GBURUMANI COMMUNITY BASED: LAND RESTORATION PROJECT
Increasing land degradation in Gburumani caused by wildfires, sand wining, unsustainable farming practices, inappropriate wood fuel extraction and in appropriate charcoal production has led to loss of biodiversity, poor farm yield, out ? migration, gender inequality and household poverty.
In the past the land was very fertile and the bulk of the population relied on it for a their daily sustenance. The land could regenerate itself after damage because there were no large numbers of burrowed pits created in the name of re-graveling and reshaping of roads. Farming activities were at a smallholder level and not mechanized. Economic trees such as Shea, Dawadawa, Mango and many others were not felled for wood fuel. The biodiversity situation was one of the best and it was easy to get non-forest wood products such as indigenous fruits, medicinal herbs, material for basket weaving and grasses to roof homes. The secret that sustained these activities was steadfastness of the people to
In the past the land was very fertile and the bulk of the population relied on it for a their daily sustenance. The land could regenerate itself after damage because there were no large numbers of burrowed pits created in the name of re-graveling and reshaping of roads. Farming activities were at a smallholder level and not mechanized. Economic trees such as Shea, Dawadawa, Mango and many others were not felled for wood fuel. The biodiversity situation was one of the best and it was easy to get non-forest wood products such as indigenous fruits, medicinal herbs, material for basket weaving and grasses to roof homes. The secret that sustained these activities was steadfastness of the people to
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
CENTER FOR AFRICAN SURVIVAL AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Country:
Ghana
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 20,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 4,700.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 7,700.00
Project Number:
GHA/05/083
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
A hundred (100) members anti ? wildfire volunteers squad will be formed and trained to serve as watchdog committee to ensure responsible environmental behaviour. Twenty (20) each will come from each of the 5 communities. They will be trained in fire fighting and first aid techniques. After the training they will be issued with identification cards and Wellington boots. The squad will also help the communities to formulate their own environmental rules and regulations to govern the environment. Resources persons will come from GNFS and EPA
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
A training programme in beekeeping, poultry and small ruminants will be organized for 60 interested community members and interested members of the adjourning communities to serve as alternative income source. Thus reducing the burden on the Savanna forest and therefore promoting natural regeneration.
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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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