Carob and fig trees for firebreaks and soil conservation in Tunisia

Enhancing landscape resilience through agroforestry systems in Tunisia, using carob and fig trees as firebreaks, soil stabilizers, and water conservers. The Trans.sen project establishes model agroforestry plots in Bizerte, planting 1,100 fruit trees and 2,000 firebreak trees, including carob, fig, and prickly pear, to combat drought, erosion, and forest fires. Composting units using organic waste promote sustainable farming practices. This initiative responds to increased fire frequency, such as the 4,800-hectare burn in August 2023, with 1,177 hectares in Mellouha.