Are destructive uses of BAOBAB a problem in Namibia?
Destructive uses of seeds were identified as a factor contributing to the lack of regeneration of baobab. It is recommended that destructive uses of baobab, especially use of seeds, need to be regulated to sustainable levels for conservation of baobab in Namibia.
Can baobab be harvested at a commercial scale in Namibia?
However, extraction of baobab at a commercial scale may not be sustainable for the limited populations of A. digitata in Namibia. Therefore, planting of A. digitata may be required to sustain and maintain the market. Use of synthetic alternatives, such as ropes, therefore relieves pressure of harvesting fiber from the A. digitata plants.
Should baobab trees be regulated in Namibia?
It is recommended that destructive uses of baobab, especially use of seeds, need to be regulated to sustainable levels for conservation of baobab in Namibia. Furthermore, the benefits from the baobab tree need to be promoted in order to fully utilize its potential in improving livelihoods of rural communities in Namibia. 1. Introduction
Are baobabs indigenous in Namibia?
Despite the benefits to local communities in Namibia, baobab uses are poorly documented. A study by Munyebvu (2015) is the only formal study on indigenous knowledge of A. digitata in Namibia, but was conducted only among the Ovambo ethnic group in Omusati Region.