DAI Woodlot Project

Two hectares (10 jeribs) of woodlot were planted on private land in each of five districts.  From five to seven participating farmer/landowners were selected  (30 total) to plant from one to three jeribs of woodlot. A rotating harvest system will be established to provide a sustainable supply of product as well as a sustainable income for the farmers. 

One fourth of each woodlot will be harvested each year beginning after the third year.  The proceeds from harvest will be kept by the farmer/landowner as a return to land and management and provide an income of over ten times that of wheat.  Realization of a projected sustainable return of over $6,000 per hectare ($60,000 total) starting at the end of year three spread over 30 farmers in the district.

PHOTOS

Top: A farmer explains why he is happy with the project; not only does growing eucalyptus provide a crop on land that was not productive before, it also manages his water levels creating additional farm land.

Middle: Eucalyptus grows among the reeds in a swampy area that was not productive prior to the project.

Bottom: Ahmad Said, IFHope and Susan Anderson, DAI conduct a site visit.  

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