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Cards (6)

  • The eden foundation
    • Brings them trees and bushes so they can grow natrually in the dry area and give food in times of need
    • Very effective as provides food to all familys
  • Contour stone bunds
    • Stone bunds built on natrual contour lined. This contols soil erosion and run-off. They trap leaves and dirt but allow rains to flow through.
    • Most effective when used used along side planing trees on contour lines
  • Half-moon pits
    • Farmers digging irrigation ditches, a Delfino is hooked to a tractor and can cover 15-20 hectares a day
    • Much quicker than farmers doing it themselves and ensures land is preped
  • Managed grazing areas
    • The community come together and manage land so that everyone has equal access
    • They decide on the best and most sustainable land use
    • As long as everyone does their part it will be effective
  • The great green wall
    • Wall of trees, stops wind and soil erosion and stops overland flow
    • Improves soil fertility and improves food availability
    • It has improved the biodiversity and saplings cause more trees to grow
  • Solar cookers in chad
    • way to cook food in hot conditions without wood, so minimal resources needed
    • Much cheeper and better for the environment