ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: CHIKALA Education Zone CHIKALA T/A (STA)

Constituency: NTONYA

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

1 Soil

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of bricks

Bricks were moulded using from an anthill -

just leveled off reduce conflicts with existing land

use, Ensure strong quality bricks

SMC and PTA

Erosion of soil due to terrain of

construction site and roof water

conveyance

General land scaping of the front including

terracing

Eliminate chances of rain water

getting into the house and

enhance rain water infiltration into

the soil

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Use anthills and or use top soil only - avoid

open pit formation

Anthill within the ambient

environment eliminate mosquito

breeding and school kids accidents

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

2 Deforestation

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot, encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

3

environmental healthponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds to be fortified by

an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

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measure

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Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MPACHIKA Education Zone CHIKALA T/A (STA)

Constituency: NTONYA

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of bricks

Rehabilitate the barrow pit Fill up the pit and encourage crop

growing or plant trees

SMC and PTA

Erosion of soil due to terrain of

construction site and roof water

conveyance

General land scaping of the front including

planting of star grass

Eliminate chances of rain water

getting into the house and

enhance rain water infiltration into

the soil

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes Fill up the pits with construction rubble and

abit of top soil

Restore the agricultural /

economic productivity of the area

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot ( school

used Gmelina trees from woodlot),

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

3 environmental

health

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds to be fortified by

an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

Threat of house foundation being

exposed due to erosion as a result

improper drainage structure

Extend the gutter drain to convey water

away from the structure and ensure all the

water harvested by the roof infiltarte into

the ground

eliminate erosion along the

structure foundation

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

4 Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

2 Deforestation

1 Soil

CHIKOWI

Time Frame

Name of School: NTANGATANGA Education Zone NAMATAPA T/A (STA)

Constituency: NTONYA

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of bricks

Rehabilitate the area for crop growing

(Manure application)

ensure the land has its crop

productivity potential restored

SMC and PTA

Erosion of soil due to terrain of

construction site and roof water

conveyance

General land scaping of the front including

planting of star grass, chek dams

construction to eliminate the gully

formation at the back

Eliminate chances of rain water

getting into the house and arrest

erosion both from roof and rain

water

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Construction rubble left on site

become a nuisance and eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly (use in the construction of the

check dams)

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Thondwe river

that’s within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Plant school woodlot and replace or

establish Village Forest Area (brick cured

using wood contributed by village heads)

Replace the trees from the VFAs

and also establish a school

woodlot for future use and air

purification

VNRMC led by the

Chiefs, SMC and

PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

as well as VNRMCs

3 environmental

health

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water

ensure elimination of malaria

outbreaks at the school and

surrounding communities

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( south eastern

direction of house to be fortified

by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

Threat of house foundation being

exposed due to erosion as a result

improper drainage structure

Extend the gutter drain to convey water

away from the structure and ensure all the

water harvested by the roof infiltarte into

the ground

eliminate erosion along the

structure foundation

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

4 Sustainability of

finished

structure

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal ResponsibilityRank

Environmental

component

CHIKOWI

Time Frame

Already

done, land

planted to

maize

Name of School: NAMATAPA Education Zone NAMATAPA T/A (STA)

Constituency: NTONYA

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion of soil due to terrain of

construction site and roof water

conveyance

General land scaping of the front including

planting of star grass, chek dams

construction to eliminate evident soil

erosion

The front of the house and the

back land scaping to arrest erosion

both from roof and rain water

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Construction rubble left on site

become a nuisance and eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly (use in the construction of the

check dams)

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Thondwe river

that’s within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Plant school woodlot and replace the trees

or encourage and manage regenerants

Ensure availability of trees for

future projects and avert

deforestation related problems

SMC, Head Teacher

and ambient

communities

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

as well as VNRMCs

3 environmental

health

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water

ensure elimination of malaria

outbreaks at the school and

surrounding communities

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( south eastern

direction of house to be fortified

by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

Threat of house falling apart and or

cuasing accidents due to evident

structural failure

embark on serious maintenance works and

repairs to the evident serious cracks

House to be in good habitable

condition and not a threat to

inhabitants

Council, PTA and

SMC

Threat of house foundation being

exposed due to erosion as a result

improper drainage structure

Extend the gutter drain to convey water

away from the structure and ensure all the

water harvested by the roof infiltarte into

the ground

eliminate erosion along the

structure foundation

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: CHANDA Education Zone NAMATAPA T/A (STA)

