Sudan: Sudan Forests At Risk From Rising Charcoal Demand

[Dabanga] Wad Madani — Environmentalists are warning of the rapid destruction of Sudan’s ancient forests in El Gezira state, as conflict continues to drive people towards charcoal production as a source of income. This widespread logging, which targets vital trees such as acacia, threatens the country’s gum arabic industry, a critical export for Sudan.



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Publish date : 2024-09-13 04:47:40

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