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Ogongo Indigenous Forest Park

Ogongo Indigenous Forest Park is part of the Phoenix
Project, a nine-year international development
collaboration between Wales, Cardiff University, and
the University of Namibia.

The Park is funded with a capital grant of 219,000 pounds
from the Welsh Government to purchase equipment to
establish and sustain the Park.

The Ogongo Indigenous Forest Project is a carbon off-setting
solution that will develop and restore 100 ha of dryland
forest native to Namibia into pristine forest (both countries,
Wales and Namibia, reduce their carbon footprint).

Planned as a hub for indigenous fruit tree production
enabling local people to grow, conserve and process
fruits, reducing poverty and valuing local trees, while at
the same time addressing climate change.

Achievements so far
• Procurement of a vehicle and land management
equipment.
• Equipment for tree nursery and tree re-
establishment, materials for fencing , water supply,
and nursery expansion were procured.
• Various equipment for processing indigenous
fruits procured from both local and international
reputable companies.
• Campus has already applied for water extraction
permit from NamWater canal.
• Construction of a farm shed to house fruit
processing equipment completed.

Future Intentions
• Processing and packaging of indigenous fruits into
high value products extended to benefit local
communities.
• Establishment of a Tree Science Park as outdoor
learning tool for both UNAM students and school
learners from surrounding Regions.
• Re-introduction of important browse plant species
into 1000 ha Ogongo Game Reserve.
• Support for apiculture (economic and for
conservation of bees).

For more information, please contact:
Dr Christopher Mberema
Email: cmberema@unam.na
( +264 65-223 5201

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