The area enclosure aims at stabilizing the soil, natural regeneration of the vegetation and reducing erosion which damages the farmland at the bottom of the hill. It also has economic benefit by serving as a source of livestock feed through “cut and carry” systems and honey production. The hillsides closure is providing business opportunities for the landless youth through tree and honey production. The weather lore section on wikipedia catalogues numerous other examples and provides references to scientific studies that have, in general, demonstrated that long-term weather patterns are consistent with the guidance provided by this traditional knowledge.