Prosopis one of the thorny pioneer trees that kickstarted life at the Greening the Desert Project. It was one of the first species planted, it created shade, shelter, and mulch that allowed other plants to establish. Though it was later removed for more manageable trees, its legacy lives on in the thriving landscape it helped create. 🎥 Full video "Shade as a Drylands Strategy" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xg_YzAdjU_U?si=DB9ryEm2gzSIi5Kw #permaculture #discoverpermaculture #greeningthedesert #de

inVASEive species ep 5) Russian Olive! This tree is EVERYWHERE around here, once you see it you can’t unsee it. Truly the definition of an invasive species. I do need to try and make something w those fruits though. #trees #woodworking #invasivespecies | Justinthetrees