
30/08/2023
Day 3 in pictures
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Day 3 in pictures
Gogo Ndyara is a regular visitor at our ZAS stand every year. Every time she will be giving us an update on how her fruit trees are faring and seeking advice on how to manage them properly.
She also comes in to exchange her old hat for a new one.
We love Gogo for her love of trees.
How do I establish a nursery?
How do I manage my trees?
How do I plant trees?
Which trees can I plant where?
Our Forestry Commission Zimbabwe team is waiting to answer these frequently asked questions and more at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2023.
Come meet with us at stand 097, 2nd Avenue, Opposite Robbie Mupawose Centre.
Considering training in forestry?
Come and meet with Zimbabwe College of Forestry at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2023.
Stand 097 2nd Avenue, Opp Robbie Mupawose Centre.
We are ready to receive you at this year's Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, 28 August- 2 September 2023
Theme: Forestry Solutions For Sustained Growth- Adaptation, Profictivity, Linkages.
Come and let's talks all matters forestry at our stand, No. 97, Opposite Robbie Mupawose Centre
Also watch this space for daily updates.
In preparation for our tree planting campaign, last week our teams had a tree planting demonstration at the Forestry Commission Zimbabwe from Forester Mutanga. A forester is a person who practises forestry, the science, art, and profession of managing forests.
To say we had an amazing time would be the understatement of the century! Mr. Mutanga is a walking, talking, and breathing encyclopedia. He literally downloaded information into us and we were blown away. Thank you sir.
We are also extremely grateful to the Commission because as we move around the camp sites this week, we are going to have them as part of our teams, helping us demonstrate how to plant a tree. Now how about that!?
Fridays are Field Days!
Today we were in Dimbiti Village ( Marondera Rural) where were participating in the belated commemorations of the Day of the African Child.
Jointly organised by Agriseeds, ZBC, EMA, Forestry Commission and ARDA, this event was a platform to award outstanding children in the Sustainable Agriculture Competition run by Agriseeds as well as promote sustainable environmental practices.
Five students received prizes for best projects exhibiting sustainable agricultural practices and the best performing child was Chantelle Chipatiso whose family hosted the field day at their homestead. As part of today's program, Forestry Commission Zimbabwe established an orchard at the homestead.
This event was held under the theme, '" Promoting Young Sustainable Farmers in a Digital Environment," and the Guest of Honour was the Junior President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Neville Mavu.
Environmental Management Agency
The event in pictures below...
Its a wrap at the Zimbabwe National Disability Expo which came to an end today.
Forestry Commission took the opportunity to raise awareness and engage with people living with disabilities on various programmes being implemented to support their livelihoods.
Many people continue to show interest in adopting suatainabel forestry practices for a better future and attainment of vision 2030.
Forestry Commission takes pride in ensuring that it mainstreams people with disabilities especially youths and children in its various forestry programmes.
The "newest" foresters in town.
Zimbabwe College of Forestry
30 June 2023
Zimbabwe College of Forestry Graduation
35 Students graduated today at the Zimbabwe College of Forestry with Certificates and Diplomas in Forestry.
The Graduation Ceremony, held under the theme, "Transforming Lives through Forestry Training and Innovation," launched well trained new foresters into the industry that has a huge role to play in the country's economic growth.
The Guest of Honour, Mrs Jakazi, currently the Managing Director of Wattle Company encouraged the new graduates to be innovators who will continue to drive the country towards sustainable management of forest resources.
Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe
We are attending the Zimbabwe National Disability Expo currently ongoing in Gwanda, Matabeleland South.
The Expo being held under the theme, “Holistic empowerment of youth and children with disabilities towards the attainment of vision 2030. A better and brighter future for everyone," is a platform to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and empowers all stakeholders to come together to share information and raise awareness to the public on disability mainstreaming and inclusion.
Forestry Commission is all-inclusive, supporting People Living With Disabilities (PWD) to establish forestry projects that sustain their livelihoods. Forestry projects like beekeeping, agroforestry and orchard establishment are important for PWD as they are lifetime investments that are not labour intensive.
Forest Management- Everyone's Responsibility towards attainment of vision 2030.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June 2023
'Her Land. Her Rights.'
