Bio-diversity

CONTEXT: RAU KDC irrigation canal which has its source at Rau river is used by Mbokomu and Msaranga communities for irrigation and domestic purposes. The irrigation canal faces a number of problems including overflow, breaking of the canal walls and blockage of the canal due to lack of division boxes and soil erosion. The canal leaking has resulted into reduced amount of water in the canal before reaching the farmers which increase water shortage and increase environmental destruction. PROJECT OBJECTIVE; The project objective is to conserve the environment of Rau river and to rehabilitate the irrigation canal and conserve water source. PROJECT ACTIVITIES; 1.1. To conserve water source at Rau River and to plant 2000 trees along Rau river. 1.2. To improve and increase production of coffee and tree seedlings 1.3. To plant 5000 trees along the irrigation canal and at community areas. 1.4. To construct 10 division boxes and intake main gate. 1.5. To rehabilitate by lining 1550 meter of the RAU KDC PROJECT BENEFITS; To increase water in the canal To reduce destruction on the water source To increase the community participation in the conservation of Mt. Kilimanjaro. To increase community income and education on environment conservation to Water users Association To reduce soil water into the irrigation canal Poverty reduction among water users Association Members

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