Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity Resources In Nyandoro Village, Chikwizo Ward A , Mudzi District – Phase II
1.0 Problem
Human pressure on biodiversity is very high in Nyandoro Village. This is a result of population migration to the lower Rwenya Basin following the eradication of the tsetse menace and the attraction to gold panning along the river. The threat to sustainable management of biodiversity has been compounded by droughts and food shortages. Most households, female-headed households and those headed by orphans are trapped in poverty, food and nutrition insecurity. The survival strategies for these households include: cultivating along the banks of the Rwenya River in search of moisture, gold panning and over-exploitation of the natural resource base, thus further threatening the management of biodiversity.
2.0 Project Goal
This project seeks to achieve sustainable management of biodiversity resources in Nyandoro Village and its environs and to improve household livelihoods.
3.0 Objectives
1. Strengthening the capacity of the Nyandoro Village community to manage biodiversity resources in a sustainable manner.
2. Diversification of household livelihood options through strategies that reduce over-exploitation of biodiversity.
4.0 Project activities
Activities for Objective 1
Water harvesting to support a community Consolidated Garden
? Tacky Survey and design of the of irrigation layout;
? Brick molding by the project beneficiaries;
? Purchasing materials for construction work;
? Constructing a tank and canals for conveying water in the garden;
? Allocating plots to project beneficiaries and growing cover crops e.g. cassava, bananas and sugar cane, and
? Planting Jatropha trees in former riverine gardens and degraded areas in the village.
Activities for objective 2
? Purchasing materials for the basketry crafts industry; and for manufacturing bee hives and processing honey
? Completing construction of craft centre
? Training community members on beehive manufacturing, processing and bottling of honey, candle making
? Training on marketing of crafts, honey and other products.
? Documenting community by-laws on beekeeping and harvesting of reeds, ilala palm and other natural resources.
5.0 Project Results
Greater sense of commitment from members as they contribute resources and labor.
Empowerment of project members as their capacity is developed.
Solid foundation is laid for the irrigation project.
Growth of viable village-based cottage industries
Livelihood base and local employment opportunities are diversified
Thriving trade in local products. Improvement of personal and household incomes
Human pressure on biodiversity is very high in Nyandoro Village. This is a result of population migration to the lower Rwenya Basin following the eradication of the tsetse menace and the attraction to gold panning along the river. The threat to sustainable management of biodiversity has been compounded by droughts and food shortages. Most households, female-headed households and those headed by orphans are trapped in poverty, food and nutrition insecurity. The survival strategies for these households include: cultivating along the banks of the Rwenya River in search of moisture, gold panning and over-exploitation of the natural resource base, thus further threatening the management of biodiversity.
2.0 Project Goal
This project seeks to achieve sustainable management of biodiversity resources in Nyandoro Village and its environs and to improve household livelihoods.
3.0 Objectives
1. Strengthening the capacity of the Nyandoro Village community to manage biodiversity resources in a sustainable manner.
2. Diversification of household livelihood options through strategies that reduce over-exploitation of biodiversity.
4.0 Project activities
Activities for Objective 1
Water harvesting to support a community Consolidated Garden
? Tacky Survey and design of the of irrigation layout;
? Brick molding by the project beneficiaries;
? Purchasing materials for construction work;
? Constructing a tank and canals for conveying water in the garden;
? Allocating plots to project beneficiaries and growing cover crops e.g. cassava, bananas and sugar cane, and
? Planting Jatropha trees in former riverine gardens and degraded areas in the village.
Activities for objective 2
? Purchasing materials for the basketry crafts industry; and for manufacturing bee hives and processing honey
? Completing construction of craft centre
? Training community members on beehive manufacturing, processing and bottling of honey, candle making
? Training on marketing of crafts, honey and other products.
? Documenting community by-laws on beekeeping and harvesting of reeds, ilala palm and other natural resources.
5.0 Project Results
Greater sense of commitment from members as they contribute resources and labor.
Empowerment of project members as their capacity is developed.
Solid foundation is laid for the irrigation project.
Growth of viable village-based cottage industries
Livelihood base and local employment opportunities are diversified
Thriving trade in local products. Improvement of personal and household incomes
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Nyandoro Village Project Committee
Country:
Zimbabwe
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 20,632.50
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 11,950.00
Project Number:
ZIM/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/2009/12
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Inovative Financial Mechanisms
A revolving fund will be introduced for all members of Crafts sub-project. This is a response to a request for small loans to purchase metal bars which they use as frames for chairs and sofas. The successful members will get a loan for buying fuel to use in the generator. The will also pay a fee for using the generator and welding machine.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
All project members are indigenous Zimbabweans belonging to the Barwe Clan
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Tsitsi Wutawunashe
Phone:
263-4-338846/44
Fax:
(263) 700946
Email:
Luckson Chapungu
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Address
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Harare, AFRICAN REGION, 264-4-
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