Kihunge Integrated Conservation Initiatives (KICI) dates back to 1996 and has as its goal to create a 10 hectare woodlot at Kihunge-Biharamulo through natural vegetation regeneration, enrichment planting and "integrated environmentally friendly related activities." Bush fire control has been used to stimulate natural regeneration coupled with enrichment planting of appropriate tree species. A tree nursery there has the capacity to raise 10,000-20,000 seedlings each year, but has been under-producing due to a lack of sufficient resources. The seedlings that are produced are either planted on the site, distributed freely to institutions or sold at the subsidized price of $ 0.07 to interested individuals. Other KICI projects include modern and traditional beehives (25) and two fish ponds raising Tilapia to supplement communiy nutrition. Rampant deforestation in the area has been checked, and the site is now seen as a model for habitat rehabilitation and management.

Nature of EPF support: Grant awarded for the improvement of tree seedling production for supply to the community.

For more information or to make a direct contribution contact:
Christian Byamungu
Secretary General,
Facilitation for Integrated Development and Relief Services
P.O. Box 72
Biharamulo , TANZANIA
TEL: 255-66-22005/6/7 ext. 85
FAX: 255-66-23222