The global commemorations for Desertification and Drought Day 2023 focus on women's land rights, which are critical for attaining the worldwide objectives of gender equality and land degradation neutrality.
Women play a pivotal role in the health of the land through active participation in Sustainable Forest Management initiatives.
"Her land. Her rights" emphasizes the need to invest in women’s equal access to land and associated assets in the process of attaining Sustainable Development Goals.
The Zimbabwe's Forest Financing Strategy Validation Workshop is currently being held in Harare to say to validate the draft National Forest Financing Strategy, an output of a 5-day workshop held in October 2022 which sought to find avenues to enhance the fundraising capacity of key stakeholders in the forestry sector and review the status of forests financing in Zimbabwe.
The workshop was a key step in the process of developing a National Forest Financing Strategy.
The validation workshop was officially opened by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe, Ambassador Raphael Faranisi.
Stakeholders participating include;
TIMB, Sustainable Afforestation Association, Timber Producers Federation, Allied Timbers Zimbabwe ATZ, MyTrees Trust, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement, the University of Zimbabwe and the Environmental Management Agency
🇿🇼commemorations in Harare.
Trees and Forests are key components of a healthy environment.
Motivational Monday...
Nyaradzo Group
WWF Zimbabwe
Forestry Commission Zimbabwe
Environmental Management Agency
Zimbabwe Climate Change Coalition
African Youth Initiative on Climate Change Zimbabwe
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023
Forestry Commission supporting the campaign.
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
5 JUNE
Matabeleland South Province held its Fire Week launch in Mzingwane District _Ntabende Primary School.
The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Honourable A. Ncube stressed on the need to prevent and stop veld fires for protection of the environment and life.
Also present at the launch was the member of parliament for Mzingwane District (Retired) Brig General L. Mayihlome who encouraged all stakeholder to collaborate and raise awareness, supply fire fighting equipment and train fire fighting teams.
Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe
Environmental Management Agency
Prevent and stop veld fires to protect environment! Our national heritage.
Imagine the iconic Great Zimbabwe without those equally iconic trees found in the Great Enclosure. These trees have been well conserved and are assumed to be as old as the historical monument.
We would like to think these trees add to the history and mystery of the 'House of Stone.'
there are four great specimens of mimusops zeyheri (bot)/red milkwood (eng)/muchechete/muchirinje/mukaurura/svanzwa (sh)/umbumbulu (ndeb) in the Great Enclosure.
Happy
Biodiversity connects us all!
The United Nations proclaimed 22 May as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB).
theme 2023
“From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity”
This theme builds on the results of COP 15 which emphasised the implementation of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (agreement).
Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and all stakeholders are encouraged to launch their actions towards the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework today (22 May) or take IDB 2023 as an opportunity to publicise and highlight the work they have done so far.
Forests and Biodiversity
A healthy forest sustains a wide range of animal and plant species through provision of food, shelter, clean air and water.
🌳🐝 Thriving trees, buzzing bees! 🌼🐝
Healthy trees aren't just beautiful, they are crucial for our buzzing friends. Bees rely on trees for food, protection from predators, shelter from harsh weather conditions, and so much more!
From hollow trunks to leafy canopies, trees create vital habitats for our pollinators. 🏡🌳
Let's protect and preserve our trees for a thriving ecosystem and thriving pollinators.
Happy World Bee Day 🐝
National Commemorations of the International day of Families - 19 May
We took tree planting to this national event held at Sengezane Village, Gwanda District in Matabeleland South Province.
The event was spearheaded by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises and officiated by the Minister, Honourable S. G. G. Nyoni.
Families are the founding units of the society and the culture of tree planting, tree care and environmental stewardship starts at home.
Planting fruits trees does not only improve food security at household level but also play a critical role in mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
A total of 996 assorted fruit trees were planted to mark this event.
is around the corner! Did you know that biogas can be used as a tool to safeguard biodiversity?
“We are preparing for with a launch of a documentary on the work done with and in the Zambezi Valley!”
