Abstract:
Faitherbia albida formely Acacia albida. is an important agro-silvo-pastoral tree species in the Sahelian Africa. It _
retains its leaves during dry season and sheds them off during wet season. And by so doing, and being a leguminous
tree. it enriches-the soil, provides micro-climate favourable for crops growth and provides green. fqdder rich in
carbohydrates and protein during dry season for the livestock. It provides timber, fuelwood, medicine and food in
the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Owing to the excessive recent drought which has led to desertification,
human agricultural activities, refugee problem in the ASALs, the germplasm of this important resource/commodity
in the ASALs has been severely threatened to the extent that Food and agriculture Organization (FAQ) Panel of
Experts on Forest Genetic Resources included it among the endangered species and gave it a priority status for
conservation and study to help reverse the situation.