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Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources

Environment and Agriculture Team

Sustainable Development for Chegutu District

The Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources Management Department of Chegutu Rural District Council is dedicated to promoting sustainable land use, environmental protection, and agricultural development to ensure food security and ecological balance for current and future generations.

Our Key Focus Areas

Environmental Management

  •   Environmental impact assessments
  •   Pollution control and waste management
  •   Climate change adaptation programs
  •   Wetland and biodiversity conservation

Agricultural Development

  •   Extension services for farmers
  •   Irrigation development
  •   Livestock production support
  •   Crop diversification programs

Natural Resources Management

  •   Sustainable forestry practices
  •   Water resources management
  •   Land use planning
  •   Soil conservation programs

Community Education

  •   Environmental awareness campaigns
  •   Farmer field schools
  •   Conservation education programs
  •   Sustainable agriculture training

Current Initiatives

Tree Planting Program

Annual community tree planting initiative with 10,000 indigenous trees planted each year

Renewable Energy

Promotion of solar energy solutions for rural households

Waste Recycling

Community waste separation and recycling program

Aquaculture Development

Support for small-scale fish farming projects

Our Projects

Wetland Conservation Project Ongoing

Wetland Conservation Program

Restoration and protection of critical wetland ecosystems in the district.

Irrigation Development Project New

Smallholder Irrigation Scheme

Development of 50ha irrigation scheme for small-scale farmers.

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