Gedged: Soil and water conservation campaign

The inhabitants of Gedged district area, Shieb sub-zone have conducted successful soil and water conservation projects towards combating soil erosion, ensuring food security, and boosting incomes.

Asmara, 2 March 2016 – The inhabitants of Gedged district area, Shieb sub-zone have conducted successful soil and water conservation projects towards combating soil erosion, ensuring food security, and boosting incomes.

During the popular campaigns, locals have constructed a 2.5 km-long trench and 3 meter-long wall to upgrade farmlands damaged during last year’s rainy season.

Noting that the rivers that flow from the highlands have often caused considerable damage to their farmlands, the inhabitants reiterated their readiness to finalize the campaign before the current rainy season sets in.

Mayor of Shieb sub-zone, Mr. Mohamed Ashkerai, commended local participants for their active contributions to the campaign.

According to report, the residents of the Northern and Southeren Mensheb administrative areas have also conducted similar campaigns.