Erosion control and afforestation
As a quick growing species, it can be grown in contour strips for erosion control (FAO, 2011; Brink, 2006). It is also recommended for the "Forest Reclamation Approach" which consists in growing tree seedlings under fast-growing grass species. The cover provided by the grass is beneficial to the seedlings that can grow below them. However, foxtail millet can inhibit native species recruitment during its first year and may attract rodents and deer, which may be harmful to tree seedlings (Burger et al., 2009).