Rank

Environmental

component Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

Time Frame

2 Deforestation

4 Sustainability of

finished

structure

1 Soil

CHIKOWI

CHIKOWI

Constituency: NTONYA

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Fill up the pits with construction rubble and

abit of top soil

Restore the agricultural /

economic productivity of the area

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Erosion of soil due to terrain of

construction site and roof water

conveyance

General land scaping (including some

terracing) of the front including planting of

star grass, Gutter (drainage structures)

construction to eliminate erosion of soil

from its sub structure

Eliminate chances of rain water

damaging the substructure of the

house and arrest erosion both

from roof and rain water

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Construction rubble left on site

become a nuisance and eyesore Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly (use in the construction of the

check dams or backfilling of the barrow pit )

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Tankhuni river

that’s within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Plant school woodlot and replace or

establish Village Forest Area (brick cured

using wood contributed by village heads)

Replace the trees from the VFAs

and also establish a school

woodlot for future use and air

purification

VNRMC led by the

Chiefs, SMC and

PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

as well as VNRMCs

3 environmental

health

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas or

pawpaws to absorb all the exess water

ensure elimination of malaria

outbreaks at the school and

surrounding communities

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( North eastern

direction of house to be fortified

by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

Threat of house foundation being

exposed due to erosion as a result

improper drainage structure

Extend the gutter drain to convey water

away from the structure and ensure all the

water harvested by the roof infiltarte into

the ground

eliminate erosion along the

structure foundation

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: St MARTINS Education Zone ST. MARTINS T/A (STA)

Rank

Environmental

component Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

4 Sustainability of

finished

structure

CHIKOWI

Constituency: NTONYA

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of bricks

Rehabilitate the area by using manure and

putting it back to agricultural production reduce conflicts with existing land

use.

SMC and PTA

Erosion of soil due to terrain of

construction site and roof water

conveyance

General land scaping of the front including

terracing and construction of a storm water

drain

Eliminate chances of rain water

getting into the house and

enhance rain water infiltration into

the soil and diverting into natural

water way

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Use anthills and or use top soil only - avoid

open pit formation

top soil from one of the gardens

with brick making suitable

properties

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Chifule and

Sunuzi rivers that are within the

schools catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot, encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

3

environmental

health

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water, Backfilling and terracing

as well as minor landscaping of the front

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds - north east- to be

fortified by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

Threat of sub-structure being

weakened due to hanging gutter

drains

Extend gutter drains to cover the whole

length of the structure and construct a soak

pit to take care of the excess rooof water ensure a sustainable structure

Council, SMC and

PTA

Environmental

component Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

Time Frame

Done

already

Done

already

Deforestation

1 Soil

Rank

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

2

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: JENALA Education Zone CHIMWAALIRA T/A (STA)

Constituency: THONDWE

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of bricks

Rehabilitate the area by using manure and

putting it back to agricultural production reduce conflicts with existing land

use.

SMC and PTA

Erosion of soil due to terrain of

construction site and roof water

conveyance

General land scaping of the front including

terracing and construction of a storm water

drain

Eliminate chances of rain water

getting into the house and

enhance rain water infiltration into

the soil and diverting into natural

water way

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

N/A Brick made from top soil from one

of the gardens with brick making

suitable properties

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Namadzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

contributions from villages, encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot and VFAs

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected, encourage

regenaration of woodlots and VFAs Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA plus

VNRMCs and chiefs

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water, Backfilling and terracing

as well as minor landscaping of the front

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Environmental

component Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

Time Frame

MBIZA

Done

already

Done

already

environmental

health

2 Deforestation

Rank

1 Soil

cement mixing pit could harbour

malaria causing vectors during the

reainy season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds - southern - to be

fortified by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

Roof water if not properly

conveyed would result in seroius

erosion that would undermine the

sub-structure

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water

Arrest any would be serious

erosion

SMC, Council and

PTAs

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NANJIRI Education Zone CHIMWALIRA T/A (STA)

Constituency: NTONYA

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of bricks

Rehabilitate the area by using manure and

putting it back to agricultural production reduce conflicts with existing land

use.

