NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………Mpemba ZONE: Nankumba TA:Somba

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre South West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Responsibility

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL: 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

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Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………Chimwembe ZONE: Nankhumba TA: Somba

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre South West

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Social conflicts

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Environmental

Component

Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Expected Impacts

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………Nansembe ZONE: Nankumba TA: Somba

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre South West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………Chipwepwete ZONE: Nankumba TA: Somba

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre South West

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Soils

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………Nasiyaya ZONE: Mpapa TA: Somba

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre South West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

Allocate another land for the families to continue grazing their

animals within the area, same village

Traditional

Leader and the

Village head

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………Lipunga 2 ZONE: Chigumukire TA: ChaimaKapeni

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Soils

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Lipunga 2 ZONE: Chigumukire TA: Kapeni

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Sustainability

Social conflicts

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:………………………………………… Mbira ZONE: Lirangwe TA: Kapeni

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Soils

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………Katete ZONE: Lirangwe TA: Kapeni

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Chilandepa ZONE: Lunzu

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts

Sustainability

Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

TA: Kapeni

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Namisu 1 ZONE: Mudi TA: Kapeni

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North East

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Soils

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Namisu 2 ZONE: Mudi TA: Kapeni

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Time Frame

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Chigwaja ZONE: Khobwe TA: Kuntaja

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre City West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Soils

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Namwiri ZONE: Mdeka TA: Chigaru

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Social conflicts

Soils

Sustainability

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMCTheft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDCQuality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DATLeadership and committees

Hold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher PMC and

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………:Muonekera ZONE: Mdeka TA: Chigaru

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Sustainability

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Chigodi ZONE: Chigumukire TA: Lundu

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Kalulu ZONE: Mdeka TA: Chigaru

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMCSoils

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Sustainability

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Mazala ZONE: Mdeka TA: Lundu

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Mlambe ZONE: Mdeka TA: Chigaru

CONSTITUENCY: Blantye North

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Sustainability

BLANTRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Chibvumbe ZONE: Lirangwe TA: Lundu

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre North

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

HeadteacherSustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Soils

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Namitalala ZONE: Khobwe TA: Kuntaja

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre Rural West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Chigonawaya ZONE: Dziwe TA: Kuntaja

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre Rural West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Sustainability

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Mdidi ZONE: Dzunga

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre Rural West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

TA: Kunthembwe

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………:Nkaladzi ZONE: Dzunga TA: Kunthembwe

CONSTITUENCY: : Blantyre Rural West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMCSoils

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Sustainability

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Mchenga ZONE: Dzunga

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre Rural West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

TA: Kunthembwe

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Mtengowambalame ZONE: Dziwe TA: Kuntaja

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre Rural West

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Namwanje ZONE: Namwanje

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre Rural East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

TA: Makata

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

HeadteacherSustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Soils

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

NAME OF SCHOOL:………………………………………… Sayere ZONE: Mudi TA: Machinjiri

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre Rural East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Thanthwe ZONE: Mudi TA: Machinjiri

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre Rural East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Sustainability

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Namikate ZONE: Namwanje TA: Makata

CONSTITUENCY: Blantyre Rural East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMC

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

Headteacher

NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………: Makomano ZONE: Namwanje TA: Makats

CONSTITUENCY: : Blantyre Rural East

AugustSept Oct Nov Dec

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of

bricks

will plant trees surrounding the area and will leave some pieces of

land for natural regeneration of vegetation

PMCSoils

Sustainability

BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS HOUSES UNDER LDF

Environmental

Component

Expected Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Responsibility Time Frame

Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Creations of dishes/open pits

which could be a danger to

children and could also be

breeding grounds for mosquitoes

will fill the open pits with some debri from the project and other

agricultural waste

PMC

PMC

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance

and eyesore

All debri will be collected and will be used to fill the open dishes

and left overs will be dumped and at designated area.

PMC

Cultural Heritage

and SitesDestruction of nearby cemetery

and artifacts therein is possible

N/A N/A

Loss of farming land due to

Extension of land for the school

N/A N/A

Loss of livelihood N/A N/A

Land ownership (was there any

extension of land)

N/A N/A

Disturbance and loss of

protected and endangered

animal and plant species

N/A N/A

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of

fauna or important ecosystems

Afforestation projects will be encouraged to replace the trees and

where possible, excavation will be done at a place where vegetation

will not be disturbed. Also, destruction of vegetation will be

discouraged by using dry pieces of wood and some branches

PMC

Loss of vegetation during kilning

of bricksEstablishemnet/ revamping of woodlots for the schools and

establishment of village tree woodlots

PMC

Loss of roofs due to hailwindsPlanting of fruit trees around the house which will act as a

windbreak and proper siting of the project PMC

Sustainability

Soils

Borrow pits & trenches left due

to sand/clay mining or brick

making may lead to growth of

pathogens like mosquitoes as still

water collects in them.

The pits will be filled with construction debri and then natural

vegetation will grow on top

Social conflicts Flora and

terrestrial Fauna

Theft and vandalism of solar

equipment and other equipmentThe communities are empowered to report any vandalism and act

as watchdogs against any theft ADC and VDC

Quality of materials and

workmanshipInspecvtions by the local leaders, Community Development

Assistants, Primary Education Advisors and District Teams

CDAs, PEAs,

ADC, VDC, DAT

Leadership and committeesHold regulat meetings and minutes kept by the office of the

Headteacher

PMC and

HeadteacherSustainability