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Promoting cultural tourism and Land rehabilitation in Mogotio, Koibatek district (KEN/SGP/OP4/CORE/08/01)


Country: KENYA
Grantee: Olduka Self Help Group - OSHG (Non-government Organization)
Focal Area: Land Degradation
Op. Program: OP15 - Operational Program on Sustainable Land Management
Project Type: Full
Operational Phase:   OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
Dates: 11/2008 - 12/2010
Grant Amount: 41 704,00 USD
Project Status: Currently under execution
Project Types: Demonstration
 

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Olduka lies in a semi arid area that has experienced severe soil erosion. Soil erosion has occured due to poor land use, such as over-grazing, unsuitable farming methods on slopes, and deforestation as a result of charcoal burning. The Olduka Self Help Group is keen to address land degradation and the resulting soil erosion by effecting the following measures: constructing a dam that will trap water and silt, terracing slopes to improve farming methods, planting aloe and tree seedlings. As a complementary effort, the Olduka community will exhibit culture and traditional practices to visitors of the site.

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