Nor can planting trees in semi-arid regions in general increase rainfall. The Sahara is a desert because it receives negligible rainfall. It receives little rainfall because of where it’s located.
Jan 6, 2022 · Just 8,000 years ago, the Sahara Desert was a lush green landscape of lakes, rivers and wetlands. So, how did it turn into the inhospitable environment we know today – and how can we stop it from growing any further? Cue Africa’s Great Green Wall, one of the world’s most ambitious ecosystem restoration projects.
The Sahel is one of the most investigated areas in Africa because of its highly complex and sensitive human and environmental dynamics. The Sahel is a transition zone between the pure desert of Sahara and the woody savanna of the Sudanean zone further south.