Acacia Savanna Woodlands

Umbrella/Acacia Tree. Image credit afktravel.com

• Acacia trees are also known as umbrella trees due their shape and also the fact that they are usually surrounded by islands of grass often providing the only shade for a distance
• This type of woodland is mainly confined to the southern middle and lowvelds mainly below 400 metres above sea levels.
• Rainfall is usually below 500 mm while temperatures are above 25°
• The dominant species in this zone is the acacia or thorn tree and the baobab.
• Though the acacia tree is useful for wood fuel, this area is mainly used for extensive grazing and irrigated farming.
• Communities in the communal areas also use it for fencing and building.

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