Tags Fanya Juu Fanya Chini Manyara Tanzania Rainwater Harvesting Land Restoration Regreening Soil Management Water conservation Trenches

Landscape Restoration of Kwaraa Farm, Tanzania

Drone footage shot from above Kwaraa farm in Manyara region, Tanzania. Footage taken in May 2023. The landscape restoration technique used in this location is Fanya-Juu and Fanya-Chini

Image ID 56900511
Production Year 2023
Length 00:00:37
Production Company JustDiggit Foundation
ResolutionHD
FormatMP4

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Fanya Chini, or "throw it downwards" in Kiswahili, involves trenches and ridges facing downslope to protect soil from erosion. Fanya Juu, translating to "throw it upwards", is similar but includes terrace bunds and ditches to keep rainwater on the farm, enhancing water availability for crops. This method promotes land regreening.

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JustDiggit Foundation