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Eritrea: Soil and water conservation activities in Mensura sub-zone

By Staff

Mensura, 17 May 2007 - The inhabitants of Kukuy, Mentai, Deluk, Hirkok, Gerger and Tinshai villages in Mensura sub-zone of Anseba region are carrying out effective soil and water conservation activities.

So far, they have constructed and put in place over 4,500 meters of catchments and terraces. Moreover, a micro-dam in Kerayay that was damaged by heavy floods is being repaired.