SMC and PTA

Erosion of soil due to terrain of

construction site and roof water

conveyance

General land scaping of the front including

terracing and levelling of the adjacent

netball pitch

Eliminate chances of rain water

getting into the house and

enhance rain water infiltration into

the soil.

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the pits by planting trees or

bananas. Use it as a receptacle for school

waste including construction rubble

Brick made from top soil from one

of the gardens with brick making

suitable properties

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Utwe and

Nanjiri rivers that's within the

schools catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

contributions from villages, encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot and VFAs

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

CHIKOWI

Environmental

component Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

Time Frame

Done

already

Done

already

1 Soil

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

environmental

health

3

Rank

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected, encourage

regenaration of woodlots and VFAs Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA plus

VNRMCs and chiefs

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water, Backfilling and terracing

as well as minor landscaping of the front

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit could harbour

malaria causing vectors during the

reainy season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds - North Eastern -

to be fortified by an extra line or

two)

SMC and PTA

Roof water if not properly

conveyed would result in seroius

erosion that would undermine the

sub-structure

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water

Arrest any would be serious

erosion

SMC, Council and

PTAs

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MATHUWA Education Zone CHIMWALIRA T/A (STA)

Constituency: THONDWE

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of bricks

Bricks were moulded using from an anthill -

just leveled off reduce conflicts with existing land

use, Ensure strong quality bricks

SMC and PTA

Erosion of soil due to terrain of

construction site and roof water

conveyance

General land scaping of the front including

terracing and conveying excess water into

nearby road drainage which will have to be

improved by construction of check dams

Eliminate chances of rain water

getting into the house and

enhance rain water infiltration into

the soil and reduce soil erosion

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Use anthills and or use top soil only - avoid

open pit formation / Rehabilitate any

existing brick barrow pits through tree

planting and use as a school waste

receptacle

Anthill within the ambient

environment eliminate mosquito

breeding and school kids accidents

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

MBIZA

Time Frame

4

Rank

Environmental

component Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

Done

already

One kiln

used an

ant hill

Sustainability of

finished

structure

3

environmental

health

2 Deforestation

Soil

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Thondwe river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot,

contributions from VFAs and Graveyards

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot and or VFAs

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC plus the PTA

3

environmental

health

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing-south easterly- winds to

be fortified by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NAMIYALA Education Zone ST MARTINS T/A (STA)

Constituency: NTONYA

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

erosion from school compound

leading to water ponding

General land scaping of the front including

terracing and back filling of areas

sorruonding the house. Improve drainage of

the road between the school and the house

Eliminate chances of rain water

getting into the house and

enhance rain water infiltration into

the soil.

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the pits (2 in #) by planting

trees or bananas. Use them as a receptacle

for school waste including construction

rubble

put the pits back to original

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Time Frame

CHIKOWI

Soil

Environmental

component Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal ResponsibilityRank

1

2 Deforestation

Soil

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Thondwe river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected, encourage

regenaration of woodlots and VFAs Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA plus

VNRMCs and chiefs

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water, Backfilling and terracing

as well as minor landscaping of the front

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds -Easterly - to be

fortified by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NAMALOMBE Education Zone ST. MARTINS T/A (STA)

Constituency: NTONYA

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Loss of top soil for agriculrural

activities during moulding of bricks

Rehabilitate the area by using manure and

putting it back to agricultural production reduce conflicts with existing land

use.

SMC and PTA

Soil

environmental

health

CHIKOWI

Environmental

component Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

Time Frame

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Done

already

Rank

Deforestation

1

3

2

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the pits by planting trees or

bananas. Use it as a receptacle for school

waste including construction rubble

Brick made from top soil from one

of the gardens with brick making

suitable properties

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Chifule and

Thondwe rivers that's within the

schools catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

contributions from villages, encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot and VFAs

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Not Applicable (Bricks burnt using dried and

dead wood from graveyard) Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA plus

VNRMCs and chiefs

ponding of water leading to

proliferation of disease vectors like

mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water, Backfilling and terracing

as well as minor landscaping of the front

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit could harbour

malaria causing vectors during the

reainy season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds - South Easterly -

to be fortified by an extra line or

two)

