Axele Mayol

We learnt that in the Djelelo reserve the specific acacia type called the Acacia Tortilis was also being endangered by too much overgrazing from local nomad tribes or locals coming illegally in the reserve to feed their goats.

 

Acacia tortilis is famous for surviving in deserts and semi-deserts, and yes — it can capture moisture from the air, like fog or humidity from clouds, rather than depending only on rainfall.

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How it works:

• It has tiny, highly adapted leaves that reduce water loss.

• It can absorb dew and cloud moisture through surface roots and even tiny pores on its structure.

• Its deep and wide root systems are amazing at tapping into any moisture available, even from airborne water.