CLEAN : How coffee is saving a unique Mozambican forest

The video discusses the efforts to reforest Gorongosa Mountain by planting coffee and indigenous trees. It highlights the challenges faced due to political conflicts and the success achieved in reforestation. The community is involved in the project, generating additional income through coffee and intercropping with bananas and beans.

What is the primary purpose of planting indigenous trees alongside coffee plants?

• To provide shade for the coffee plants

• To increase the coffee yield

• To prevent soil erosion

• To attract wildlife

What was one of the major challenges faced in the Gorongosa area before reforestation?

• Political conflicts and military presence

• Lack of water resources

• Overpopulation

• Inadequate farming techniques

How did the area change as a result of the reforestation project?

• It turned into a thriving forest

• It was converted into farmland

• It became a tourist attraction

• It became a desert

What was the condition of the Gorongosa area before the reforestation efforts?

• It was a grassland

• It was a wetland

• It was barren with no trees

• It was a dense forest

What is one of the methods used to encourage community involvement in reforestation?

• Building new infrastructure

• Offering educational workshops

• Creating additional income through coffee cultivation

• Providing free seeds

What additional crops are grown alongside coffee to support the community?

• Rice and wheat

• Tomatoes and peppers

• Bananas and beans

• Corn and potatoes

How long does it typically take for coffee plants to reach their first year of production?

• One year

• Two years

• Four years

• Three years