www.theacaciatreeproject.com.au Research by World Vision Australia and its partners shows that planting selected species of Australian Acacia on farms increases crop yields and diversifies farmers' incomes (providing valuable fodder and wood). Seeds of certain species can even provide a protein-rich food for families and children. In the semi-arid regions of Africa, communities face repeated droughts, erratic weather patterns, a large number of crop pests, declining soil fertility and deforestation; all of which increase their susceptibility to famine and poverty. In these presently desolate, degraded and deforested regions, World Vision Australia sees a huge potential for species of Acacia (Wattle) selected from the Australian outback to combat child malnutrition, build agricultural production and resilience to drought, support adaptation to climate change, and help improve the lives of the world's poorest. Our research continues ... www.acaciatreeproject.com.au N.B. The Australian Acacia species selected for farming in the Sahel, do not have thorns like those that pose issues in other parts of Africa. They are also being carefully monitored for any signs of weediness in the areas they have been planted.

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