Terminalia sericea - Northern Namibia's hardy pioneer

Naturally regenerating, pure stands of Terminalia sericea Burch. ex. DC. grow along the once devastated Namibian - Zambian border line. As agressive, indigenous and easy to establish Terminalia sericea is recommended for reforestation and agroforestry in Owambo, Kavango and Caprivi, northern Namibia, to provide fuel, poles and multipurpose products. Pioneer characteristics, good adaptability to drought and moderate adaptability to saline soils render Terminalia sericea a potential candidate for reforestation, erosion control and agroforestry in other African countries with climate similar to Namibia.