The public?s help is being sought to prune the city?s numerous Ghaf trees.
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The tree, popularly known as the umbrella tree, is of central importance in desert eco-culture and is part of the UAE?s cultural heritage. The tree is indigenous to the UAE and was a source of food for domestic animals and wildlife and also supported the Bedouin lifestyle. The municipality is running the seasonal pruning campaign to boost the tree?s natural growth and the city?s image. Experts said the tree is perfectly adapted to the arid desert environment with remarkably extensive roots that reach as deep as 30 metres to absorb groundwater. It also helps fertilise soil for agriculture by releasing nitrogen when it dies. The tree, which withstands prolonged drought and high salinity, remains green the year round. Camel camps were always located in Ghaf groves, which also serve as shelters for people in the summer months. The tree also has numerous medicinal benefits. Source: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/environment/al-ain-municipality-launches-ghaf-pruning-drive-1.1277877 |
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Thanks for sharing about Ghaf tree with its scientific and religious importance.
Posted 18-02-2014 00:59
Ghaf tree is really useful, it's extension of use could turn deserts to rainforests
Posted 04-02-2014 00:11
This Ghaf tree is a great survivor. Fierce temperatures, searing winds, high rates of water loss – the ghaf tolerates them all. It?s even considered a solution to “desertification”, or degradation of the land, It is UAE's national tree. It has medicinal properties as well. Thanks for highlighting it .
Posted 03-02-2014 17:24
Thanks to the UAE members, I could learn a lot of thing about Ghaf tree. Thanks for sharing :)
Posted 03-02-2014 14:33
Ghaf tree is very special in UAE. Thanks for sharing
Posted 02-02-2014 19:59
great work by municipality... i guess this will be very beneficial to the surrounding are too.
Posted 02-02-2014 12:40
Ghaf tree seems very useful, thanks for the news.
Posted 02-02-2014 11:57
I have read this news in gulfnews. Thanks for sharing
Posted 01-02-2014 23:57
thanks for sharing
Posted 01-02-2014 23:09