Bio-diversity

The aim of the project is to conserve the environment, increase biodiversity on the agricultural landscape, improve household incomes and reduce poverty among the local communities in Kole County, Apac district. The specific objectives are to: i. Carry out community-based survey to provide data for development planning purposes in the County. ii. Conserve biodiversity on the agricultural landscapes through improved management of the environment and realistic use of the environmental resources. iii. Increase on-farm biodiversity through planting of selected multipurpose tree species and fruit trees. iv. Improve the livelihood of the local people by promoting market oriented crop and livestock production as major economic activities and sources of income. v. Reduce tree cutting and heavy reliance on harvesting of other environmental resources as major sources of income thereby protecting biodiversity. vi. Enhance environmental awareness and build the capacity of local people in biodiversity conservation, environmental management and poverty alleviation.

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