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Agroforestry Systems and Food Security in the Sahel: The Case of Toukar, Senegal

Faye, Jean (University of Oregon, 2013-10-03)

Communities in the Sahel region are confronted with problems such as depletion of soil fertility, food insecurity, and climate change, which exacerbate poverty and malnutrition for the inhabitants. The farmlands in Toukar, ...
Farming and Meaning at the Desert's Edge: Can Serer Indigenous Agricultural and Cultural Systems Coevolve Towards Sustainability?

Faye, Jean (University of Oregon, 2018-09-06)

Indigenous agroforestry systems, or the intentional use of trees and livestock in croplands, have a long history in the West African Sahel. In many locations, they have long contributed to food security and climate change ...