SMC and PTA

Roof water if not properly

conveyed would result in seroius

erosion that would undermine the

sub-structure

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water

Arrest any would be serious

erosion

SMC, Council and

PTAs

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MPHYUPYU Education Zone ST. MICHAELS T/A (STA)

Constituency: NSONDOLE

Soil

environmental

health

Done

already

Done

already

1

2

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

3

Deforestation

KUNTUMANJI

Expected Impact Recommended mitigation / management Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion on the front of the house Land scaping, levelling and planting of star

grass use construction rubble to level off

and beautify the front

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Erosion close to the road leading to

the school

General land scaping of the front including

terracing and back filling of areas

sorruonding the house. Improve drainage of

the road between the school and the house

Eliminate chances of rain water

causing excessive erosion along

the road, enhance infiltration

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding barrow pit

by planting trees or bananas. Use it as a

receptacle for school waste including

construction rubble

put the pits back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Naisi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

replanting of areas affected, encourage

regenaration of woodlots and VFAs Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA plus

VNRMCs and chiefs

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water, Backfilling and terracing

as well as minor landscaping of the back

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds -South Easterly -

to be fortified by an extra line or

two)

SMC and PTA

Environmental

component

3

environmental

health

Time Frame

1 Soil

Rank

2

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Deforestation

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: ST MICHAELS Education Zone ST. MICHAELS T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion on the front of the house Land scaping, levelling and planting of star

grass use construction rubble to level off

and beautify the front

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Erosion at the end of gutters

(already eveidence of gully

formation)

General land scaping of the sourronding

including terracing and back filling. Reduce

/ eliminate gullying by excavating soak pits

or plant bananas at the end of the gutters. Eliminate any chances of rain

water causing excessive erosion by

enhance infiltration

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding barrow pit

by planting trees or bananas. Use it as a

receptacle for school waste including

construction rubble

put the pits back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Likangala river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Encourage regenaration of woodlots

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water, Backfilling and terracing

as well as minor landscaping of the back

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

environmental

health

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

MWAMBO

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds -South Easterly -

to be fortified by an extra line or

two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MITOLE Education Zone ST. MICHAELS T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion on the front of the house N/A Area is water flat and gets water

logged during rains

Erosion at the end of gutters

(already eveidence of gully

formation)

N/A

Area is water flat and gets water

logged during rains

Water logging during the rainy

season could lead strutcural

damage as well as predispose

occupants to water borne diseases

Improve drainage of the area by excavating

a trench around the structure to drain off

the water to the nearest natural water way

Area sorrounding the house and

the nearby road

Council, SMC / PTA

and Head teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area /pit by

applying compost manure or put it to trees.

Use it as a receptacle for school waste (brick

making used top soil only)

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of water

ponding that may lead to breeding

of mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of roadline soils due to

sand mining. Rehabiltate the resultant pits along the road

All the pits created by sand

collection from along the road.

Use construcction rubble

SMC and Head

teacher plus the

PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

1 Soil

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

MWAMBO

Time Frame

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Encourage regenaration of woodlots

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas (or and

channel bathroom waste water into the

latrine) to absorb all the exess water, Redo

the gutters to improve slope

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds -Southerly - to be

fortified by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: LIKANGALA Education Zone ST MICHAELS T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion on the front of the house Land scaping, levelling and planting of star

grass use construction rubble to level off

and beautify the front

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Water logging during the rainy

season could lead strutcural

damage as well as predispose

occupants to water borne diseases

Improve drainage of the area by excavating

a trench around the structure to drain off

the water to the nearest natural water way

Area sorrounding the house and

the nearby road

Council, SMC / PTA

and Head teacher

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

MWAMBO

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding barrow pit

by planting trees or bananas. Use it as a

receptacle for school waste including

construction rubble

put the pits back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Likangala river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Encourage regenaration of woodlots and

plant more trees in the woodlot Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas (or and

channel bathroom waste water into the

latrine) to absorb all the exess water, Redo

the gutters to improve slope

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds -South easterly -

to be fortified by an extra line or

two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NAMITSITSI Education Zone NAMIWAWA T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

1 Soil

MWAMBO

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion on the front of the house Land scaping, levelling and planting of star

grass use construction rubble to level off

and beautify the front

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Erosion from the school yard

resulting in gully formation as well

aas ponding within the house

environs

General land scaping of the school yard

including planting of star grass and

excavation of a storm water drain between

the school and the house.

