October to December 2019 was another busy quarter for our farmers. No new tree seedlings were planted but many of our farmers attended training on nursey management and GPS survey methods in order to accurately measure their plots to ensure efficient use of the land for plantations. A total of 90 farmers attended training in Q4 including 20 farmers from Ruvuma, 20 from Mgambazi, 20 from Tulo, 20 from Choma, and 10 from Kisosa.
When they weren't attending training Chemkeni Kisosa group continued the management of their tree nursery with indigenous tree species such as:
Twimanye Choma street group continued with the management of remaining seedlings in their nursery.
The new year has arrived and brought fresh motivation to continue this valuable work throughout 2020 and the focus of Q1 will be as follows:
As a busy quarter awaits us, we wish to thank you for your continued support. With each seedling planted you are developing local farmers, inspiring young people and helping the environment, one leaf at a time.
July to September 2019 was another busy quarter for our farmers. Whilst they had a break from planting seedlings this was by no means an easy quarter as many attended training and prepared nurseries ready for new seedlings.
Around 90 farmers received training on nursey management and GPS survey methods in order to accurately measure their plots to ensure efficient use of the land for plantations. 20 farmers attended from Ruvuma, 20 from Mgambazi, 20 from Tulo, 20 from Choma, and 10 from Kisosa.
In addition to training, a group of farmers from Kisosa also established a new nursery with indigenous tree species including Bridelia Micrantha, Syzigium Guineeense, and Ficus Sycomorus.
The focus of Q4 will be as follows:
As a busy quarter awaits us, we wish to thank you for your continued support. With each seedling planted you are developing local farmers, inspiring young people and helping the environment, one leaf at a time.
Welcome to your quarterly project update - it's our pleasure to bring you the following information directly from the field:
Total number of trees planted:
1020
The following species were planted:
200 x Bridelia micrantha (Misumba)
166 x Acrocarpus
140 x Cinnamon
107 x Accacia
100 x Pinus
100 x Sedrela
65 x Syzigium guineense (Mizambarau Mwitu)
39 x Avocado
30 x Clove
23 x Khaya anthotheca (Mikangazi)
20 x Teak
20 x Ficus sycomorus (Mikuyu)
10 x Jackfruit
The number of farmers who received training:
20 farmers in Ruvuma
20 farmers in Mgambazi
20 farmers in Tulo
20 farmers in Choma
10 farmers in Kisosa
The training provided to these farmers covered the collection of more indigenous seeds and seedlings, plucking them out into polythene bags or planting them directly into the field. Training also covered the testing of indigenous species purchased from farmers at Bustani ya Tushikamane in open nurseries, in addition to the transplantation of seedlings and the establishment of new seedlings.
Plans for the next quarter:
- Identification of more indigenous seeds or seedlings to establish in nurseries.
- Measuring the size of farmers' plots using GPS and an evaluation of their progress.
- Development of a new carbon curriculum.
- Establishment of new spice and fruit tree seedlings with farmers from Choma.
- Plucking out indigenous seedlings following testing in the open nursery in Bustani ya Tushikamane.
To you, a huge thank you:
With your support this scheme has motivated farmers from all 5 areas to plant an incredible number of trees, safeguarding the forests of the Uluguru mountains. Your continued support for this project will help us continue in our efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, in addition to reducing poverty for local farmers, ensuring greater economic security.
Another busy quarter has passed and with your support. Due to heavy rainfall, our farmers were unable to plant any new trees in January, February and March, however, the rains allowed vital time to focus on the preparation of seedlings. The local farmers we work with were able to prepare some 400 Pinus, 100 Mizambarau Pori, 100 Simbaulanga, and 500 Acacia seedlings. The first quarter of this year also included the collection of new seeds, and plucking out in polythene bags, in addition to the propagation of fruit seedlings from grafts in Choma and Kisosa.
We provided training for 90 farmers on the correct way to plant and care for young trees - their training focussed on agroforestry as part of a newly established carbon module. The farmers in attendance were from five differing villages (Ruvuma, Mgambazi, Tulo, Choma, and Kisosa) meaning they were able to disseminate their learning and skills within their local communities furthering the impact of this valuable project.
Your support for this project enables us to further work towards reduced greenhouse gases through the planting of even more trees and the conservation of tropical forests. In addition, your valuable donations work towards food security, poverty reduction, and the socio-economic development of participating farmers and communities.
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Thank you so much on behalf of APOPO and Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania for all of your support.
From October to December 2018, our HeroTREEs colleagues and farmers worked hard to ensure a successful close to the year planting a whopping 3,718 new trees. These new trees will directly contribute to reduced greenhouse gases, increased water quality, and an increase in the carbon content of the soil.
In addition to new trees being planted, Choma Street nursery prepared and nurtured 2,200 new seedlings ready to be planted in 2019. Of those seedlings, there were:
900 Acrocarpous
800 Pinus
300 Simbaulanga
100 Ficus
100 Misumba
A significant amount of training was also undertaken in the last quarter of 2018 with 90 farmers from Ruvuma, Mgambazi, Tulo, Choma and Kisosa in attendance. The training covered a number of topics including the collection and storage of seeds, their plantation in polythene bags, nursery establishment and the care of new seedlings.
A new year brings new goals for both APOPO and Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania, and with your help we'll be working to find more indigenous species in both seed and seedling form to establish a brand new nursery. We'll also be working hard to transplant the seedlings which have reached maturity and are ready for planting.
Both APOPO and Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania thank you for your continued support of this important project and we hope you'll continue to support us into 2019.
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