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Frankincense Crisis: Harvesters Face Uncertain Future

12/22/2025

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Frankincense faces a crisis as its natural source diminishes.
Salaban Salad Muse, a dedicated harvester from Dayaha in Somaliland, spends three to six months each year caring for Boswellia trees.
He inspects the bark for pests and nurtures seedlings on family-owned land.
The future of these groves and harvesters' livelihoods is uncertain, and declining trees force local and global industries to rethink frankincense production and sale.

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Story summary

Frankincense faces a crisis as its natural source diminishes.
Salaban Salad Muse, a dedicated harvester from Dayaha in Somaliland, spends three to six months each year caring for Boswellia trees.
He inspects the bark for pests and nurtures seedlings on family-owned land.
The future of these groves and harvesters' livelihoods is uncertain, and declining trees force local and global industries to rethink frankincense production and sale.