Communities in Somaliland are turning the fast‑spreading prosopis tree from an environmental threat into a valuable resource. In the town of Aw‑Barkhadle, residents grind the invasive species into nutritious animal feed that helps herders keep their livestock alive during worsening droughts. Prosopis actually worsens the drought by consuming significant amounts of water. Others convert prosopis into long‑lasting charcoal, now popular in Hargeisa’s restaurants. Schools and local organizations are teaching residents how to use the tree, while reforestation projects work to restore native vegetation. These efforts show how innovation can help protect land and support livelihoods. Somaliland is a breakaway region of Somalia but is largely not internationally recognized.