Eliminate any chances of rain

water causing excessive erosion by

enhance infiltration and

channeling the school yard water

at non erosive slopes

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding barrow pit

by planting trees or bananas. Use it as a

receptacle for school waste including

construction rubble

put the pits back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Mbidi and

Nkokanguwo rivers that's within

the schools catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

N/A as wood was bought from Likangala

Scheme woodlot Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water at the end of the gutters,

Backfilling of depressions as well as minor

landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds -Southerly - to be

fortified by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Done

already

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: SAKATAMA Education Zone NAMIWAWA T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion on the front of the house Land scaping, levelling and planting of star

grass use construction rubble to level off

and beautify the front

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding barrow pit

by planting trees or bananas. Use it as a

receptacle for school waste including

construction rubble

put the pits back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Likangala

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of the harvested school wwodlot

area Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water at the end of the gutters,

Backfilling of depressions as well as minor

landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

Done

already

3

environmental

health

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds -Southerly - to be

fortified by an extra line or two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NAMIKHATE Education Zone NAMIWAWA T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Ponding of the front and orchard

due to depressions

Land scaping, back filling and levelling use soil from an anthill on the

southern end of the house

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Erosion from broken gutter construct a retaining wall and stabilise it

with vertiver grass Arrest any erosion resulting from

water harvested by the roof

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or applying compost manure.

Use it as a receptacle for bio degradable

school waste (Brick making used top soil)

restore the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of water

ponding and eventual breeding of

mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Likangala

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of the harvested school wwodlot

area Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

2 Deforestation

Done

already

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

MWAMBO

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water at the end of the gutters,

Backfilling of depressions as well as minor

landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds -South easterly -

to be fortified by an extra line or

two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: SONGANI Education Zone SONGANI T/A (STA)

Constituency: MALOSA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

erosion on the front due to

slopiness of the western side

Land scaping, teracing and construction of a

retaining wall stabilzed with vertiver

arrest any erosion resulting from

the topography and water

harvested by the roof

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or applying compost manure.

Use it as a receptacle for bio degradable

school waste (Brick making used top soil)

restore the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of water

ponding and eventual breeding of

mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Nambiri river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Done already

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

MALEMIA

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of the harvested school wwodlot

area Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the excess water at the end of the

gutters, Backfilling of depressions as well as

minor landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: CHIKUPILA Education Zone T/A (STA)

Constituency: MALOSA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

erosion on the front due to

slopiness of the south western side

Land scaping, teracing and construction of a

retaining wall (at the back on northern side)

stabilzed with vertiver

arrest any erosion resulting from

the topography and water

harvested by the roof

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Construct a contour bund to channel excess

water away from the house at a non erosive

slope catch all run off from the woodlot

SMC and Head

teacher

Back filling of the back yard Protect the foundation from

exposure due to erosion

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding barrow pits

by planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it

as a receptacle for bio degradable school

waste and / or construction rubble

put the pits back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

already being

done

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Done already2 Deforestation

MALEMIA

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Chikamveka

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of the harvested school wwodlot

area Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the excess water at the end of the

gutters, Backfilling of depressions as well as

minor landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house (particularly the

nortern and eastern sides)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: PIRIMITI GIRLS Education Zone NTONDA T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion and eventual siltation of all

drainange structures due to road

drainage excavated soils

Land scaping, teracing and construction of a

retaining wall (on all sides of the road drain)

stabilzed with vertiver

arrest any erosion resulting from

the road side area of the house

and water harvested by the roof

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

1 Soil

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

MWAMBO

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding barrow pits

by planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it

as a receptacle for bio degradable school

waste and / or construction rubble

put the pits back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Namiwawa

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of the harvested school wwodlot

area Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the excess water at the end of the

gutters, Backfilling of depressions as well as

minor landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house (the south

eastrly side to have an additional

line or two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: PIRIMITI BOYS Education Zone NTONDA T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

