planting trees and bushes

• What is one effective method to combat desertification in the Sahel?

  Planting trees and bushes
• How does planting trees and bushes help the soil?

  It shelters the soil from erosion
• What effect does tree cover have on rainwater?

  It allows rainwater to soak into the ground
• How do trees reduce the impact of raindrops on the soil?

  By providing cover to the soil
• What role do tree roots play in soil preservation?

  They help bind the soil together
• What can happen to soil that is not protected by trees?

  It can be washed or blown away
• What are the overall benefits of tree planting in combating desertification?

  It restores vegetation and enhances soil quality
• Why is tree planting considered a crucial strategy against desertification?

  It improves soil quality and restores vegetation