Climate Change and Carob: The Tree of the Future?
The Mediterranean basin is among the regions most affected by climate change: hotter summers, more irregular rainfall and prolonged dry periods strain many traditional agricultural products. In this table, carob is often referred to as the "tree of the future" due to its ability to grow with little water, its adaptability to poor soils and its long life.
Read MoreEnvironmental Benefits of Carob Wood
Carob is a valuable tree not only for its fruit but also for what it adds to its land. Thanks to its deep roots, year-round green crown and adaptation to arid, poor soils, it can be used to prevent erosion, afforestation of degraded areas and protect soils. As a long-lived tree, it stores carbon in its trunk, roots and soil.
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Carob Tree and Carbon Footprint
Carob; It is increasingly mentioned in climate change and carbon discussions because it is an evergreen, long-lived tree that can grow in arid regions. While current scientific reviews suggest that carob can be an additional source of income for farmers through carbon markets, they also emphasize that it is still difficult to measure how much carbon the tree binds in different climatic conditions.
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