How 8,000 Food Forests Grew Africa's Great Green Wall

The video explores the concept of permaculture and its application in Senegal through the Great Green Wall project. It highlights the efforts of Trees for the Future, a nonprofit working to establish food forests to combat desertification and improve local ecosystems. The video details a four-year plan to create sustainable food production systems, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity and community involvement. Planet Wild's role in supporting these initiatives is also discussed, showcasing the positive impact on both human and environmental well-being.

What is the primary purpose of a permaculture food forest?

• To provide a multi-layered ecosystem

• To create a single crop farm

• To eliminate the need for water

• To focus solely on fruit production

What is the main goal of the Great Green Wall of Africa?

• To create a tourist attraction

• To stop the southern expansion of the Sahara Desert

• To increase urban development

• To build a wall across Africa

What challenge did Trees for the Future face with their initial tree planting efforts?

• Too much rainfall

• Insufficient land

• Trees were not properly cared for

• Lack of funding

What is the first step in Trees for the Future's four-year program?

• Harvesting crops

• Establishing a living fence

• Building irrigation systems

• Selling produce

How does Planet Wild contribute to environmental efforts?

• By planting trees and cleaning oceans

• By organizing music festivals

• By building skyscrapers

• By creating wildlife documentaries

What is a significant benefit of the food forest system for local communities?

• Improved economic stability

• Increased reliance on imported goods

• Decreased biodiversity

• Higher water consumption

What is a key advantage of crop diversity in forest gardens?

• It reduces the need for sunlight

• It acts as a shock absorber against climate extremes

• It increases the use of pesticides

• It eliminates the need for soil

How do forest gardens help in combating climate change?

• By increasing carbon emissions

• By providing a refuge from heat

• By reducing plant diversity

• By promoting monoculture farming

What role do farmers play after graduating from the Trees for the Future program?

• They stop farming

• They start nurseries and teach others

• They move to urban areas

• They become tree loggers

What is the impact of forest gardens on animal habitats compared to traditional agriculture?

• They provide less shelter

• They create a more vibrant environment

• They reduce food availability

• They increase land degradation