 The methods used by the marabout have led to a constant depletion of the forests in Senegal and have taken much of the nutrients out of the soil.Government agencies have made attempts to help the marabout become more efficient in groundnut production, such as providing incentives for the workers to slow down their production.Because of their emphasis on work, the Mouride brotherhood is economically well-established in parts of Africa, especially in Senegal and the Gambia.