Cabinet has approved the National Forestry Policy (NFP), which seeks to promote community participation in forest management and create a platform for building resilience to the impacts of climate change by rehabilitating degraded areas, maintaining and increasing the country's forest cover. The policy, being an important step in addressing deforestation and recognizing the importance of forests and trees outside of forests to food and nutrition security, will ensure that forests contribute effectively to national development, environmental protection, climate change mitigation, sustainable forest management, and benefit sharing of proceeds from the forests.
Cabinet has also approved the Carbon Credit Framework (CCF) which will guide players, benefit communities and protect investors who wish to establish carbon trade-related projects in the country. The framework establishes institutions to enhance transparency of transactions and accountability to ensure that the country gets a fair share of the proceeds from the trade.
Zimbabwe is well positioned for Sustainable Forest Management
Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe
The month of May is the Mental Health Awareness Month
The World Vision International (2021) described mental health issues as 'a silent pandemic' affecting young people (ages 15 - 35) who are the most vulnerable to anxiety, depression, su***de etc compared to the general population.
The Greening Kuwadzana Project Acknowledges the link between mental wellness and exposure to natural green spaces, particularly trees. For instance, a 2020 research paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that exposure to forests generally reduces mental stress, anxiety, depression, and improves moods.
We are therefore having a campaign on the 20th of May called Tree Care Therapy for Mental Health with Ndinewe Foundation a leading mental health advocacy organisation in Harare. We are inviting you to join us to speak out and plant some trees in solidarity with mental health issues affecting us as young people.
For more information, please get in touch on the details on the flyer🌳🧠💚
Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Let's Green The Future SAYoF LoudSilence Mental Health Support The City of Harare Chinese Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe Yolk Africa Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association MentalHealthPH
We wish you happy and safe holidays!
Today we are in Mhondoro-Ngezi where tree planting was part of the program at the launch of the African Christian Council International- Zimbabwe chapter at Pamuzinda Donain.
The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde. Dr E D Mnangagwa led in the tree planting event planting an avocado tree in the orchard established at the centre.
Assorted fruit trees were also handed over to the church leader, Bishop Johannes Ndanga by the President for distribution to church members as a way of promoting community fruit tree growing which feeds into the Horticulture Recovery Growth Plan which was launched in 2021.
The program is targeting 1.8 million households to have planted at least 10 fruit trees by 2025.
We are happy that tree planting continues to find prominence in activities happening across all sectors of society.
Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe
Teamwork makes the dream work!
WWF Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Youth Biodiversity Network
Environmental Management Agency
Friends Of The Environment
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Forestry Commission joins the rest of the world in marking Earth Hour today!
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World Meteorological Day Commemorations!
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World Met Day is commemorated annually on 23 March celebrating the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950.
It is the platform to highlight the important contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to disaster preparedness and management and the subsequent safety and wellbeing of society.
World Meteorological Day commemorations were held at Goetz Observatory in Bulawayo today, under the theme, "The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations."
Tree Planting is Timeless!
Anytime is tree-planting time!
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Trees and Forests(-an imperative) for Ecosystem Restoration and Improved Livelihoods. We are sharing a snippet of a conversation we had with Mrs Chidongo of Mbire District in Mashonaland Central who is demonstrating good environmental practices in the face of environmental challenges faced by her community ranging from prolonged droughts, high temperatures and frequent floods. She has created and managed a safe space for her family through establishment of a fruit orchard, construction of a bio-digester and taking up agroforestry and poultry projects. #foodsecurity #nutritionsecurity #cleanenergy
Good stories of change coming from Mashonaland West, Hurungwe District. Communities are working together to reduce fire incidences this fire season. #zerotolerance to fires #notoveldtfires
Mashonaland West in general and Hurungwe District in particular have over the years become synonymous with deforestation associated with tobacco-growing in the area. Tobacco growing has been adopted as the major livelihood option by many households and this has had negative impacts on the environment. Forestry Commission and other institutions are making efforts to increase awareness on the need for the local community to sustainably utilize their natural resources and call to action community members to be more involved in forest and land restoration activities. The Zambezi Valley Biodiversity Project currently active in the area, through the Global Environment Facility (GEF 6), has facilitated interventions that allow for rehabilitation and restoration of the landscape through activities like; *Beekeeping; *Woodlot Establishment; *Woodland Management; *Fruit Tree Growing; *Gully Reclamation *Nutrition Garden establishment among other community development programs and activities.
