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PLANTING PODS
Community Forests International’s adaptation of The Legacy Foundation’s fuel briquette press technology
Although the Island is small, a population of over 350,000 makes Pemba one of Africa’s most densely populated regions. With over half the population under the age of 15, will the waters and forests be able to support more population growth? How can we work with the natural environment to expand the island’s carrying capacity?
Trees for food, fuel, fodder, building materials, medicine, and countless ecological services.
Community Tree Planting
Seed Collection and Propagation Site Selection and Preparation Tree Planting and Environmental Education
Community Reforestation
Research Nursery Shumba Vyamboni
Experimentation - Species propogation - Planting technologies Education and Outreach Future Potential??
Organic Planting Pods
An alternative to black polyethylene. The use of these locally made, organic containers replaces dependence on expensive and environmentally harmful polyethylene seedling sacks. In response to the success of Abdallah’s trials, CFI has initiated a fundraising drive in order to provide each of the 13 community nurseries on Pemba with a “Pod Press”.
The Vision Now Durable seedling containers that act as a slow-release fertilizer inoculated with healthy soil biota.
Community-based industry producing seedling containers and fuel briquettes.
Thank you for listening and we look forward to sharing and learning with you.
Lisa@forestsinternational.org Brennan@forestsinternational.org