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ID: 6WW-G83D

ID: 6WW-G83D

African Mahogany

Khaya senegalensis

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Ghana

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Who am I?

Date of birth

04/20/2023

Name

African Mahogany

Tree

African Mahogany

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Where am I located?

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Country

Ghana

Place of birth

Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District

Coordinates

9° 18′ 51.34″ N
2° 22′ 13.52″ W

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My Timeline

The important moments in your tree's life.

Seed

It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.

Nursery

Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.

Planted

We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.

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Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!

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Nursery

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Here is a photo of some African Mahogany seedlings waiting to be transplanted into the ground. And who knows? Maybe I am among them!

Planted

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That's where I am:9° 18′ 51.34″ N
2° 22′ 13.52″ W

Photo

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And here I am in all my glory! The farmer who takes care of me took this picture of me after transplanting me.

Curiosity about me

The important moments in your tree's life.

Let's start with introductions

The African Mahogany or Cailcedrat grows in fluvial forests along waterways that extend throughout the savanna. The sweet perfume of the tree’s white flowers are contrasted by its fruit, which varies from cement gray to intense black. It’s planted to provide forage for animals and to obtain healing substances from the bark.

Meaning

Determination

Thanks to its deep roots, the African Mahogany is one of the strongest and most drought-resistant trees of the Khaya species.

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How much CO2 I’ll absorb

My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*

Current absorption

- 120 kg

2023

0 kg

2033

-1200 kg

* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.

How I am useful to local communities

Soil

Soil

It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.

Livestock

Livestock

Its leaves, either fresh or dried-out, are used as food for livestock.

Medicine

Medicine

Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.

My benefits

30%

Food Security

The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.

30%

Economic development

The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.

100%

CO₂ Absorption

During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.

60%

Environmental protection

The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.