The transformation of the Antsokia Valley in Ethiopia, from barren dustbowl to thriving oasis, has inspired an exhibition at BBC’s Gardeners’ World Live.
World Vision has created the garden to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the devastating Ethiopian famine.
“As visitors approach the garden, mirrors on the floor and ceiling will ensure they see a seemingly infinite wood,” says a press release, adding that 1,000 potted saplings are dotted around the garden to represent the 10 million trees planted in the Antsokia Valley over the past 3 decades.
When the region was hit by famine in the 1980s, World Vision provided trees to encourage agroforestry. The trees helped restore soil fertility and prevent soil erosion, allowing crops to grow. They also provided nuts and berries to diversify diets, fuel and feed for livestock.
Read the press release: World Vision celebrates how trees can transform a landscape at BBC Gardener's World Live
