Charcoal business threatens deforestation in northern Somalia
In Somaliland, the semi-desert territory that self-proclaimed independence from Somali in 1991, for many people cutting trees is the only way to make a living.
They cut the trees and burn them to make charcoal that can be sold.
However, there is growing concern that the forest could soon turn into desert.
Tom Bayly reports.
21 Nov 2012
- From the section Africa