Greening the desert: the architect regenerating Jordan's native forests

Guilt over her role in concreting the landscape led Deema Assaf to set up Tayyun, dedicated to reforesting one of the world's most arid countriesWalking along a path in Jordan's Birgish forest, one of the very few remaining patches of woodland in one of the world's driest countries, Deema Assaf is careful not to step on any of the delicate wild orchids.Deforestation and the climate crisis have left the desert nation with just 1% tree cover. But Assaf, an architect, believes that with time, patience and new conservation techniques she can help turn it green again. Continue reading...