On-farm Biodiversity
The aim of the project is to conserve the environment, increase biodiversity on the agricultural landscape, improve household incomes and reduce poverty among the local communities in Kole County, Apac district.
The specific objectives are to:
i. Carry out community-based survey to provide data for development planning purposes in the County.
ii. Conserve biodiversity on the agricultural landscapes through improved management of the environment and realistic use of the environmental resources.
iii. Increase on-farm biodiversity through planting of selected multipurpose tree species and fruit trees.
iv. Improve the livelihood of the local people by promoting market oriented crop and livestock production as major economic activities and sources of income.
v. Reduce tree cutting and heavy reliance on harvesting of other environmental resources as major sources of income thereby protecting biodiversity.
vi. Enhance environmental awareness and build the capacity of local people in biodiversity conservation, environmental management and poverty alleviation.
The specific objectives are to:
i. Carry out community-based survey to provide data for development planning purposes in the County.
ii. Conserve biodiversity on the agricultural landscapes through improved management of the environment and realistic use of the environmental resources.
iii. Increase on-farm biodiversity through planting of selected multipurpose tree species and fruit trees.
iv. Improve the livelihood of the local people by promoting market oriented crop and livestock production as major economic activities and sources of income.
v. Reduce tree cutting and heavy reliance on harvesting of other environmental resources as major sources of income thereby protecting biodiversity.
vi. Enhance environmental awareness and build the capacity of local people in biodiversity conservation, environmental management and poverty alleviation.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Kole Youth Cultural Group
Country:
Uganda
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 2,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 2,000.00
Project Number:
UGA/05/60
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
A well designed environmental awareness programme in which the local people will be equipped with the knowledge and skills of environmental conservation shall contribute to better environment and alleviate poverty in Kole County.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
By undertaking the proposed project, the local community will improve their agricultural production, restore tree cover and the environmental benefits arising from the existence of trees on the landscape, enhance local household incomes through diversification of economic activities and reduce poverty that negatively impacts on the environment and biodiversity. The project is based on the hypothesis that poor people cannot conserve the environment and biodiversity unless their socio-economic well-being is adequately addressed.
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Abu-baker S. Wandera
Phone:
+256772289162
Fax:
(256-41) 250851/344801
Email:
Mr. John Stephen Okuta
Phone:
+256772289163
Email:
Address
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Kampala
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