MWAMBO

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion starting from the school

compound past the front of the

house

Land scaping, back filling of ditches and

construction of a chesk dams (on all evident

small gullies in front of the house - school

yard) stabilzed with vertiver

arrest any ehhanced erosion

resulting from school block roof

harvested water and that from the

roof of the house

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it as a

receptacle for bio degradable school waste

(Bricks used an ant hill)

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Namiwawa

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of the harvested school wwodlot

area Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the excess water at the end of the

gutters, Backfilling of pits and depressions

to the west of the house as well as minor

landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduce

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house (the south

easterly side to have an additional

line or two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Rank

Environmental

component

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Name of School: NTONDA Education Zone NTONDA T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor erosion from the eastern

front towards the western back

Land scaping, back filling of ditches and

depressions including plaanting of Kapinga arrest any erosion resulting from

school house roof harvested water

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it as a

receptacle for bio degradable school waste

put the pit area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Thondwe

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of the harvested school wwodlot

area Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the excess water at the end of the

gutters, Backfilling of pits and depressions

plus leveling to the back of the house as

well as minor landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduce

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house (the North

easterly side to have an additional

line or two)

SMC and PTA

Serious structural failure due to

emmerging cracking of the super

structure

Carry out immediate repairs to the serious

cracks

Avoid house being abandoned Council (DEM),

SMC and PTA

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

Sustainability of

finished

structure

MWAMBO

Tree planting done

annually

Tree stumps to the south of the

house may result in damage to

substructure

Uproot all the tree stumps to the south and

back fill / level off the resultant pits

eliminate roots causing damage to

foundation

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MULAWA Education Zone ST. PAULS T/A (STA)

Constituency: NTONYA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion of the area from the front Land scaping and paving of access road as

well as planting of Kapinga Ensure zero erosion

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Channel water from the woodlot to the

borehole area through construction of a

contour bund Contain runoff resultant erosion

SMC, PTA and Hade

teacher

construct check dams to rehabilitate minor

gullies All emmerging gullies

SMS, PTA and Head

Teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding pits by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it as a

receptacle for bio degradable school waste

put the pit area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Mulawa

stream that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the area and creation of

fire break all around (Wood for curing

collected from a grave yard)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

maintain privacy of the grave yard

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

1 Soil

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

2 Deforestation

Tree planting done

annually

CHIKOWI

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the excess water at the end of the

gutters, Backfilling of pits and depressions

plus leveling to the back of the house as

well as minor landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduce

oduor

GVH, SMC and

VNRMCs plus Head

teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house (the south

eastern side to have an additional

line or two)

SMC and PTA

Structural failure due to foundation

being undermined as a result of

eventual soil loss

Back fill and level off the backyard including

putting in place a retaining wall (stabilised

by vertiver or stones)

Avoid house collapsing on its

foundation

Haed Teacher, SMC

and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: ST. PAULS Education Zone T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHISI

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Serious soil erosion from the back

the house (Hilly) as well as from

gutter water

Terracing and planting veriver rows to check

erosion

Ensure zero erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

Convey gutter water at non erosive speeds

by factoring in drop in structures at the edge

of the front retaining wall

Contain runoff resultant erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

construct check dams to rehabilitate minor

gullies along the southern classroom blocks

All existing and emmerging gullies

SMS, PTA and Head

Teacher

Construct a retaining wall on the eastern

front as well as planting of fruit trees to

stabilize it

Minimize erosion resulting from

gutter water as water from the hill

to the back of the house

Council (DEM)

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

MWAMBO

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding pits by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it as a

receptacle for bio degradable school waste

(NOT APPLICABLE AS BARROW PIT IS

ALREADY REHABILITATED )

put the pit area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Phalombe

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of and creation of fire

break all around VFAs, Replant trees in the

school woodlot (Wood for curing came

from school woodlot and VFAs)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

community energy needs

Head teacher,

VNRMCS and SMC

/ PTA

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house (the south

eastern side to have an additional

line or two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NAMATAMBA Education Zone ST. PAULS T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHISI

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Already Done

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

MWAMBO

Water logged conditions leading to

high incidences of water borne

diseases

Paving an access road to the house

Clean access to the house from

the school compound

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

Create a mound by backfilling all around the

house and construct a special drainage

structure (to drain off the compound to the

nearest natural water way Ensure serviceability of the house

in the rainy season

Council (DPW)

