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Overgrazing and overcropping leads to soil erosion.
The project programs regular periods where the land is left fallow
as a preventive measure. Overgrazing and overcropping leads to soil erosion.
The project programs regular periods where the land is left fallow
as a preventive measure. Here Afriplex and Artemisia grow on a fallow
field. Bunding and terracing are two practises utilized
to combat soil erosion. A sheep herder feeds his sheep on his farm near Oujda.
A view of the newly constructed Canal de Rocade.
Bunding and terracing are two practises utilized
to combat soil erosion. Here Afriplex and Artemesia plants are used
to fix bunding. Bunding and terracing are two practises utilized
to combat soil erosion. Here Afriplex and Artemesia plants are used
to fix bunding. A sign marking the 118 kilometer Canal de Rocade
built by the project. Workers weed seedlings at a nursery in Bouarfa. The
project provides seeds to be nurtured and used for reforestation
of degraded areas. Workers weed seedlings at a nursery in Bouarfa. The
project provides seeds to be nurtured and used for reforestation
of degraded areas. Man sitting beside the newly constructed 118 kilometer
Canal de Rocade built by the project. Workers weed seedlings at a nursery in Bouarfa. The
project provides seeds to be nurtured and used for reforestation
of degraded areas. Workers prepare seedling beds at a nursery in Bouarfa.
The project provides seeds to be nurtured and used for reforestation
of degraded areas. Artemesia seeds are stored in a nursery in Bourfa.
The project provides seeds to be nurtured and used for reforestation
of degraded areas. View of a newly built irrigation canal not yet in
operation. A veterinarian collects blood samples from sheep
as part of an epidemiological survey carried out by the Central
Veterinary laboratory at Oujda. Windbreaking fences planted on the edge of an oasis
in Oujda to prevent desertification. In addition the areas between
the fences have been planted with Afriplex and Artemesia. A cultivated field within an oasis, protected by
windbreaking fences to ward off desert encroachment. A farmer in front of his cultivated field within
an oasis. The area is protected by windbreaking fences to ward off
desert encroachment. An irrigation canal brings water to an oasis. The project is helping local farmers to improve the
existing irrigation system. A veterinarian collects blood samples from sheep
as part of an epidemiological survey carried out by the Central
Veterinary laboratory at Oujda as part of the project's livestock
health sub-component. Construction workers build an irrigation canal. Farmers meet at the weekly market in Oujda. Sheep herders load large inner-tubes full of water
onto a cart. A cistern built by the project near Oujda supplies
fresh water. Sheep herders load a portable container with fresh
water from a cistern built by the project near Oujda. Sheep herders load large inner-tubes full of water
onto a cart. A cistern built by the project near Oujda supplies
fresh water. Construction workers build an irrigation canal. A herder pours water into a tank that he transports
on a cart back to his land. A cistern built by the project near
Oujda supplies fresh water to local herders. Worker at an irrigation canal construction site.
An irrigation canal built by the project. A herder pours water into a tank that he transports
on a cart back to his land. A cistern built by the project near
Oujda supplies fresh water to local herders. Worker at an irrigation canal construction site.
A farmer operates a motor pump to draw water from
an underground cistern in Bouarfa. A sheep herder drinks water from a cistern built
by the project Experimental station in the project area. A young boy loads up on plastic containers before
going to collect water. A woman loads up on plastic containers before going
to collect water. Experimental station in the project area. Portrait of a farmer near Oujda. |
A boot print in the fine sand of the desert. To prevent
desert encroachment, the project is promoting dune fixing in the
area. Three girls playing outside their home. A woman displays traditionally embroidered handicrafts
which she produces as an income-generating activity. A woman displays traditionally embroidered handicrafts
which she produces as an income-generating activity. Man at control panel connected to the Canal de Rocade.
A member of a sheep herders cooperative. View of an irrigation canal. Farmers and sheep herders meet at the weekly market
in Oujda. Farmers and sheep herders meet at the weekly market
in Oujda. A veterinarian collects blood samples from sheep
as part of an epidemiological survey carried out by the Central
Veterinary laboratory at Oujda. A nomad sheep herder with his flock. A nomad sheep herder grazing his flock. This bare
and eroded soil is caused in part by overgrazing. A woman collects water from the newly constructed
Canal de Rocade irrigation canal. The accessibility of water will
allow a shift from traditional subsistence farming to one that is
market oriented. A family of nomads in front of their tent near Bouarfa.
Nomadic sheep herders prepare tea in their tent.
Nomadic sheep herders prepare tea in their tent.
Women collect water from an irrigation canal. A woman collects water from the newly constructed
Canal de Rocade irrigation canal. The accessibility of water will
allow a shift from traditional subsistence farming to one that is
market oriented. Farmers collect water from an irrigation canal. A farmer in the field with donkeys. Construction workers build an irrigation canal. Technicians from the Central Veterinary Laboratory
in Oujda check blood and urine samples collected from livestock
in the field. The project has provided funding for the laboratory
to promote parasite related illness prevention techniques and vaccination
to livestock in the area. Construction workers build an irrigation canal. Technicians from the Central Veterinary Laboratory
in Oujda check blood and urine samples collected from livestock
in the field. The project has provided funding for the laboratory
to promote parasite related illness prevention techniques and vaccination
to livestock in the area. Technicians from the Central Veterinary Laboratory
in Oujda check blood and urine samples collected from livestock
in the field. The project has provided funding for the laboratory
to promote parasite related illness prevention techniques and vaccination
to livestock in the area. Technicians from the Central Veterinary Laboratory
in Oujda check blood and urine samples collected from livestock
in the field. The project has provided funding for the laboratory
to promote parasite related illness prevention techniques and vaccination
to livestock in the area. A sheep herder grazes his flock near Bouarfa. He
recieves assistance from the project. A sheep herder grazes his flock near Bouarfa. He
receives assistance from the project. Construction workers build an irrigation canal. A sheep herder gathers his flock together for vaccination.
A veterinary technician vaccinates sheep against
gastro-intestinal parasites near Bourfa. The mobile veterinary unit,
part of the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Oujda treats livestock
in the area . A sheep herder feeds his sheep on his farm near Oujda.
Construction workers lay the cement for an irrigation
canal. A veterinary technician vaccinates sheep against
gastro-intestinal parasites near Bourfa. The mobile veterinary unit,
part of the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Oujda treats livestock
in the area . To prevent soil erosion natural barriers have been
erected. Construction workers build an irrigation canal. An example of natural windbreakers erected to combat
desert encroachment. An example of natural windbreakers erected to combat
desert encroachment. An example of natural windbreakers built to combat
desert encroachment. |
