Ethe Berber peoples of South Western Morocco, the argan tree has been the 'tree of life’ for generations. There, in the harsh, semi-arid, savannah-like lands, Argania spinosa has provided fuel, shade, fodder and oil for culinary and cosmetic purposes. Although the area of this native open dry forest has shrunk, if wisely managed, the argan woodlands can provide a sustainable livelihood for the local people -and the production of argan oil in cooperatives for the western cosmetic market is proving the driving force.
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