There are 213 projects that match your search.
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2000
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40,806.05
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ZIM/98/G52/037 |
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kabila Saba-Lubanda Project is located in Binga district.The community of Saba village thought of embarking on this project after realising how the conditions of the springs and Illala were detoriorating yet at the same time the two resources are of ( ... )
mportance to the current and future generations.The project is actually designed to support initiatives aimed at protecting the environment.
Project objectives
-to protect and conserve Kabila hot springs
-to protect and conserve illala by fencing the area
-to establish a cutting schedule for illala as a way of avoiding indiscriminate cutting of the plant and control those from outside
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2000
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31,251.81
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ZIM/98/G52/035 |
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The project is focussed on the preservation and sustainable utilisation of a palm locally known as Ilala found in western Zimbabwe. The palm is threatened with extinction due to unsustainable harvesting methods especially by peoples from other ( ... )
s of the country for purposes of weaving basketry effects. The project components include regeneration of ilala forests, training on protection and sustainable harvesting inventories and general environmental activities.
Project objectives
1. to protect and restore the biological diversity of the illala palm forests in the Jotsholo area in lupane
2. to promote the sustainable utilization of
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2000
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32,338.35
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Phase 2
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Project Number: ZIM/98/G52/033 |
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The project is located in Chibememe village in Chiredzi. The protection and rehablitation of Zivembava Island forest and the surruonding environment is an initiative meant to address the apparent problems of deforestation, veld fires and land ( ... )
ation which have significantly contributed towards biodiversity loss and siltation of Save River.
Project objectives are to
-raise awarerness on the need to conserve and sustainably use our resuorces which will help in reducing loss of vegetatio0n cover ,animal species and land degradation.
-protect the Zivembava Island forest by fencing the whole area so that the resources will not be
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1998
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29,323.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/029 |
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The project is located in the District of Chimanimani , Ward 20.It is located in area where food is a problem.This project arose out of recognition of the food and degredatin problems faced in the area.It is aimed to combat these problems through ( ... )
omotion of sustainable resource use,regeneration of tree species ,soi lconservation and livelihood improvement.
project objectives
* to practise sustainable land managementand biodivesity conservation
*to improve food security and initiate income generating projects that will improve the standard of living of the residents.
*to control gullies and erosion in the area
*to generate funds
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Zimbabwe
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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8,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/031 |
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This project spearheaded by UNDP and Energia, involves the mobilisation of NGOs, CBOs, institutions, Government and other institions involved in sustainable energy activities to work towards and promote gender sensitive activities. The overall aim ( ... )
process is to raise the participation of women in the decision making, planning and implementation of sustainable energy alternatives in Zimbabwe.It is also to highlight and document initiatives, experiences and the status of women in sustainable energy in Zimbabwe through a participatory process that will culminate in a national work plan and initiate perpetual dialogue ti improve the status of
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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44,066.31
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/026 |
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The Nyangani Ecotourism project is an idea that was borne by the Nyangani community, MDA Africa 200 and other relevant organizations and governament departments like AGRITEX, RDC, and DNR whwo have been consulted on their inputs into the project ( ... )
al development. The Nyangani community are located in the Mutare district and comprise 100 households, about 6000 people. The Nyangani Area is characterised by severe deforesation, soil erosion and siltataion which leads further deforestation and soil erosion and siltation of rivers. Thus the project is encourage sustainable utilization of resources and implement a sustainable land use system
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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18,844.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G31/17 |
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Situated in a very dry part of Southern Zimbabwe, this project seeks to rejuvinate the local environment though developing environmental activities based on the availability of water in the locality. Its components include a dam, local biodiversity ( ... )
ation, gardening and sustainable cropping (promotion of traditional, small drought resistant grains through environmentally sustainable methods).With the fact that the nearest dam is 7km away and boreholes are shortlived ,this project will help relieve the chronic water shortages experienced in the area.
Objectives
-increase vegetation cover and diversity through replanting and the creation
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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47,591.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/027 |
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The project involves integrated natural resources management and environmental protection integrated with and based on ecotourism in Umzingwane, Matabeleland South province. The ecotourism centres around natural pools which are a tourist ( ... )
tion. It is envisaged that the full development of the Diana's pools area as an eco-tourism centre will provide an alternative source of livelihood for people.
objectives
-to rehbilitate and conserve sites of naturaland historecal significance in Ward8
-to improve biodiversity conservation through rehabilitation and protection of such areas
-to encourage tourists to visit the watr and
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Zimbabwe
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Multifocal Area
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1997
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8,842.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/22 |
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Glen Forest Training Centre is an institution involved in promotion of and training in sustainable agriculture. It is this expertise that it will disseminate to various NGOs, CBO and groups associated with the SGP's activities in Zimbabwe. This ( ... )
t will focus on supporting communities in understanding and implementing GEFSGP Focal areas.Through training , the project will strengthen the capacity of community groups to implement projects that address issues of biodiversity conservation, climate change, international rivers and cross cutting issues such as livelihood improvement.
