Environmental policy and administrative management

Moving further south on the road form Karak governorate to Tafileh governorate, you will be faced by Al Eina area which strikes you like a green oasis in the middle of the desert. The availability of fresh water springs has contributed to the emergence of an integrated environmental agricultural ecosystem, which was able to support the livelihood of its owners from the surrounding villages over many decades. However, consecutive draughty seasons and agricultural expansion and over use of available spring water led to degradation of the lands in the area which in turn led to deterioration of the quality and quantity of agricultural products, and negatively impacted the farmers income. To address the situation, a previous SGP grant has supported That Ras Charity Society which is working in Al Eina area. To complement the work of the previous project and widen its impact, Al Barakeh Charity Society, Shqeira Charity society and Al Imtiyaz Cooperative will be implementing three integrated projects entitled Water Efficiency to Enhance and Sustain Agricultural Productivity in Al Eina Micro Ecosystem project. The projects include supporting farmers to adopt several procedures to upgrade efficiency of irrigation through the establishment of reservoirs to collect water flowing from the springs and using it outside the rotation time, connecting those reservoirs to effective irrigation systems and introduce soil conservation measures. The three NGOs will also maintain irrigation channels to reduce losses, in addition to supporting some home gardens projects to support the women sector in Shqeira village.

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