Sudan

Sudan is in north eastern Africa and is suffering greatly from desertification. The land in Sudan lacks water and the forestation is diminishing. The lack of water is due to the climate and weather of this area and the deforestation is being caused in part by Darfur. The rainfall in Sudan is very low, some areas only get up to 24 millimeters of rain each year. The least rainfall is in the northern part of Sudan and this is where desertification is the biggest problem. In southern Sudan there is more rainfall so desertification is less of an issue, but the desert is encroaching on healthy land.

Darfur is causing camps to be created throughout Sudan, this is causing many people to be in one area all at one time. The grazing of livestock, farming, and collection of firewood in these areas contribute a considerable amount to the deforestation and loss of vegetation. Sudan is suffering from desertification, but the desertification in Sudan is stemming from another problem that they are faced with, Darfur. In order to prevent, and hopefully decrease desertification, political and social problems within Sudan must be addressed first.