Forestry Commission is attending the African Elephant Conference that commenced today (23 May) and ending on the 26th of May 2022 at Hwange Safari Lodge. The Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Mr. M. Munodawafa articulated the objectives of this conference in his opening remarks
Promoting the planting of Zim's Tree of The Year 2022, syzigium cordatum, waterberry, mukute/muhute/umdoni.
As part of events to launch the National Fire Awareness week today, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hon M. N Ndlovu commissioned firefighting equipment procured through the Zambezi Valley Biodiversity Project under the Global Environment Fund (GEF) 6 facility. Equipment procured includes fire-beaters, high pressure knapsack sprayers, windblowers and fire catchers that will be despatched to the three districts of Mbire, Hurungwe and Muzarabani in the project areas.
'Out of the mouth of babes,' they say. Let's hear it for trees from our little friend, 8-year old Micla, Nokutenda Never, a grade 2 pupil at Glenview #7 primary school. #CatchThemYoung #treesandforests #treesarelife
LAUNCH OF THE TREES AND FORESTRY FACT CHALLENGE!!! The Forestry Commission in partnership with Africa Youth Initiative on Climate Change will be running the Trees and Forestry Fact Challenge. 🌳 WHY? TO raise awareness on the importance of tree planting and sustainable forestry management. TO build on COP 26 momentum by enhancing Zimbabwe’s carbon sinks. TO encourage every individual to plant and nature a tree. 🌳 Target Participants The workshop targets Government Ministries and Parastatals, Corporates, Civil Society, Academia and all the citizens of Zimbabwe. 🌳 How the Challenge works For one to enter the competition post a fact/knowledge on trees or a picture of the work you are doing on trees and forests on Facebook (Meta) or Twitter and tag the Forestry Commission and AYICCC. The Individual or Organisation with the highest posts/likes will receive an award. 🌳 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Corporates/organisations Individuals 🌳 PRIZES Corporates: Two leading corporates/organisations will win 1000 tree seedlings each to be planted in the areas of their choice. Individuals: Number 1 – A prize package of a food hamper, USD100.00 and 50 tree seedlings. Number 2 – A prize package of a food hamper, USD50.00 and 30 tree seedlings Number 3 –A prize package of a food hamper and 20 tree seedlings Winners will be announced on the National Tree Planting Day #Treesourtreasure #Treesarelife #treesforests #ecosystemrestoration #improvedlivelihoods
LAUNCH OF THE TREES AND FORESTRY FACT CHALLENGE!!! The Forestry Commission in partnership with Africa Youth Initiative on Climate Change will be running the Trees and Forestry Fact Challenge. 🌳 WHY? TO raise awareness on the importance of tree planting and sustainable forestry management. TO build on COP 26 momentum by enhancing Zimbabwe’s carbon sinks. TO encourage every individual to plant and nature a tree. 🌳 Target Participants The workshop targets Government Ministries and Parastatals, Corporates, Civil Society, Academia and all the citizens of Zimbabwe. 🌳 How the Challenge works For one to enter the competition post a fact/knowledge on trees or a picture of the work you are doing on trees and forests on Facebook (Meta) or Twitter and tag the Forestry Commission and AYICCC. The Individual or Organisation with the highest posts/likes will receive an award. 🌳 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Corporates/organisations Individuals 🌳 PRIZES Corporates: Two leading corporates/organisations will win 1000 tree seedlings each to be planted in the areas of their choice. Individuals: Number 1 – A prize package of a food hamper, USD100.00 and 50 tree seedlings. Number 2 – A prize package of a food hamper, USD50.00 and 30 tree seedlings Number 3 –A prize package of a food hamper and 20 tree seedlings Winners will be announced on the National Tree Planting Day #Treesourtreasure #Treesarelife #treesforests #ecosystemrestoration #improvedlivelihoods
Celebrating inroads made in lobbying traditional leaders to be at the forefront of forest conservation initiatives. The involvement of Chiefs and other traditional leaders in conservation issues ensures the success of community forest conservation initiatives as there is enhanced ownership of programs and projects. Forestry Commission is indeed happy with this development. The future is Green! #treesforests #EcosystemRestoration #improvedlivelihoods
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