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it as a

receptacle for bio degradable school waste

(Bricks used top soil)

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Phalombe

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of and creation of fire

break all around VFAs, Replant trees in the

school woodlot (Wood for curing came

from school woodlot and VFAs)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

community energy needs

Head teacher,

VNRMCS and SMC

/ PTA

Ponding of waste water could result

in conducive environs for mosquito

and flies breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At the back of the house SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house (the south

eastern side to have an additional

line or two)

SMC and PTA

Water logged conditions being

compounded by inefficient water

conveyance off the house (Gutter

already broken)

Repair / redo the house drainange All gutters to be at a slope SMC and PTA

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: SEKWERE Education Zone ST. PAULS T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHISI

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion due to slopiness of the area

towards the school

Terracing, land scaping and construction of

soak pits to catch all gutter water Eliminate harvested rain water

induced erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

Backfilling and levelling of the back yard Ensure water infiltratio into the

soil

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it as a

receptacle for bio degradable school waste

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Sunuzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of and creation of fire

break all around VFAs, Replant trees in the

school woodlot (Wood for curing came

from school woodlot)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

community energy needs

Head teacher, and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of waste water could result

in conducive environs for mosquito

and flies breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At the back of the house SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Extension and augmentation of existing tree

line to act as a wind break

a two or three line wind break all

around the house

SMC and PTA

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

MWAMBO

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: HAVALA Education Zone ST. PAULS T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHISI

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion due to slopiness of the area

at the back of the house

Backfilling and levelling of the gutter

emptying area ( towards the back yard)

Ensure water infiltrates into the

soil - no erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it as a

receptacle for bio degradable school waste

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Sunuzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of and creation of fire

break all around VFAs, Replant trees in the

school woodlot (Wood for curing came

from school woodlot and Village forest

areas -VFAs)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

community energy needs

Head teacher, and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of waste water could result

in conducive environs for mosquito

and flies breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At the back of the house SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

MWAMBO

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: ST PETERS Education Zone NTONDA T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor Erosion Levelling and landscaping of the front Ensure water infiltrates into the

soil - no erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use it as a

receptacle for bio degradable school waste

(bricks made from top soil)

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Thondwe

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of and creation of fire

break all around VFAs, Replant trees in the

school woodlot (Wood for curing came

from school woodlot

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher, and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of waste water could result

in conducive environs for mosquito

and flies breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At the front and back of the house SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

MWAMBO

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

environmental

health

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the eastern

part having an etra two or three

lines

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NAKAMBA Education Zone CHIKOMWE T/A (STA)

Constituency: THONDWE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor Erosion Landscaping and a bit of levelling enhance aestheticity and ensure

water infiltration

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Water logging during rainy season Improve drainage of the area where the

house is built - channel off water onto

natural water ways Ensure dry environs of the house

Council (DPW),

SMC / PTA and

Head Teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Could also

put the area to perenial crops like sugar

cane (bricks made from sunuzi river banks

soils)

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes plus

inceasing accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Sunuzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

NGWELERO

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

3

environmental

health

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of and creation of fire

break all around VFAs, Replant trees in the

VFA and establish a school woodlot

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher, and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of waste water could result

in conducive environs for mosquito

and flies breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At the front and back of the house SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the

direction of prevailing winds

having an etra two or three lines

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: KASIMU Education Zone CHIKOMWE T/A (STA)

Constituency: THONDWE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion along the road to the north

east

Landscaping and constructing a retaining

wall along the road drain Minimize chances of soil erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

levelling of the back yard

Eliminate chances of erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Provide access to the road through

construction of a foot bridge

Avoid damaging the retaining wall

Council (DPW),

SMC / PTA and

Head Teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use pit a

receptacle of biodegradable school waste

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes plus

inceasing accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Namadzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

NGWELERO

Time Frame

Soil

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

2 Deforestation

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Establish a school woodlot (wood for curing

bricks was purchased from Community

woodlots)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher, and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the

direction of prevailing winds

having an etra two or three lines

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NKANDA Education Zone CHIKALA T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHANGALUME

