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African Poplar Populous African Garcinia
illicifolia Mangosteen livingstonei
Black Plum Vitex doniana Damson plum Syzygium
guinensis
Red Pod Terminalia Date palm Phoenix
Terminalia brownii dactylifera
Senegal Date Phoenix African species Conocarpus
Plam reclinata lancifolius
Doum Palm Hyphaene Tamarind Tamarindus
coriaceae indica
Natal Trichilia
Mahogany emetica

Trees in gullies

Spatial arrangement
Trees or bananas can be used together with other vegetation to reduce
erosion in gullies. By planting trees in gullies, land can be brought
back into productive use.

Plate 31: Gully control

Areas where the practice is relevant
Generally, in most gullies where efforts are made to stop the gully
formation.

Establishment and spacing