Environmental policy and administrative management

Al-ddiss Al-Sharkia is located some 100 km east of Mukalla, Hadramout Governorate and considered the nearest populated area from Sharma Gathmoun Protected Area (S-GPA). Local population is around 25,000 inhabitants. Local community depends on fishing and herding for their livelihood. Natural resources base is very limited with a potential for development. Land topography dominated by land dune topography eroded from tree and shrubs vegetation cover. Local climate is hospitable for growing trees where water is available in early age of plants and protection from Grazing. Local NGO Al-Ddiss agriculture Cooperative Society Project proponent proposed cultivation of 12,000 trees principally consist of three tree species which are: Ziziphus Spina-Cristii, Acacia sp. and Berhavia elegns in an area of 50 Fiddan (4200m2) available for the Society. The purpose of this plantation is to improve local environment, grazing resources for Camels, Goats and Bees, cosmetic products from Ziziphus and addressing global climate change.

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