The project proposal links forest restoration with biodiversity, watershed protection, employment, skills development and stronger local value chains.
Restore degraded forest landscapes, enhance biodiversity, improve watershed function and strengthen soil fertility.
The proposal estimates more than 2,000 seasonal and permanent jobs over the project lifetime, with emphasis on youth and women.
Capacity building covers forestry management, nursery operations, carbon monitoring and biochar production, with alignment to Zimbabwe's Vision 2030, NDC and ESG frameworks.
The proposal frames carbon finance as a mechanism to restore productive landscapes while building technical capacity in forestry, monitoring and carbon project operations.