On August 15, training in forest nursery management, promoted by the Micaia Foundation, commenced. Lasting for three weeks, the course aims to provide participants with technical and scientific knowledge of nursery management. The focus covers the entire process, from the initial seed collection stage to the transfer of seedlings to the field. The course is targeted at lead collectors and communities within the Chimanimani Conservation Area (ACC).

Participants will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge of innovative techniques and effective practices. The program will cover several key topics, including seedling production, irrigation methods, the importance of nursery and container hygiene, fertilization techniques, and strategies for controlling diseases, pests, and weeds. In addition, participants will develop essential skills to ensure the healthy growth of seedlings during their time in the nursery.

To date, 60 people have already been trained, and it is expected that approximately 720 individuals will be reached by the end of the program. Moreover, six interns from the Chimoio Agricultural Institute (IAC) are also participating in this initiative, reinforcing commitment to community development and biodiversity conservation.

This training is the result of a collaboration between the Micaia Foundation and the Mozambique Institute of Agricultural Research (IIAM) under the Biodiversity Conservation and Community Development (CBDC) project, aiming to improve forest nursery management and, consequently, contribute to the promotion of a more sustainable environment.