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Water exploitation is a major issue in Afghanistan. The lift irrigation technology helps to irrigate an afforestation/agroforestry area (demonstration plot) using surface water (rivers) and solar-powered submersible pump. The construction of reservoirs at the demo plot ensures efficient water storage and use for irrigation purposes without relying on groundwater. A …

• Compiler: Ahmad Khalid Wiyar
• 01/12/2025 11:33 a.m.

An integrated community-led initiative has been established to restore the degraded forests in Paktya province. This initiative focuses on setting up nurseries and incorporates both indigenous and scientific knowledge to cultivate climate-resilient species, such as Cedrus deodara and Pinus gerardiana. These efforts have enhanced the community’s knowledge and skills in …

• Compiler: Mohammad Wazir Ahmadzai
• 12/09/2024 5:30 a.m.

Micro irrigation canal system for supplying water to poplar plantations on sloping lands.

• Compiler: Aqila Haidery
• 05/10/2014 2:38 p.m.

Earthen trenches with soil bunds built along contours in staggered design

• Compiler: Aqila Haidery
• 02/08/2016 8:20 a.m.

Local and new varieties of fruits are planted on degraded land in accordance with improved management practices. The established orchards and vineyards serve double purpose of soil protection and income generation for the rural households. The alfalfa under the trees supports tree growth and is used for livestock fodder.

• Compiler: Bettina Wolfgramm
• 10/27/2016 9:32 p.m.

The learning site incorporates several key elements of the technology including a solar-powered water lifting system, three reservoirs and an adopted irrigation system. It features demonstration plots for various initiatives, such as tree planting (walnut, almond, pomegranate and mulberry, the cultivation of fodder (alfalfal Mazari palm) and and medicinal plants …

• Compiler: Mohammad Arif
• 12/23/2024 11:01 a.m.

The learning site incorporates several key elements of the technology including a solar-powered water lifting system, three reservoirs and an adopted irrigation system. It features demonstration plots for various initiatives, such as tree planting (walnut, almond, pomegranate and mulberry , the cultivation of fodder (alfalfal Mazari palm) and and medicinal …

• Compiler: Mohammad Arif
• 12/23/2024 11:01 a.m.

Using a gravity-irrigation system, spring water is diverted to fill reservoirs and then distributed to fields for the restoration of degraded forest areas, with the active involvement of local communities and a focus on the sustainable use of water resources (spring water).

• Compiler: Mohammad Wazir Ahmadzai
• 01/28/2025 5:32 a.m.

Mangrove afforestation in newly accreted land along cooastal regions accelerates the process of land stabilization, creates new forest resources, and enriches biodiversity.

• Compiler: Fazlay Arafat
• 01/06/2019 10:30 a.m.

The indigenous community in Bolipara village of the Thanchi upazlia (sub-district) of the Bandarban district are reducing or preventing land degradation through the cultivation and conservation of medicinal plants. This practice provides the raw material needed, by local traditional healers, to produce herbal medicines for the indigenous and tribal peoples.

• Compiler: Fazlay Arafat
• 12/26/2018 6:02 a.m.