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The olive tree, a living heritage

From the orchards of the Sahel to the presses of the interior, the olive tree links regions, skills and generations.

Olive grove in central Tunisia at sunrise.
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The olive tree has been part of the Tunisian landscape for centuries. It shapes the life of many families, from tending the orchards to the harvest and pressing.

Making the most of this wealth means protecting the orchards, passing on skills and gaining recognition for the quality of Tunisian olive oil.

This article opens a series on the sectors that keep the regions alive. Any figure quoted in the series will always point to a public source.