A major reason for encouraging afforestation in arid regions of West Africa is to
AGRICULTURE
WAEC 2023
A major reason for encouraging afforestation in arid regions of West Africa is to
- A. serve as forest reserve for wildlife conservation
- B. serve as windbreak to check desert encroachment
- C. increase timber production for export
- D. provide shade for crops sin taungya farming
Correct Answer: B. serve as windbreak to check desert encroachment
Explanation
Encouraging afforestation in arid regions of West Africa is primarily done to serve as a windbreak and check desert encroachment mitigating the impact of desertification and protecting fertile lands from wind erosion.
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