Rehabilitation of degraded water sources in the Usambara Mountains
To rehabilitate the drying water sources in the village of Longoi in Tanzania, the Longoi Conservation Group is planting 30,000 seedlings of the genus Pinus, Albhizia, Grevelia, Cyprus and Eucalyptus. The seedlings are previously grown in established nurseries at two locations and transplanted in the immediate catchment area of the open springs, as well as on the farms of smallholders. The planted area around the springs is declared communal land, which protects the planted trees from any use. In addition, smallholders receive instruction and materials on traditional beekeeping. Two schools are equipped with rainwater harvesting tanks and students receive practical environmental education.
trees and bees for farmers in Kibaha
Conservation of coastal forests through tree planting and beekeeping in Kibaha District. Tree nurseries are established in schools, whereas the seedlings are transplanted to areas near the Ruwu forest and on the students’ farms, as well as in the school gardens. Beginniers and advanced beekeepers are trained in beekeeping and provided with hives and beekeeping materials.