ICRISAT Archival Report 2006 - The seedlings of success in the ...

• The re-appearance of some wild animal species is also a very positive impact.
Table 11. Areas under mises en défens
Rural
communities
Area under
mises en
Number
of
Number
of people
Management plans and DMP contribution
défens (ha) villages
Dya 1318 30 19,778 One plan to implement socioeconomic monitoring and
evaluation
Paoskoto 4864 132 39,071 Elaboration and implementation of management plan:
socioeconomic monitoring and evaluation
Keur Baka 2941 62 17,398 Management plan to develop: socioeconomic monitoring
and evaluation
Mbadakhoune 873 29 11,952 Management plan to develop: Socioeconomic monitoring
and evaluation
2.3.3 Up-scaling the technology
This technology will be up-scaled to other communities in the region of Fatick. DMP-Senegal will facilitate the
establishment of these mis en defens in other sites and provide the necessary technical backstopping.
2.3.4 Contribution to the overall DMP project goal and objectives
This technology contributes specifically to Output 1.7 on identification and enhancement of local knowledge related
to the preservation and restoration of biological diversity and to Output 2 on development and implementation of
strategies for conservation, restoration and sustainable use of degraded agro-ecosystems.
2.3.5 Projected potential impact
This technology has a great potential for restoring the vegetation and the socio-ecological equilibrium of biological
diversity and at the same time meeting the needs of the populations for forest products.
2.4 Sahelian Eco-Farm (SEF)
2.4.1 The basis of the technology’s success
The Sahelian Eco-Farm (SEF) is an integrated production system for soil, water, crop and nutrient management for
increased productivity. It consists of water harvesting techniques (half-moons), the growing of high value trees such
as Pomme du Sahel and Acacia colei, which provide food for human consumption, fodder and feeds for livestock
and chicken, mulch to protect the soil, the rotation of cereals and leguminous crops and various cultural practices for
improved water and nutrient management.
2.4.2 How is it implemented?
A SEF was installed in Pelew. At present, other sites and farmers associations are being identified for the
establishment of the SEF in their fields.
2.4.3 Up-scaling the technology
DMP Senegal is involved with 20 rural communities in its efforts to scale-up this technology. The local plans of
development serve as a basis for the scaling-up activities. These activities integrate aspects of natural resource
management, livestock and socioeconomic issues. There are various forums for interactions and discussions with the
rural communities, which ensure the participation of vulnerable populations in all the activities. The management
and use of the natural resources are decentralized.
2.4.4 Contribution to the overall DMP project goals and objectives
This technology contributes to the overall goal of the improvement of the food security and income of rural
communities. It also contributes specifically to DMP-GEF Output 4 on testing and promotion of sustainable
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