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Ghaf - The green shade of Desert
by Anishka Jha \| 05-02-2020 22:56 0
Last year, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, declared the locally-grown Ghaf tree as the official symbol of Year of Tolerance. What made this commonly-found species of trees in the region, a popular theme for an entire nation? What makes these species so special, is their strong ability to survive in harsh climates in arid deserts, especially in the sand dunes through a unique method involving elongation of roots immensely deep into the soil and hence, attaining access to sources of water that several other plants cannot reach . This well-integrated system of roots, that can grow as deep as 30 meters, holds the earth under it in close association, hence making it a vital element in preventing and alleviating the detrimental effects of desertification. This in turn maintains environmentally- important desert ecosystems . Apart from its environmental role, it has also played a pivotal role in the history of UAE as it provides pods that is good for nutrition as well as its bark is crushed to prepare flour. It also has medicinal attributes by acting as a key source of resins and dyes while the bark can heal both septic wounds from animals such as snakes and scorpions as well as it cures rheumatism. In addition, the shade provided by these special trees also helped promote it as a type of shelter and hence, made it popular for organising several meetings within the Emirati community. The branches of the tree provided respite from the desert heat. Hence, Ghaf not only symbolises sustainability in terms of the UAE’s environment but also has had a significant contribution in holding the Arab community together.

Dormant user Anishka Jha

6 Comments

Horticulturist Susmita says :
Hello anishka
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report
Regards
Susmita
Posted 25-02-2020 01:22

Ishma Gurung says :
Hello
I hope you are fine
Thank you so much for this report
Yours
Ishma
Posted 11-02-2020 14:31

Jasmine Karki says :
Hello Anishka!!
Hope you are good there!!

I really appreciate the way you emphasised on those ghaf trees as the green shade of desert.
Nature has provided us blessings on different forms and in return its our responsibility to care and take initiatives for it.

Thanks for wonderful report!!
Hope to know more from you on coming days!!

Green cheers!!

Regards,
Jasmine Karki.
Posted 08-02-2020 15:46

Kushal Naharki

Kushal Naharki says :
Hello Anishka!

I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about The green shade of Desert

Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.

Regards,
Kushal Naharki

Posted 08-02-2020 15:25

Hyeongmin Mentor says :
Hello Anishka

Thank you for the detailed explanation about ghaf tree and the role it takes in UAE culture. Every time I hear about examples like this, I truly thank the nature for various applications that can make human society more abundant . Human society in return should work to at least maintain the balance of the nature. On in that way it can lead to truly sustainable development!

Thank you for the great report.
Posted 06-02-2020 22:52

Lisa Mentor says :
Hey Anishka!
It's Lisa your mentor.

I can see that this ghaf tree has some important meanings for your people. I really think it is significant in that it can also serve the role of protecting the environment from harmful phenomenons. I think the knowledge you have here are really worth spreading. The more people know about it, the more they will try hard to protect the tree!

Great report and very informative:)
Keep working dear!
Posted 06-02-2020 16:52