Mali's tree-planting efforts to combat deforestation struggle as locals cut trees for firewood.

In Mali, activists are planting trees to fight deforestation, but residents are cutting them down for firewood due to a lack of alternatives. Over the past 30 years, Mali has lost nearly 7,722 square miles of forest. The Great Green Wall initiative, aiming to plant trees across Africa, has faced challenges, with millions of trees dying due to harsh conditions.

November 15, 2024
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