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GUIDE OF SÉDHIOU - Cesie

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Thus, this region is very rich of<br />

trees. Each year since 1991,<br />

Senegal dedicates one day to<br />

the trees, victims of mass<br />

deforestation.<br />

The Country is trying to<br />

educate the population<br />

towards reforestation and<br />

protection of its forests.<br />

"Waters and forests", the<br />

National Service for the<br />

Environment Protection, pays special attention to this<br />

phenomenon and does not hesitate to severely punish<br />

poachers. The bushfires also cause forest destruction.<br />

Casamance is also provided with many wild fruits. Here is a<br />

list: Ditarrium Sénégalais, Jujube, Leungh, Madd, Néré (Oule),<br />

Nététou, Pain de singe, Piment noir, Solom, Toll, Zinzimbre<br />

The most developed economic sector in Sédhiou is agriculture,<br />

which is currently expanding more and more. During the rainy<br />

season many people in Sédhiou come to work to the fields to<br />

increase their production. Here is a list of the main agricultural<br />

products: Mill, Sorghum, Corn, Rice, Fonio, Sesame, Sweet<br />

potato, Cassava, Cowpea (Beans), Watermelon, Peanut,<br />

hibiscus, Sorrel, Cabbage, Mango, Orange, Cashew, Papaya,<br />

Djaralou, (African Eggplant), Djabere, Cotton, all varieties of<br />

peppers, Lettuce, Carrot, Tomato, Turnip, Kaba<br />

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