Many African communities consider the tree sacred, often associating it with spirits. As a result, various ceremonies and rituals are conducted under it.

Many African communities consider the tree sacred, often associating it with spirits. As a result, various ceremonies and rituals are conducted under it.

Baobab is a superfood with growing global demand – that’s bad news for the sacred African tree. Patrick Maundu, National Museums of Kenya. Fri, December 27, 2024 at 8:20 PM UTC.

A tree stands near the edge of the sacred forest near Arame, in northern Guinea-Bissau, on Dec. 22, 2020. Ricci Shryock Enlarge this image ...

Baobab is a superfood with growing global demand – that’s bad news for the sacred African tree. Baobab trees grow in arid and semi-arid parts of Africa, and have deep cultural and ecological ...

Many African communities consider the tree sacred, often associating it with spirits. As a result, various ceremonies and rituals are conducted under it.

When a logging company tried to force its way into a traditional forest in Daniel Karworo's hometown in rural Liberia, the machine got stuck in the mud and did not manage to cut down a single tree.

Analysis - Baobab trees grow in arid and semi-arid parts of Africa, ... That's Bad News for the Sacred African Tree. 10 December 2024. The Conversation Africa (Johannesburg) ...

In parts of West Africa, communities have designated biodiversity hotspots sacred and measure their value by the peace of mind they provide, rather than in dollars and cents.

Many African communities consider the tree sacred, often associating it with spirits. As a result, various ceremonies and rituals are conducted under it.