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The beauty industry loves argan oil. But demand, and drought, are straining Morocco and its trees
- Demand for argan oil is straining Morocco's forests, which have shrunk by 40% since the early 2000s, affecting rural women's livelihoods.
- Hafida El Hantati emphasized the importance of argan trees for their culture, stating, 'If we lose it, we will lose everything that defines us.'
- Olvea controls 70% of the argan oil export market, reflecting the growing commercial interest in argan oil.
- The forest area has decreased by 40%, impacting sustainable income, according to data on forest trends.
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Morocco’s argan oil boom threatens forests and rural livelihoods
Morocco’s growing argan oil industry, often referred to as producing "liquid gold," is placing increasing pressure on the country’s fragile argan forests. Once covering more than 14,000 square kilometers, the forest area has declined by nearly 40 percent in recent decades.
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The beauty industry loves argan oil. But demand, and drought, are straining Morocco and its trees
Morocco’s argan forests are thinning under the strain of climate change, overharvesting and booming demand for luxury cosmetics.
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