Cimenterie de SOCOCIM, Rufisque, Senegal
Satellite view of the site. The thin bank in the centre is the area to be protected with Vetiver grass.
Initial planting by another contractor, with vetiver stock produced by Naac Baal.
Poor planting techniques, spacing and maintenance by previous contractor
Measuring up the site after being awarded the contract
New vetiver hedges planted according to reccommended standards soon start to take root.
New vetiver hedges planted according to reccommended standards soon start to take root, showing signs of new growth after a couple of weeks.
A more mature section of hedge, replanted to ensure proper spacing
With regular mainenance and watering the site begins to take shape.
vigorous growth
For slope stabilisation contact: Pepiniere Naac Baal BP 51, Sebikotane, Senegal (00221-77-451-3907) tonycisse@hotmail.com
The area now re-forested and stabilised through the use of vetiver 2010
- August 2011
August 2011
