ADRA Czech Republic is funding a two year disaster mitigation project to promote agriculture, particularly seabuckthorn; Its one of the few trees/shrubs that can grow in the desert regions of Mongolia.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is native to Europe and Asia and has been known and used by humans for centuries. During the last decades, Sea Buckthorn has attracted special attention and became an important subject for domestication in many countries as it is one of the most interesting plants for human use. Sea Buckthorn berries are amongst the most nutritious and vitamin-rich fruits found in the flora. Several studies confirm numerous beneficial characteristics and more than 190 bio-active compounds in Sea Buckthorn.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seabuckthorn
The countryside in the Gobi is beautiful, flat, dry and desolate. At this time of the year there are strong winds and many dust-storms.
The video below was taken (because of a flat tyre!) three or so hours before sunset and the sky and wind was full of dust. My throat, nose, eyes, clothes, everything was full of dust. Though the locals said it wasn't too dusty that day...
Gobi 360 view
Sainshand District (soum) Centre
