See how structures designed by the aptly named Zoo Architects could help reduce degradation of the world's largest ecosystem
Concept design by Micheal Wen and Li Bumi, Zoo Architects
In Africa, water has a dual nature. It is a source of life but may also bring danger – in the dry season, pools of water become ideal hunting grounds for carnivores.
Building water storage devices in the African savanna to provide water to trees during the dry season provides a solution - acacia trees favor warm climates with abundant sunlight and are particularly drought-resistant, but may face severe water shortages during the summer months.
The recent degradation of African savanna ecosystems is partly due to reduced soil moisture retention and increased runoff, leading to erosion of the ground. Water storage devices can serve to aid both plants and animals to survive the dry season, and may also indirectly provide them with sources of food.