Mozambique, Nhambita Community Carbon Project

Project Documents

Mid-Term report University of Edinburgh (2006). A summary of the project activities and an update on the research activities.

An Annual Progress Report 2006 University of Edinburgh

Exploring the Socio-economic role of charcoal and the potential for sustainable charcoal production in the Chicale Regulado, Mozambique (Alastair Herd 2007) A dissertation for the degree of MSc. at the University of Edinburgh.

Productivity and Carbon Fluxes of Tropical Savannas (Prof. John Grace 2006)

Carbon change rate and assessment of its drivers in Nhambita Mozambique (Gudrun Wallentin, University of Edinburgh, September 2006)

Payments for Carbon Sequestration in Africa: Status and Challenes to Scaling up. Jindal, R. Michigan State University (2006).

Technical Speficiations

A number of technical specifications have been developed using the Plan Vivo System. Available on this website is a library of technical specifications which have been reviewed and approved by PlanVivo.org.

Please note this review process is on-going at all times, in the meantime please contact us for details of the following specifications:

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Boundary Planting

This land use option makes good use of land which would otherwise remain unused. Farmers with very small farms can participate in this land use option as it still leaves the field free for agricultural activities. Shade, fruits and fuelwood can also be provided from this system.

Dispersed Interplanting - Gliricidia

Dispersed Interplanting or agroforestry systems using trees from the Gliricidia genera can increase the sustainibility of farming systems and can increase yeilds. The trees are nitrogen fixing and litter acts as a green manure, which retains water more effectively.

Dispersed Interplanting - Faidherbia

This technical specification is currently being finalised and will be available online shortly.

Faidherbia is a tree which exhibits reverse phynology which makes it suitable for agroforestry systems. During the rainy season (the growing season for crops) the trees are leafless which means crops can make maximum use of the light available, and during the dry season they have leaf-out which shades crops thus reducing evapotranspiration.

Fruit Orchard - Cashew

Carbon finance for this specification can provide income from the sale of cashews in addition to carbon finance from the tree planting. In the early years, crops can be grown under the trees, and the trees will reach maximum production by year 10.

Fruit Orchard - Mango

Mangos are a popular fruit in Mozambique and can be used for personal consumption or can be sold.

Homestead Planting

Land often unused can be utilised to provide fruits or fuelwood which is convenient for domestic use.

Woodlot

Woodlots can be used to provide fuelwood for cooking. Native species can be used which can be coppiced. A variety of different species can be planted which will provide fuelwood at varying intervals.

Avoided Deforestation

The technical specification for Avoided Deforestation in Mozambique is currently being finalised and will be available online shortly.