Water resources policy and administrative management

The submitted project "restoration of l agroecosystem, reforestation of watersheds and the banks of the west shore of Lake Ah m" will help the restoration of l agroecosystem me Lake Ah m. Indeed, the strong population growth entered n d afforestation of watersheds, d soil degradation at the level of the banks by over-cutting of mangrove. This state of affairs is d l increase of wood construction and heating needs. The strong population growth entered n l impoverishment of the plan d water and therefore, we note that people living around this plan d water live below the poverty line. D afforestation of the catchment areas is that runoff drain the sand and - other particles which went permanent the filling of the Lake. In addition, the mangrove which is a shelter for aquatic, semiterrestrial fauna and migratory birds n need d e be restored for the maintenance of the habitats of these diff annuities esp these. The project takes into account r reduction of l erosion by reforestation of watersheds, wood needs satisfaction, restoration and protection of the mangrove as well as the use of homes and smokehouses economic. That will allow the restoration of fish and wildlife resources and the reduction of the use of wood r.

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