Bio-diversity

The project is located in Guruve,Mashonaland Central province.It was started to redress the lost forest in the area and to curb soil erosion . objectives of the project -to re-dress the lost forest by planting at least 10000 gumtrees per year. -to curb soil erosion by reclaiming at least 5 gulleys per year . -to create self reliance by providing timber firewoood and fruits at least for 30000 people within the community. -to generate income at least Z$10000per year,by selling the products such as forestry nuseries ,vegetables and fruits. -to educate locals on benefits of environment. The Sangomiti group and their 360 affiliated members and Ruwinga primary school will take part in the proposed project. Activities to be carried under the project. -nursery production -tree planting -gully reclamation -vegetable production -budding and grafting trees. Anticipated results 1. restored degraded lands 2. improved water supply 3. improved production and yields 4. reduced tree cutting for fuel wood 5. improved land use management

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