Converting the Great Deserts of the World into Verdant Forests, and Grassy Meadows.

The objective of this project is to use seawater irrigation to grow in desert lands trees and grasses. The project was carried out in the Sahara desert (Nouakchott, Mauritania). We used mangrove cuttings treated with rooting hormone and simply implanted in the ground. This method of planting greatly simplifies the procedure for initiating forests. The planting can be carried out throughout the year, and we do not depend on propagules which are available only two months a year. We also planted the grass strobulus robustus, which is an excellent animal fodder. The plants were fertilized by fish waste from local fish market. Irrigation was carried out daily by a water pump. This small-scale study supports the notion that the deserts of the world can be converted into forests and grassy meadows.