Modes of use of the palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. by the rural populations of eastern and central-eastern regions from Burkina faso

The eastern and central-eastern regions of Burkina are home to important natural stands of palmyra palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. The objective of this study was to determine the different modes of use of palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. by rural populations in the eastern and central-eastern regions of Burkina. Surveys in the form of questionnaires as well as interviews with structures and resource persons were conducted in three villages in each region with palm stands.