Establishing a nursery for endangered agricultural crops in Ikleem El-Kharoub district
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.
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.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Barja Tourath association
Country:
Lebanon
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 19,500.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 19,500.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
LEB/OP3/2/06/05
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Adnan Georges Melki
Phone:
00961 1 382332
Fax:
00961 1 386570
Email:
Address
Lebanese Environment Forum. Ain El Rummanah, El Arid Road, Najjar building, 2nd floor
Beirut
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