After China saved the Taklamakan Desert by planting trees, ‘half-moons’ save the ‘crawling’ Sahara in Africa!
Desertification in the Sahel is being tackled by a simple yet effective method: 'half moon' pits. These crescent-shaped basins, dug by farmers, capture rainwater, break soil crusts, and cool the ground. This technique significantly boosts water infiltration and reduces erosion, reviving vegetation and supporting wildlife, proving more successful than ambitious tree belts and bee projects.
Desertification in the Sahel is being tackled by a simple yet effective method: 'half moon' pits. These crescent-shaped basins, dug by farmers, capture rainwater, break soil crusts, and cool the ground. This technique significantly boosts water infiltration and reduces erosion, reviving vegetation and supporting wildlife, proving more successful than ambitious tree belts and bee projects.
