A major reason for encouraging afforestation in arid regions of West Africa is to
A.
Serve as forest reserve for wildlife conservation
B.
Serve as windbreak to check desert encroachment
C.
Increase timber production for export
D.
Provide shade for crops sin taungya farming
Correct answer is B
Encouraging afforestation in arid regions of West Africa is primarily done to serve as a windbreak and check desert encroachment mitigating the impact of desertification and protecting fertile lands from wind erosion.
