Tree planting and protecting of six native tree species in the area around Sabi.
The project aims to conserve biodiversity in the village of Sabi in the extrem eastern end of the country by planting and protecting 60 tree species of highly threatened native species: Khaya senegalensis (Mahogany), Cordyla pinnata (Bush mango), Propsopis african (Ironwood), Parkia biglobosa (African locust bean), Daniella olivera and Pterocarpus erinaceous (Senegal rosewood)
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Youth With A Mission
Country:
Gambia
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 5,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,500.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,650.00
Project Number:
GMB/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/2012/09
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
Both genders participated in the project implementation with the woman playing their traditional role of fetching water for the planting.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Some of the community youths learnt how to make metal tree protectors that are use to encase the trees to prevent them from damage by animals. This skill can be a potential source of employment for the individuals.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr Kebba L Jarju
Email:
Address
UN HOUSE, 5 Kofi Annan Street, Cape Point
Bakau, West Africa
Bakau, West Africa
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