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Agroforestry Shea Parklands of Sub-Saharan Africa: Threats and Solutions

Shea parklands cover 300–350 million hectares of Sahel-Sudanian-Savannah Africa and contribute 10-25% of household income in shea-production villages. However, Shea Parklands are threatened by changes in land-use, unsustainable fuel and water consumption, insecure land tenure policies, price volatilities in the international market, and social, cultural, and political issues. This report identifies the threats to shea parklands, suggests solutions for parkland restoration, and reports on the progress so far

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Global

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