Sangomiti Afforestation Project
The project is located in Guruve,Mashonaland Central province.It was started to redress the lost forest in the area and to curb soil erosion .
objectives of the project
-to re-dress the lost forest by planting at least 10000 gumtrees per year.
-to curb soil erosion by reclaiming at least 5 gulleys per year .
-to create self reliance by providing timber firewoood and fruits at least for 30000 people within the community.
-to generate income at least Z$10000per year,by selling the products such as forestry nuseries ,vegetables and fruits.
-to educate locals on benefits of environment.
The Sangomiti group and their 360 affiliated members and Ruwinga primary school will take part in the proposed project.
Activities to be carried under the project.
-nursery production
-tree planting
-gully reclamation
-vegetable production
-budding and grafting trees.
Anticipated results
1. restored degraded lands
2. improved water supply
3. improved production and yields
4. reduced tree cutting for fuel wood
5. improved land use management
objectives of the project
-to re-dress the lost forest by planting at least 10000 gumtrees per year.
-to curb soil erosion by reclaiming at least 5 gulleys per year .
-to create self reliance by providing timber firewoood and fruits at least for 30000 people within the community.
-to generate income at least Z$10000per year,by selling the products such as forestry nuseries ,vegetables and fruits.
-to educate locals on benefits of environment.
The Sangomiti group and their 360 affiliated members and Ruwinga primary school will take part in the proposed project.
Activities to be carried under the project.
-nursery production
-tree planting
-gully reclamation
-vegetable production
-budding and grafting trees.
Anticipated results
1. restored degraded lands
2. improved water supply
3. improved production and yields
4. reduced tree cutting for fuel wood
5. improved land use management
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Sangomiti Afforestation Project
Country:
Zimbabwe
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 9,935.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 4,500.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 15,000.00
Project Number:
ZIM/92/G52/018
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
See "notable community participation above"
Capacity - Building Component
The above status quo has meant that the community is "learning through doing". Their capacities have been broadened beyond mere project mplementation to cover such aspects as environmental auditing, inventory development and also designing locally feasible alternatives to overreliance on the natural environment.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Tsitsi Wutawunashe
Phone:
263-4-338846/44
Fax:
(263) 700946
Email:
Luckson Chapungu
Email:
Address
P.O. Box 4775
Harare, AFRICAN REGION, 264-4-
Harare, AFRICAN REGION, 264-4-
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