Bio-diversity

Dufuya Integrated project is located in lower Gweru area of Gweru District, Midlands Province. The project aims at building the capacity of local communities to restore, protect and sustainably utilise the wetlands which are being threatened and getting exinct as a result of livestock paddling and unplanned utilisation. In addition to protection of the wetland, the community will also promote the use of renewable energy technologies through the construction of 5 biogas digesters and 300 fuel saving stoves. This will help in reducing tree cutting as well as carbon emissions into the atmosphere. The community is working in close collaboration with Heifer International Zimbabwe who are going to provide livestock for the sustainance of the biogas digesters and for livelihood improvement project activities -construction of livestock wateriong troughs -horticultural gardens -establishment of agro -forestry units,livestock fodder banks -construction of biodigester and demonstration of biogas production. -wetland rehabilitation. project outputs -increased income through sell of horticultural products -improved food security through draft power availability and crop yields. -improved animal feed resource base throughestablishment of agro forstry units. -a well conserved and productive wetland -increased alternative energy sources and conservation of trees

Zimbabwe