TREE

In a significant legal decision, two former friends have been convicted for their roles in the deliberate destruction of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Britain. Their actions have been characterized as “deliberate and mindless criminal damage.” Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers embarked on a reckless midnight journey of over 50 kilometers through a storm from their homes in Cumbria to the famed Northumberland site. There, one of them felled the beloved sycamore with a chainsaw while the other recorded the act. During the…

Somali Firm Transforms Invasive Ali-Garoob Tree into Charcoal and Livestock Nutrition Mogadishu (AX) — In an innovative approach to address a pressing ecological dilemma, Somalia’s ECOSOM has embarked on a mission to turn the invasive Ali-Garoob tree into charcoal and nutritious animal feed. This initiative not only combats environmental degradation but also revitalizes farmlands and supports local livestock. The Ali-Garoob, colloquially known as ‘Iskabaxaa,’ has wreaked havoc across Somalia’s dry landscapes, jeopardizing…

On Tuesday, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the country's program to plant 6 billion trees across the country this year, which comes before the election with Abiy hoping to highlight his focus on the environment. This is the third year in a row that Abiy - Nobel Peace Prize winner 2019 - is urging Ethiopians to plant billions of trees, part of his "Green Legacy" campaign to promote ecotourism and combat the effects of climate change. Africa's second most populous country is preparing…