Getting ready for the next tree planting

This is one of 100 cistern/nurseries that have been established to produce tree seedlings in farmer's backyards. Depending on the size of the tank, these nurseries can produce between 400 and 2000 seedlings per season. The water in the tank is collected from the roof of the house, and when farmers are not producing seedlings they can use the water for laundry and bathing. This also reduces erosion, since the water collected is not pouring off onto the soil during heavy rains.

This is a larger tank under construction which will have the capacity to produce approximately 2000 seedlings per season