Ghout Oasis system El Oued
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| Project's full title | Ghout Oasis system El Oued |
|---|---|
| Introduction | In the desert of Algeria, the ghout traditional hydro-agricultural system consists in digging into the soil using wind knowledge to plant date palms on top of groundwater resources. The sustainable multilayered system allows cultivation of vegetables and fruit trees under date palms, and also maintains biodiversity of plants, insects and animals. |
| Country | Algeria |
| Start date | 2011 |
| Status | Designated |
| Related publications |
The Future of Oasis Ecosystems03/2024Oases are important zones that provide ecological, economic, social and cultural services in most dryland ecosystems of the globe while providing a natural barrier to desertification in arid zones. |
| Tags | IntegratedAgriculturalSystem Oases TraditionalSystem Water managment |