Sisal plantation. Rows of sisal plants (Agavaceae sisalana 'Perrine'). Sisal, a succulent native to Central America, is grown for the fibres extracted from its leaves. They are used for making rope, canvas and speciality paper. Sisal is regarded as an eco-friendly solution or alternative to plastic when producing certain products, for example, shopping or carrier bags. The image shows Sisal, an introduced, or non-native species, dominating the landscape with a single endemic baobab tree (Adansonia za) in the background. Photographed in Berenty reserve, Madagascar. |