The struggle against the invading sand dunes is at the heart of the Faux Cap community. Since the 1950s, dunes have been burying their houses, schools and the local police station. When a well was introduced to provide water for livestock, the dune expanded, as animals grazed on the remaining vegetation.
Watch the community members come together to plant sisal vegetation and lalanda (vine) in an attempt to stabilise the dunes, and prevent them from creeping further.
Video voices: Our fight against the dunes is produced as part of the Survival strategies oral testimony project.
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