General overview
The 10th of May is annually celebrated as International Day or Argania. It is native to sub Saharan region of Morocco. It mainly grows in arid and semiarid regions. It can grow in harsh conditions like scarcity of water, soil erosion nutrient deficient soil. This tree is not only famous for its beauty and conservation but important for socioeconomic development and research purposes. It is a source of wood, fruit, and fodder. The leaves and fruit of the Argan tree are edible. Its wood is used by local people as a fuel for cooking and heating up.
The precious product of The Argan tree is its fruits. The Oil extracted from the seeds of the Argan is used in several traditional medicines, cosmetic products, and for cooking.
Sustainable development and Argania tree
The diverse use tolerance potential of The Argania tree makes it important. It is a multipurpose tree and fulfills the three dimensions of sustainable development social, economic, and environmental at the regional level. It plays an important role in the economy of local people, especially for local women. It is a source of local jobs and opportunities and is important to eradicate poverty and food security.
In the above picture, we can see a goat climbing to the Argan tree and eating its leaves.
In this picture, the fruits of the Argan tree can be seen.