01
Construction of terraces
Stabilization of sloping soils, braking of erosion, retention of rainwater.
Sustainability & CSR
The argan forest
“The argan tree takes 200 years to grow big. We have 200 years to protect it. »
Key figures
800,000
hectares of protected argan grove in UNESCO zone
50 years
for an argan tree to reach full productive maturity
100%
shell & pulp recovery, zero pressing waste
- Area: 800,000 ha · UNESCO 1998 · Intangible heritage of humanity 2014
- Actions: ASMEL + HFAM Foundation, 8 field actions · satellite monitoring · zero deforestation supply chain commitment
Key figures
Eight actions with ASMEL
Actions: ASMEL + HFAM Foundation, 8 field actions · satellite monitoring · zero deforestation supply chain commitment
02
Agdal, land rest
Ancestral practice: fallow areas to let the vegetation rebuild.
03
Preservation of the immediate environment
Cleaning of surrounding areas, fight against invasive species, maintenance of plant cover.
04
Gardening & agroforestry
Replanting of argan trees, crop associations, regeneration of impoverished areas.
05
Moderate & reasoned collection
Training for cooperatives in good sustainable harvesting practices.
06
Participatory caretaking
Monitoring of sensitive areas and protection against illegal logging.
07
Community awareness
Workshops in the douars: link between healthy forest and sustainable income.
08
100% recovery of by-products
Hull (fuel), pulp (fodder), nothing is thrown away after harvest.
“An argan tree takes 50 years to produce its first fruits. It doesn't belong to us. We are its temporary guardians. »Abdelaziz El Mehni, Founder, Folk Oils SARL
Field partner: ASMEL
Association committed to the preservation of the UNESCO argan grove, concrete actions financed with Folk Oils on the ground.