Bio-diversity

I. OBJECTIVE The Project aims at establishing a nursery on an area of 5000 square meters for the production of native local plants (trees, shrubs, herbs) that are subject to extinction in the area. II. ACTIVITIES On a private land offered for 3 years to the association the plant nursery will be established. The land is situated in Barja in the area of Zarout. It is 150 meters above sea level. It is now not suitable for agriculture. It needs rehabilitation. A deputy of the area will provide a contribution. The municipality will build fences and a door around the nursery. The association will establish a committee including farmers, local people, a representative of the environmental committee at the municipality and volunteers. The Project will produce 5000 seedlings of native local plants per year. The trees will be distributed to the population for free or for a minimal fee An agricultural expert will follow-up on the Project and provide support to the farmers. Concerning the sustainability of the Project, the association has submitted a request to the Ministry of Agriculture for having a nursery funded by the government in the village.

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