Djibrim ABDOULAYE

PhD topic: Population dynamics and assessment of the carbon stock of Borassus aethiopum Mart.: case of the agroforestry park based on Borassus of Dallol Maouri, Gaya/Niger

Summary: This 35-year study reveals that targeted restoration efforts successfully recovered the Borassus aethiopum(African fan palm) parkland in Niger, with the species now dominating the ecosystem and storing nearly 88,000 tons of aboveground carbon. Furthermore, the palm grove supports local livelihoods by generating an average of 11% of household agricultural income, primarily through hypocotyl sales. However, this ecological and economic progress is increasingly threatened by expanding flood zones, logging, and illegal leaf harvesting.

Supervisor(s) name(s): Pr. Larwanou MAHAMANE, Dr. Martin Wiehle

Area of interest: Agroforestry

Primary research keywords: Borassus aethiopum, Dallol Maouri, evolution, floristic composition, carbon sequestration,  agricultural income

Email address:djibrim22[at]yahoo[dot]fr