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Mangrove rehabilitation project

The project aims to conserve, protect and regenerate mangroves found within the Nuimi National park which are heavily exploited by the local people. The project will involve community sensitization on the need to protect the mangroves and the regeneration of about 8 hectares of old mangrove lands.

Project Snapshot

Grantee:

West African Bird Study Association

Country:

Gambia

Area Of Work:

Biodiversity
Biodiversity

Operational Phase:

OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)

Grant Amount:

US$ 40,000.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 850.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 650.00

Project Number:

GMB/SGP/OP4/CORE/09/09

Start Date:

12/2009

End Date:

11/2010

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Degraded mangrove spots within The Nuimi National park

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Project Characteristics and Results

Capacity - Building Component

Bird watching clubs will be established in 3 schools in the area to generate interest in this form of ecotourism which could form another source of livelihood for the communities. Training sessions of mangrove regeneration will be conducted as well.

Policy Influence

Mangroves are an important biodiversity resource for The Gambia contributing significantly to the Fisheries sub-sector. They are also important for coastal protection and storm control. mangroves are under tremendous pressure and their regeneration has been a concern to some sectors. The success of this project will influence government policy to take up mangrove restoration.

Project sustainability

The mangrove restoration projects are all located within a national park where the influence of the surrounding communities on the park has not been desirable. By working with communities and schools in the area, the project has demonstrated that mangrove degradation can be reversed and livelihoods can be improved.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The project will aim to create awareness on the important ecological roles played by mangroves in the environment i.e. fish spawning grounds, coastal protection and source of food for fisheries and oyster breeding sites.

Notable Community Participation

The project will be implemented in 5 communities where there will be full community participation in project activities.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

The project will involve the establishment of fruit orchards as an alternative to the exploitation f mangoves and other resources within the protected area.

Project Results

Environmental Clubs established in 5 schools with the help of the project and school curriculum revised to include studies on mangroves.

3 -day field excursion for the 5 schools conducted to visit the mangrove rehabilitation sites of the project.

45 members of the communities trained on mangrove rehabilitation techniques.

An agro-biodiversity orchard established in the village of Memmeh.

200 mangove seedlings planted in the orchard and all plants doing pretty well.

4 concrete-line wells constructed and completed within the agro-biodiversity orchard.

A desk top computer procured for WABSA to facilitate data management and reporting.

A water bird census was conducted to establish biodiversity baseline within the project area.

4 Radio programmes/sensitizations conducted.

A TV panel discussion on the project and the environmental benefits conducted in July 2010.

285 copies of a publication on mangrove regeneration produced and distributed among institutions, individuals and schools.

600 posters on mangroves produced and distributed.

25, 190 mangrove seedlings planted at 6 project villages (Nbankam, Essau, Mbollet, Ginack Niji and Kanuma)

200 mango seedlings planted at the agro-biodiversity orchard in the village of Memmeh.

12 boat patrols within the waters of the national park were conducted in monitor illegal activities and come up with measures to counter the activities.

11 waterbird census conducted.

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