Environmental policy and administrative management

Vuga Ward is located in the slopes of West Usambara Mountains which forms part of the biodiversity rich Eastern Arc Mountains. Tributaries from Vuga ward contributes to Pangani river waters useful for fishing, hydroelectric power production and irrigation, however these tributaries are drying up including the Nkindoi river. This project aims at restoration of water sources and improved land management through soil erosion control and agroforestry approaches. It will also promote conservation of Nkindoi Water Basin which is the source of livelihood in the Vuga Ward through soil erosion control and agroforestry.

Tanzania