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CO2 50 KgAcacia nilotica
2 €Acacia nilotica
Gum arabic tree
Details: | FabaceaeFoliage: EvergreenNativeLeast concern (LC) (LC)Height: 10 - 15 mDiameter: 20 - 80 cmGrowth: Fast |
Uses: | Animal nutritionFodderWood fuelWood for constructionCarpentry woodResin and gumTraditional medicineVegetal fence |
Lifetime CO2 offset
50 Kg
Yearly CO2 offset
5 Kg / year
CO2 offset period
0 years - 10 years
Productivity period
0 years - 0 years
Average natural life span
60 years
What the planter likes about it
Acacia nilotica is a nitrogen-fixing tree, which helps enrich the soil by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants. This improves soil fertility and benefits other plants in the vicinity. Various parts of the tree have medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as diarrhea, dysentery, and respiratory infections
Species particularities
Acacia nilotica, also known as Vachellia nilotica or the Gum Arabic Tree, is one of the most important multipurpose tree species of dryland Africa and South Asia. This nitrogen-fixing tree enriches soil fertility and stabilizes soil to prevent erosion with its extensive root system. It supports biodiversity by providing habitat and food for various wildlife. Acacia nilotica is a valuable source of durable timber, fuelwood, and gum. Additionally, it has medicinal uses, serves as fodder for livestock, and provides shade and shelter. It is a crucial source of food, medicine, and various commodities for local communities.
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