Conservation and Rehabilitation of Community Green Space - Old New River School Grounds in Nevis
Free grazing animals have destroyed the grass covering that protected the soil from being washed away and have transported seeds from various weeds and plants unto the community?s only green space. Additionally, a sharply sloping terrain has resulted in extensive soil erosion that needs to be remedied.
Heavy rains have resulted in the washing away of top soil which have exposed stones and gravel.
? Fence entire area to eliminate free access especially by animals within the first 3 months of the project.
? To install an appropriate irrigation system and to grass 100% of the grounds.
? To minimize the amount of water running onto the field by at least 75%
? Too reduce soil erosion by about 50% in one year
? To recreate a green space in the community that will enhance the aesthetics of the community
Heavy rains have resulted in the washing away of top soil which have exposed stones and gravel.
? Fence entire area to eliminate free access especially by animals within the first 3 months of the project.
? To install an appropriate irrigation system and to grass 100% of the grounds.
? To minimize the amount of water running onto the field by at least 75%
? Too reduce soil erosion by about 50% in one year
? To recreate a green space in the community that will enhance the aesthetics of the community
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
St. George’s Development and Enhancement Committee - (GDEC)
Country:
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Land Degradation
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 40,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 27,410.00
Project Number:
STK/SGP/OP5/Y4/CORE/LD/14/06
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
? Enlist the assistance of the community and a contractor to erect proper fencing to protect the ground from free roaming and grazing animals
? Community to plant fruit trees around the perimeter will help hold the soil in place
? Implement a strategy for the maintenance of the ground so that it can be used by members of the surrounding communities
Gender Focus
An analysis of the gender issues has been examined. The labour is divided between men and women using traditional roles.
User conflict. Females may feel that they are not getting full or adequate usage. Male domination of space especially for cricket and football.
[Participants/beneficiaries and Capacity Building/Training]
Number of females: 16
Number of males: 30
Number of youths 19
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Ilis Watts
Email:
Address
Conaree Village, Conaree, St. Kitts (temporary)
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