Agroforestry Emerges as Key Sustainable Solution to Combat Desertification, Erosion in Tunisia

The shift toward agroforestry in Tunisia is rapidly gaining ground as a powerful and effective solution for combating critical environmental challenges, specifically desertification, erosion, and deforestation.

 Agroforestry is a sustainable and integrated agricultural system that combines forest trees and shrubs with traditional production, such as crops or livestock, on the same land. This method successfully enhances biodiversity and promotes functional integration among all components of the ecosystem.

 In this model, the tree roots stabilize the soil and act as natural windbreaks against erosion. Furthermore, fallen leaves provide natural fertilizer, while the tree canopy reduces water evaporation, helping the soil retain moisture and making the land significantly more resilient to drought.

 Tunisian agroforestry experts endorse this practice as a sustainable farming model that has been successfully adopted into local agricultural holdings. It fosters a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship between farmers, herders, and the local ecosystem by incorporating animal husbandry in a way that generates both environmentally and economically beneficial interactions.