Conservation of Ngono River Basin through agro-forestry and land management
The project is designed to address very serious and pressing environmental problems that are faced by the community in Ikondo ward. The need assessment was conducted in partnership with community representatives in Ikondo ward the following issues were identified - (1) Poor farming methods leading to soil erosion (2) Uncontrolled bush fire that destroy vegetation cover and general ecology (3) Cultivation along the Ngono river banks (4) destruction of wetlands,(5) excessive tree cutting (6) lack of reliable sources of tree seedlings (7) supply for trees planting and inadequate awareness of community members.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
St. Don Bosco Kamishango Development Centre
Country:
Tanzania
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Land Degradation
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 23,977.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 3,009.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,745.00
Project Number:
TAN/NBI-NTEAP/06/16
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
1. Environmental management and planning,
2. Community leaders roles in environmental protection,
3. Organic farming and Contour farming,
4. Nursery and Trees management,
5. Low fule wood construction
Notable Community Participation
1. Project identification and proposal development,
2. Participate in capacity building,
3. Provide locally available construction materials,
4. Provide land for organic farming demo plots and nurseries,
5. Participate in monitoring and evaluation
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Faustine Donald Ninga
Email:
Ms. Stella Zaarh
Email:
Address
UN House, P.O. Box 9182, PSSSF Commercial Complex, Sam Nujoma Road, Kinondoni.
Dar es Salaam, Dar es salaam Region, 255-22
Dar es Salaam, Dar es salaam Region, 255-22
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