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| − | == Agro-forestry, Forage Development and Forestry<br/> ==
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| − | | style="width: 420px" | <u>Objectives</u>: Trenches are large and deep pits constructed along the contours with the main purpose of collecting & storing rainfall water to support the growth of trees, shrubs, cash crops and grass or various combination of those species in moisture stressed areas (350-900 mm rainfall). Trenches can have FLEXIBLE DESIGN, to accommodate the requirements of different species. Therefore they can suit what the farmer want to grow. Trenches collect and '''store considerable amount of runoff water''', thus vegetation grows faster and vigorous. Trenches '''protect cultivated fields located downstream from flood and erosion'''. Part of the water captured by the trenches reaches the underground aquifer. Therefore, '''water tables are recharged''' and supply springs and wells with good quality water and for a long period of time. | + | | style="width: 496px" | <u>Objectives</u>: Trenches are large and deep pits constructed along the contours with the main purpose of collecting & storing rainfall water to support the growth of trees, shrubs, cash crops and grass or various combination of those species in moisture stressed areas (350-900 mm rainfall). Trenches can have FLEXIBLE DESIGN, to accommodate the requirements of different species. Therefore they can suit what the farmer want to grow. Trenches collect and '''store considerable amount of runoff water''', thus vegetation grows faster and vigorous. Trenches '''protect cultivated fields located downstream from flood and erosion'''. Part of the water captured by the trenches reaches the underground aquifer. Therefore, '''water tables are recharged''' and supply springs and wells with good quality water and for a long period of time. |
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| | *<u>Objectives</u>: IPs are square shaped water collection pits constructed along the contours with a plantation pit in front of the main water storage pit - main purpose similar as micro-trenches. IP '''support the growth of trees and fodder shrubs''', and can be used for cash crops like coffee. They are effective in medium and low-medium rainfall areas (above 600-700 mm). | | *<u>Objectives</u>: IPs are square shaped water collection pits constructed along the contours with a plantation pit in front of the main water storage pit - main purpose similar as micro-trenches. IP '''support the growth of trees and fodder shrubs''', and can be used for cash crops like coffee. They are effective in medium and low-medium rainfall areas (above 600-700 mm). |
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| | *<u>Objectives</u>: Multi-storey gardening is a way of planting a mixture of crops, shrubs and trees of different heights and different uses: food crops, cash crops, fruit trees, woody perennials, and forage plants. It '''makes the land more productive and improves soil fertility, reduces temperature, provides shade, and increase family income''', particularly during a period of drought.Fields close or within homesteads can be converted into diversified productive units (decreasing risk factors, increased income, etc.). Such systems have higher resistance to pests and insects. A broad network of such homesteads can extend into open fields and constitute large erosion-protected zones or a “web” of green fences and mutually supporting units.<br/> | | *<u>Objectives</u>: Multi-storey gardening is a way of planting a mixture of crops, shrubs and trees of different heights and different uses: food crops, cash crops, fruit trees, woody perennials, and forage plants. It '''makes the land more productive and improves soil fertility, reduces temperature, provides shade, and increase family income''', particularly during a period of drought.Fields close or within homesteads can be converted into diversified productive units (decreasing risk factors, increased income, etc.). Such systems have higher resistance to pests and insects. A broad network of such homesteads can extend into open fields and constitute large erosion-protected zones or a “web” of green fences and mutually supporting units.<br/> |
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| | *<u>Objectives</u>: Seed collection is divided into two:(1) Seed collection of tree species: mostly for indigenous trees to grow in nurseries for specific and multipurpose uses. (2) Legume shrubs and grass seeds: mainly legume shrubs seeds and grass/plant species that can be used for '''stabilization, homestead plantations, grazing lands improvement, support to nurseries, fencing, gully control'''. This activity is especially valuable for grass seeds collected outside the nursery areas and seed multiplication centers, particularly native grasses of particular value for their adaptability to local conditions. The collection of local seeds is an effective way to protect valuable planting materials from extinction and to replenish depleted areas with materials collected from other areas.<br/> | | *<u>Objectives</u>: Seed collection is divided into two:(1) Seed collection of tree species: mostly for indigenous trees to grow in nurseries for specific and multipurpose uses. (2) Legume shrubs and grass seeds: mainly legume shrubs seeds and grass/plant species that can be used for '''stabilization, homestead plantations, grazing lands improvement, support to nurseries, fencing, gully control'''. This activity is especially valuable for grass seeds collected outside the nursery areas and seed multiplication centers, particularly native grasses of particular value for their adaptability to local conditions. The collection of local seeds is an effective way to protect valuable planting materials from extinction and to replenish depleted areas with materials collected from other areas.<br/> |
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