1.2 Detalles de contacto de las personas de referencia e instituciones involucradas en la evaluación y la documentación del Enfoque

1.3 Condiciones referidas al uso de datos documentados mediante WOCAT

El compilador y la/s persona(s) de referencia claves aceptan las condiciones acerca del uso de los datos documentados mediante WOCAT :

Sí

2.1 Breve descripción del Enfoque

Alternative and cost effective methods to control soil erosion

2.2 Descripción detallada del Enfoque MST

Descripción detallada del Enfoque MST:

Aims / objectives: Research alternative, cost effective measures to control soil erosion Training of potentail contractor to errect soil conservation structures (Black Economic Empowerment) Wider acceptance and adoption of techniques by neighbouring communities

Methods: On-site research Literature research Needs analysis Trial and error Awareness ampaigns and information days Job creation to build structures

Stages of implementation: Control invader plants Literature research Design small structures Construction of erosion structures and stock watering Research on run-off trials Data analysis Information sharing

Role of stakeholders: Construction of small structures, controll invader plans, construction of stock watering

2.3 Fotos del Enfoque

2.5 País/ región/ lugares donde el Enfoque fue aplicado

2.6 Fechas de inicio y conclusión del Enfoque

2.7 Tipo de Enfoque

• proyecto/ basado en un programa

2.8 Propósitos/ objetivos principales del Enfoque

The Approach focused mainly on SLM with other activities (Control invader and alien plants)

Research alternative, cost effective measures to control soil erosion Training of potentail contractor to errect soil conservation structures (Black Economic Empowerment) Wider acceptance and adoption of techniques by neighbouring communities

The SLM Approach addressed the following problems: Soil erosion Lost of grazing due to invader and alien plants Over grazing Lack of stock / grazing management Lack of knowledge

2.9 Condiciones que facilitan o impiden la implementación de la/s Tecnología/s aplicadas bajo el Enfoque

3.1 Partes interesadas involucradas en el Enfoque y sus roles

3.2 Involucramiento de los usuarios locales de tierras/ comunidades locales en las distintas fases del Enfoque

	Involucramiento de los usuarios locales de tierras/ comunidades locales	Especifique quién se involucró y describa las actividades
iniciación/ motivación	pasivo
planificación	pasivo
implementación	apoyo externo
monitoreo y evaluación	interactivo
Research	ninguno

3.3 Flujograma (si estuviera disponible)

3.4 La toma de decisiones en la selección de Tecnología(s) MST

Especifique quién decidió la selección de las Tecnología/ Tecnologías a implementarse:

• principalmente por especialistas MST en consulta con usuarios de tierras

Explique:

Decisions on the method of implementing the SLM Technology were made by mainly by SLM specialists with consultation of land users

4.1 Construcción de capacidades / capacitación

¿Se proporcionó la capacitación a usuarios de tierras/ otras partes interesadas?

Sí

• land user

Forma de capacitación:

• áreas de demostración
• reuniones públicas
• cursos

Temas avanzados:

Construction of SWC structures and training on veld management. Control of invader plants.

4.2 Servicio de asesoría

¿Los usuarios de tierras tienen acceso a un servicio de asesoría?

Sí

Especifique si servicio proporcionado se realizó:

• en los campos de los usuarios de tierras

Describa/ comentarios:

Name of method used for advisory service: Cost effective erosion control and veld management; Key elements: Awareness, Meetings formal and informal, Farm visits and participatory approaches

Advisory service is quite adequate to ensure the continuation of land conservation activities; Empowered through project to continue with SWC activities

4.4 Monitoreo y evaluación

¿El monitoreo y la evaluación forman parte del Enfoque?

Sí

Comentarios:

technical aspects were regular monitored through measurements; indicators: Functionaing (effectiveness) of structures

socio-cultural aspects were ad hoc monitored through observations; indicators: Adoption of technology

area treated aspects were regular monitored through measurements; indicators: Area treatede / conserved

no. of land users involved aspects were regular monitored through measurements; indicators: No. of community actively involved

management of Approach aspects were regular monitored through measurements; indicators: Maintenance and acceptance

There were few changes in the Approach as a result of monitoring and evaluation: Redesign of small structures and different application of materials

4.5 Investigación

¿La investigación formó parte del Enfoque?

Sí

Especifique los temas:

• ecología

Proporcione detalles adicionales e indique quién hizo la investigación:

Run-off trials and participatory approaches for community participation

Research was carried out on-farm

5.1 Presupuesto anual para el componente MST del Enfoque

Si no se conoce el presupuesto anual preciso, indique el rango:

• 100,000-1,000,000

Comentarios (ej. fuentes principales de financiamiento/ donantes principales):

Approach costs were met by the following donors: government (Agricultural Research Council): 80.0%; national non-government: 15.0%; local community / land user(s): 5.0%

5.2 Apoyo financiero/material proporcionado a los usuarios de tierras

¿Los usuarios de tierras recibieron financiamiento/ apoyo material para implementar la Tecnología/ Tecnologías? :

Sí

5.3 Subsidios para insumos específicos (incluyendo mano de obra)

• equipo

• agrícola

Si la mano de obra de usuarios de tierras fue un insumo sustancial, ¿fue:

• pagado en efectivo?

Comentarios:

Grant paid for labour

Material for SWC structures were fully financed

5.4 Crédito

¿Se proporcionó crédito bajo el Enfoque para actividades MST?

No

6.1 Impactos del Enfoque

6.4 Fortalezas/ ventajas del Enfoque

Fuerzas/ ventajas/ oportunidades desde la perspectiva del usuario de la tierra
Temporary job creation (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Not sustainable if there are no follow up projects)
Improved natural resource condition (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Maintain structures / control invasive plants / implement grazing system)
Contractor empowered with unique SWC methods - niche market (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Continue empowerment with training and informatin sharing. He has to advertise his services.)

Fuerzas/ ventajas/ oportunidades desde la perspectiva del compilador o de otra persona de referencia clave
Empowerment of community with knowledge and skills (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Ensure the adaption and implementation of structures and maintenance of current structures)
Empowerment of contractor (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Follow up projects and work for private sector)
Holistic approach towards environmental problems (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: systems approach deal with real causes of degradation. More partnerships and more stakholders involved.)
Cost effective methods to control soil conservation (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: More on-site research andawareness of test method technologies and approaches.)
Alien plant control (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Follow up and more research monitoring and evaluation)
Improved veld management (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Monitoring and evaluation)

6.5 Debilidades/ desventajas del Enfoque y formas de sobreponerse a ellos

Debilidades/ desventajas/ riesgos desde la perspectiva del usuario de la tierra	¿Cómo sobreponerse a ellas?
No ownership of land (land tennure - commonage)	Review use of commonages - need new policy
Low educational levels - difficalt to train, learn new technologies	Continue education, training and awareness
Contractor needs administrative empowerment	Capacity building

Debilidades/ desventajas/ riesgos desde la perspectiva del compilador o de otra persona de referencia clave	¿Cómo sobreponerse a ellas?
Lack of local expertise in SWC structures / small structures	Continue with researh and information shareing at national / international level.
Capacity on project management side	More and better trained project managers.
Financial support: Huge problem - small budget	Convince national donors about extent and degree of degradation problems. Look for private donors.
Politics exclude commercial farmers - project coud have bigger impact	Decision for restoration and conservation must be based on ecological needs and not political agendas.

7.1 Métodos/ fuentes de información