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Senegal is planting millions of mangrove trees to fight deforestation

Magroves in Senegal

Mangrove forests are comprised of about 80 different species of trees in all. Image: Ji-Elle [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons

Sean Fleming
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Some of Senegal’s near neighbours are experiencing increased rates of deforestation. Image: World Resources Institute
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