Many, especially men, still do, however. Native to the African continent, the baobab is known as the ''tree of life'' for its resilience and is found from South Africa to Kenya to Sudan and Senegal.
Along with Audrey Duroy, a knowledge keeper, Helen strives for a deeper understanding about the tree of life: Wiigwaasabak.
See All Key Ideas On Feb. 25, the World Agroforestry Center (CIFOR-ICRAF) deposited seeds representing tree species of special value to communities across Africa in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.