Afforestation in Africa Flashcards
What is the difference between afforestation and reforestation?
Afforestation involves planting on land that has never had a forest or has been without a forest for a long time, while reforestation involves planting trees in places with recent tree cover to replace lost primary forest.
When was the Great Green Wall initiative launched, and who initiated it?
The Great Green Wall initiative was launched in 2007 by the African Union.
Across how many African countries will the Great Green Wall project stretch?
The project will stretch across 22 African countries.
How much funding has been pledged for the Great Green Wall initiative?
More than US $8 billion has been pledged for the project.
What are the main goals of the Great Green Wall initiative by 2030?
The project aims to restore 100 million hectares of land, sequester 250 million tonnes of carbon, and create 10 million green jobs by 2030.
What significant collaboration occurred regarding the Great Green Wall initiative in 2019?
In 2019, a documentary about the project was created in collaboration with an Oscar-nominated filmmaker.
What are some advantages and disadvantages associated with the Great Green Wall initiative?
Advantages include decreased raindrop erosion, preserved habitats, prevention of desertification, and increased soil nutrients.
Disadvantages include effects on habitats, reduced biodiversity, decreased groundwater, less carbon sequestration, use of non-endemic species, monocultures, susceptibility to disease, and altered evapotranspiration rates.
