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Building on Emo’s insights, the author devised a plan to plant various trees around the bases of termite mounds, utilizing square holes designed to prevent the trees from becoming rootbound while allowing for terraced plant growth. This unconventional method was an experiment aimed at understanding whether the ecosystem created by the termite mounds could support new plant life.
The farming approach taken here emphasizes a mix of companion planting with trees such as mangoes and custard apples, planted strategically around termite hills. The author expressed a sense of curiosity towards the outcome, wondering if a forested area would remain more hydrated due to its unique topography and the thermal qualities of termite mounds.