Building resilient landscapes and livelihoods in Burkina Faso’s shea parklands
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £302,995
WHERE Burkina Faso
Summary
Shea trees provide vital food and income for 80m people throughout the Sudano-Sahel. However, unsustainable shea parkland management has reduced tree, pollinator and bird diversity, threatening long-term livelihoods. The project will research and pilot best management practices for optimum pollination, and inform sustainable shea production in Burkina Faso and beyond.
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