Nlapkhwane village is located east of Mapoka, south of Masukwane, west of Zwenshambe, and north of Zimbabwe. According to the 2022 population census, the village has 1,547 residents. The main economic activity of the Nlapkhwane locals is arable (ploughing) and pastoral farming. The hamlet has changed over time, and as the country's economy has grown, so have connected developments. The government has built infrastructure in the community, including a primary school, a Kgotla, a library and a health post. Masunga village is the village's major service hub and administrative capital.

A large number of domestic livestock grazing in the community has a significant impact on soil erosion. It is usual to have these animals, but it is also important to highlight that this development has resulted in and continues to result in trails produced by cattle movements on our limited grazing area.

The area's land use system has been impacted by the increase in human and animal population. The

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North East district is unique in that it has little vegetation and is made up of ranches on more than 80% of the land. A large number of livestock are concentrated in this little community area. Furthermore, the area has been hastened by poor farming practises (ploughing down the hill). The sparingly scattered mophane (colophospermum mopane) trees species in the area are gradually dying as their roots become exposed due to soil erosion caused by fast flowing water and winds.

Livestock movement and trampling on the ground in search of grazing pastures and watering spots has resulted in the construction of paths in most parts of the North East district, including Nlapkhwane village. As a result of this scenario, as well as pressure on natural resources, the area has become prone to soil erosion caused by the congestion of our animals and (both wind and water erosion). As a result, it is necessary to rehabilitate degraded areas, particularly agricultural areas, in order to prevent soil from being carried away by running water (floods) and domestic animals. Dongas/gullies can be avoided by growing trees that minimise soil erosion and building gabions over waterways to catch and contain enormous amounts of splits.

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