COMMUNITY BASED DEGRADED LAND RESTORATION IN SANGA, KUKPEHI, DUKPOMO, KPUNGING, AND KPACHI FOR THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF THE PEOPLE
The project seeks to develop local capacities and capability in land restoration and sustainable management of natural resources through improved soil fertility techniques, wildfire control, natural regeneration, enrichment planting and sustainable livelihood support activities.
The goal of this project is to restore degraded lands in Sanga, Kukpehi, Dukpomo, Kpunging, and Kpachi communities for the socio-economic transformation of the people.
The project outputs and activities are:
OBJECTIVE 1
To introduce soil fertility improvement techniques and agro-forestry
OUTPUT 1
Agro-forestry and soil improvement technologies introduced in five (5) communities
ACTIVITIES
1.1 Conduct baseline study on the environmental status as well as the knowledge, practice and use of improved agro-forestry techniques in the communities.
1.2 Organize sensitization programmes for communities and resource persons
1.3 Train communities in soil fertility techniques and agro-forestry
1.4 Assist communities to prepare compost
1.5 Assist groups to prepare land and apply technologies
OBJECTIVE 2
To replant degraded areas
OUTPUT 2
50 hectares of degraded land planted with fast growing/leguminous trees
ACTIVITIES
2. 1 Prepare participatory land use plan
2.2 Establish community nurseries at Kukpehi
2.3 Training of communities in nursery management
2.4 Strengthen community groups to promote planting of trees
2.5 Assist individuals and households to plant woodlots
OBJECTIVE 3
To encourage natural regeneration and the creation of a buffer zone around settlements.
OUTPUT 3
100 hectares of land put under natural regeneration
ACTIVITIES
2.1 Form, train and equip fire volunteers
2.2 Identify natural regeneration areas and construct fire line
2.3 Identify Natural Regeneration areas with signpost
2.4 Enrichment planting of degraded areas using Natural Regeneration
OBJECTIVE 4
To introduce improved clay wood fuel stoves
OUTPUT 4
Improved wood fuel stoves introduced to households in five (5) communities
ACTIVITIES
4.1 Community sensitization and demonstration
4.2 Training of trainers in construction of improved stoves
4.3 Assist households to adapt improved stoves
OBJECTIVE 5
To enhance livelihood activities
OUTPUT 5
Support groups by providing management skills and revolving credit
ACTIVITIES
5.1 Sensitization of communities
5.2 Formation of trust groups
5.3 Training of groups in records/book keeping, management etc
5.4 Formulation of operational guidelines for the revolving fund
5.5 Implementation of revolving loan fund for trust groups
The goal of this project is to restore degraded lands in Sanga, Kukpehi, Dukpomo, Kpunging, and Kpachi communities for the socio-economic transformation of the people.
The project outputs and activities are:
OBJECTIVE 1
To introduce soil fertility improvement techniques and agro-forestry
OUTPUT 1
Agro-forestry and soil improvement technologies introduced in five (5) communities
ACTIVITIES
1.1 Conduct baseline study on the environmental status as well as the knowledge, practice and use of improved agro-forestry techniques in the communities.
1.2 Organize sensitization programmes for communities and resource persons
1.3 Train communities in soil fertility techniques and agro-forestry
1.4 Assist communities to prepare compost
1.5 Assist groups to prepare land and apply technologies
OBJECTIVE 2
To replant degraded areas
OUTPUT 2
50 hectares of degraded land planted with fast growing/leguminous trees
ACTIVITIES
2. 1 Prepare participatory land use plan
2.2 Establish community nurseries at Kukpehi
2.3 Training of communities in nursery management
2.4 Strengthen community groups to promote planting of trees
2.5 Assist individuals and households to plant woodlots
OBJECTIVE 3
To encourage natural regeneration and the creation of a buffer zone around settlements.
OUTPUT 3
100 hectares of land put under natural regeneration
ACTIVITIES
2.1 Form, train and equip fire volunteers
2.2 Identify natural regeneration areas and construct fire line
2.3 Identify Natural Regeneration areas with signpost
2.4 Enrichment planting of degraded areas using Natural Regeneration
OBJECTIVE 4
To introduce improved clay wood fuel stoves
OUTPUT 4
Improved wood fuel stoves introduced to households in five (5) communities
ACTIVITIES
4.1 Community sensitization and demonstration
4.2 Training of trainers in construction of improved stoves
4.3 Assist households to adapt improved stoves
OBJECTIVE 5
To enhance livelihood activities
OUTPUT 5
Support groups by providing management skills and revolving credit
ACTIVITIES
5.1 Sensitization of communities
5.2 Formation of trust groups
5.3 Training of groups in records/book keeping, management etc
5.4 Formulation of operational guidelines for the revolving fund
5.5 Implementation of revolving loan fund for trust groups
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
INTEGRATED POVERTY REDUCTION PROGRAMME
Country:
Ghana
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 12,300.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 8,500.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 20,000.00
Project Number:
GHA/05/090
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Inovative Financial Mechanisms
Implementation of revolving loan fund for trust groups based on intrest activities selected.
Gender Focus
SPecial programmes for women would be conducted especially in fuelk efficient mud stove contruction.
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SGP Country office contact
Dr. George Buabin Ortsin
Phone:
233-242-977980
Email:
Ms. Lois Sarpong
Phone:
+233 505740909
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Address
UNDP, Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme P.O. Box 1423
Accra, Greater Accra, 233-302
Accra, Greater Accra, 233-302
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