Creating village forest reserves in Burkina Faso
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Creation of village forests promoting natural regeneration and income generating activities.
| Country | Size | Project Partners |
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| Burkina Faso | 3 hectares per village | World Land Trust & New Tree |
Background
Unpredictable rainfall, frequent periods of drought and over exploitation of forest resources has lead to erosion, soil degradation and desertification.
Project Objectives
Create village forest reserves (3-5 ha in size) and assist communities develop sustainable income generating activities.
Project Activities
Promote regeneration of village forests and provide training in sustainable forest management and agroforestry.
Funding Required
£6000 per village forest reserve. New Tree are aiming to create 380 such village reserves.
