# 62 Stopping Land Degradation.

New Ventures Podcast

In the Sahel, farmers do not have the money to buy

chemical fertilisers. They use organic methods of farming

which works well when they do. Unfortunately, the

temperatures in the Sahel are already more than global

averages. Rainfall is scarce but when it does the downpours

are heavy. The top soil is often carried away, making the

soil infertile. People clear forests to grow food. Without

trees the ability of the soil to retain water reduces. Well

thought out agro forestry projects where communities plant

indigenous trees can break this vicious cycle. Tree Aid, an

international charity, raises money to support local

communities. It works with local organisations to help

implement these projects. The non-timber forest products

are sold in export and domestic markets. The trees also

grow food that provides vital nutrition.

Sections

Section 1: First 13 minutes about Sahel, Tree Aid and Tom.

Section 2: Next 16 minutes about the projects done by Tree

Aid .

Section 3: Last 13 minutes reflections on how to expand the impact

Host: Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise

www.regainparadise.org

Guest: Tom Skirrow, CEO Tree Aid

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-skirrow-06a90b36/