Bio-diversity

background the project is located in Nyandoro village a riverine community that is situated at the extreme southeastern corner of Mudzi district. this project seeks to achieve sustainable management of biodiversity resources in Nyandoro village and its environs. The eradication of the tsetse fly menace, population migration to the lower Rwenya area due to gold panning activities along the river and the resultant increase in the huaman population in Nyandoro and adjacent villages in Nyanga district have resulted in increased human population pressure on biodiversity resources. the threat to sustainable management of biodiversity has been compounded by droughts that have forced households to cultivate plots close to the river in search of moisture. project goal the project seeks to achieve sustainable management of biodiversity resources in nyandoro village nad its environs. project objectives 1. strengthening the capacity of the nyandoro village community to manage biodiversity resources in a sustainable manner 2. diversification of household livelihood options through strategies that reduce over exploitation of biodiversity. project activities 1. practice conservation agriculture 2. engage in apiculture 3.engage in crafting. project outputs 1. conservation agriculture practices adopted 2. jatropha is planted in degraded areas long the rwenya river 3. commercial beekeeping projects established 4.by laws developed for management of natural resources 5. increased commercialization of crafts and basketry 6.crafts and basketry centers established project outcomes 1. properly regulated systems for harvesting natural resources 2. employment creation 3. increased household incomes 4.a model of conservation agriculture developed 5. stream bank cultivation decreases 6. improved household food security project outcomes 1. sustainable utilization of biodiversity resources 2. improved and diversified household livelihoods.

Zimbabwe