Project objectives
-to sup-port communities in the
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Zimbabwe
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1997
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24,596.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/028 |
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This project involves the construction of five (different types)of biogas digesters and the distribution of 100 kits for wood fuel saving stoves in Insiza district, to the south west of Zimbabwe. The project is a climate change initiative in an ( ... )
eriously depleted of tree resources due to overgrazing, exhaustion of the biotic environment and pressure on the land. The project is being integrated with environmental rehabilitation measures and a livelihood component involving gardening and dairy.
project objectives
-to reduce te rate of deforestation and desertification in Insiza district as a whole
- to reduce the burden of fetching
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Zimbabwe
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Multifocal Area
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1997
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23,777.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/32 |
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The project aims at creating an awareness on environmental programmes taking place at grassroot levels .The newsletter will be published in English ,Shona &Ndebele -the two main vernecular languages in Zimbabwe.There are currently very few if any ( ... )
cations that address environmental issues as they affect rural communities . This has contributed to the lack of informatipon in these areas , and it is hoped the publication of Its Ours will help bridge this gap .While there is some form of rural development coverage in the mainstream media in Zimbabwe , this reporting is not usually project criented .In Its Ours , more coverage will be given to
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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38,835.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/025 |
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The need for the project arose from the community `s initiative to improve the environmental status within the area ,as well as to raise the standard of living of the project members.This project therefore aims to conserve and improve the ( ... )
ersity through reafforestation, grazing area management and improved land management. the project also adresses the cross cutting issue of livelihood improvement by providing alternative income sources which willallow the community toescape from the situation where they are fprced to degrade their environment to survive.
The objectives of the project are
-to provide water at Ruzvidzo by
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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38,604.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/15 |
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Maplan is situated in Natural Region 3 in Charumbira village in Masvingo Province. The area receives an average rainfall of 650 - 800 mm mostly through infrequent storms. Drought has occured in the past years due to erratic rainfall patterns. Water ( ... )
s available are rivers, wells, springs and wetlands.
CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
The central problem is loss of biodiversity especially the wetlands ecosystem due to uncontrlled livestock management and destructive land-use systems.This has now resulted in ground water levels diminishing leading to the drying up of the wetlands. In addition, the productivity capacity of the land has also
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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27,391.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/20 |
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The Mundhorobheni Dam Project is located in Ward 11 of the Maranda communal lands , part of the Mwenezi district in Masvingo province.The project is located in an extremely dry area and the community currently use shallow wells in the river beds for ( ... )
ater needs.The project will help re-balance the local hydrology which has been disturbed through deforestation, overgrazing ,and drought.Through catchment conservation ,this project aims to improve the water supply and environmental health of the area, and thus contribute to biodiversity conservation in the area.
Through construction of the dam ,there will be a direct water supply , and water
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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25,892.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/19 |
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The projectis located n ward 27 in Guruve. It was initiated to address the issue of loss of vegetation cover,loss of soil,siltation of major rivers,overgrazing,poor crop yields and inadequate fuelwood supply.
Objectives of the project
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uce and maintainn agroforestry methods of farming and to pprovide water
-to increase crop yields and tree yields by planting trees that increase sol fertility
-to make sure that every household plants at least 10 trees per season
-t produce vegetables for mainly consumption
-to make sure every home uses a fuel saving stove
-to improve both climatic conditions and
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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22,687.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/16 |
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Operation Noah is located in the Guruve District, Mashonaland central province.The project seeks to address environmental degradation through agroforestry in the Zambezi river valley, the ultimate aim being to protect the international water course ( ... )
ollution and siltation. The project components include reafforestation works, gully reclamation, erosion control, promotion of woodfuel saving stoves, species inventoring, catchment management and training.
Objectives of the project
-to introduce and maintain agro-forestry methods of farming and to provide water
-to increase crop yields and tree species by planting trees that increase soil
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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9,935.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/018 |
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The project is located in Guruve,Mashonaland Central province.It was started to redress the lost forest in the area and to curb soil erosion .
objectives of the project
-to re-dress the lost forest by planting at least 10000 gumtrees per ( ... )
-to curb soil erosion by reclaiming at least 5 gulleys per year .
-to create self reliance by providing timber firewoood and fruits at least for 30000 people within the community.
-to generate income at least Z$10000per year,by selling the products such as forestry nuseries ,vegetables and fruits.
-to educate locals on benefits of environment.
The Sangomiti group and their 360 affiliated
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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50,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/95/G52/23 |
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The Shakashe Ostrich project lies in the Mshagashe smallscale commercial farming area in Masvingo District. The project is run by the Shakashe Farmers Club. It resulted from the need to have a more sustainable land use than the current subsistence ( ... )
g. The project offered a solution to addressing environmental problems in the area such as deforestration and associated loss of biodiversity , soil erosion and overgrazing.
The project aims to :
1. conserve biodiversity and reduce land degradation by cultivation of a smaller piece of land .
2. support community initiatives aimed at protecting the environment and achieve sustainable
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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1997
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37,762.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G52/024 |
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The project is located next to the Tumbwi river in the Mhondoro communal areas. The Mhondoro region suffers from the problem of desertification largely as a result of widespread soil erosion due to deforestation, uncontrolled cultivation and ( ... )
azing of rangelands.Rivers have silted up and productivity levels from both arable lands and the veld have dropped to levels where the slightest shift in rainfall patterns result in serious livestock losses and food shortages.
The objectives of the project are to :
- increase the availability of water
-increase production of livestock from properly managed rangelands.
-introduce a wider
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Zimbabwe
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Land Degradation
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1996
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11,795.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: ZIM/92/G31/13 |
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Of all environmental problems affecting Zimbabwe, soil erosion is one of the most serious problems as it results in the loss of productivity capacity in soils and loss of water resources. In addition, widespread clearing of land for cultivation and ( ... )
sed livestock pressure in grazing land has led to serious problems of soil erosion in Chiweshe. Not much effort and work has been done in Zimbabwe to promote soil conservation and it is imperative that this issue be addressed. Vertiva has proved to be one of the best alternatives to control the spread of erosion and to rehabilitate the gegraded land. Vertiva grass is perennial and has little
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