Plantation Strategy in Somalia

Somali natural resources research center focuses on the plantation of multipurpose trees in different geographical areas in Somalia. For example, in red sea zones, SONRREC planned plantation of Date palm due to acquiring optimum climate requirements and resistance to low annual precipitations; these fruits are rich in essential nutrients, vitamins and fiber that provide multiple health benefits for the human body and mind, There are more than 600 varieties of dates with different shapes and flavors, but the Ajwa date variety is planned to be cultivated in north east Somalia also SONRREC intended Coconut cultivation both Indian ocean and red sea shore, where Cashew nut is proposed growing in mega towns and rural areas. Over the past three decades, most rural areas faced deforestation and land degradation; SONRREC started establishing programs including indigenous plants prepared in nurseries and transplanted in rangeland zones to enhance biodiversity and save dangerous species. SONRREC    is working to achieve SDGs Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.