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor erosion due to gentle

slopping of the area

Landscaping and levelling up pllus planting

of star grass Contain any would be erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use pit a

receptacle of biodegradable school waste

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes plus

inceasing accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

MLUMBE

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Nkanda river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Establish a school woodlot and replant

trees in VFAs(wood for curing bricks was

purchased from private woodlots and some

came from VFAs)

Save on future costs and minimize

effects of deforestation and

ensure availability of fuel wood for

future projects as well as domestic

use

Head teacher, and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the south

western side (direction of

prevailing winds) having an etra

two or three lines

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: CHIMBETA Education Zone CHIKOMWE T/A (STA)

Constituency: THONDWE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

NGWELERO

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

1 Soil

Water Logging during rains (area

generally flat)

LandBack filling all around the house to

atleast the levl of the gutter or slabscaping

and levelling up pllus planting of star grass House surrounding to be dry

during rains

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use pit a

receptacle of biodegradable school waste

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes plus

inceasing accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Chimbeta

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Establish a school woodlot and replant

trees in VFAs(wood for curing bricks was

purchased from private woodlots and some

came from VFAs)

Save on future costs and minimize

effects of deforestation and

ensure availability of fuel wood for

future projects as well as domestic

use

Head teacher, and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the eastern

side (direction of prevailing winds)

having an etra two or three lines

SMC and PTA

Threat of structural failure (evident

serious mid-floor crack)

Repair urgently Avoid house abandonment as

crack could harbour harmful

reptiles

Council (DPW &

DEM) SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: CHIKOMWE Education Zone CHIKOMWE T/A (STA)

Constituency: THONDWE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion as area sloping to the north

east

Levelling and back filling towards the north,

establish a vertiver retaining wall to hold the

back filled soil

Arrest erosion prevent eventual

undermining of the foundation

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Levelling all around the house

Reduce erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

construct soak pits for gutter water as well

as providing chech dams along the

emmerging gullies from the gutter discahrge

points

Arrest all the evident erosion and

reclaim the small gullies

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use pit a

receptacle of biodegradable school waste

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes plus

inceasing accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Namadzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replace cut down trees and also encourage

regenaration of copices in the school

woodlot & establish VFAs in surounding

villages (wood for curing bricks came from

school woodlot)

Save on future costs and minimize

effects of deforestation and

ensure availability of fuel wood for

future projects as well as domestic

use

Head teacher, and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

NGWELERO

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

environmental

health

Rank

Environmental

component

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the

Nortjern side (direction of

prevailing winds) having an etra

two or three lines

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MTIMAWOYERA Education Zone CHIMWALIRA T/A (STA)

Constituency: THONDWE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion as area sloping to the north

and due to harvested roof waters

Landscaping and a retaining wall to the

north

Ensure reduced erosion and

maintain some level of flatness

around the house

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Teracing of the front of the house Avoid run off getting into the

house

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

construct soak pits at gutter water discahrge

points

Arrest any roof water resultant

eerosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Use pit a

receptacle of biodegradable school waste

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of the pit

to breed mosquitoes plus

inceasing accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Namadzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

NTHOLOWA

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

3

environmental

health

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the area and creation of

fire break all around (Wood for curing

collected from a grave yard)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

maintain privacy of the grave yard

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

Ponding of water at the front

during rains

Landscaping of the front Avoid water logging conditions SMC and Head

teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the

direction of prevailing winds

having an etra two or three lines

SMC and PTA

undermining of foundation Rehabilitate the broken gutter drains to protect the foundation from

erosion hazzards

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MAKOKA Education Zone ST. ANTHONY T/A (STA)

Constituency: THONDWE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion as area sloping to the north

and due to harvested roof waters

Landscaping, terracing and putting up a

retaining wall along the road

Ensure reduced erosion and

maintain some level of flatness

around the house

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Levelling of the southern side through soil

excavation to the level of the foundation

slab

Avoid ponding and eventual

weakening of the super structure

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits.

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

NTHOLOWA

Brick moulding

area already

rehabilitated

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Namadzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the area and creation of

fire break all around (Wood for curing

contributed by nearby estate)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

maintain privacy of the grave yard

Estate Mangaer,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the south

east (direction of prevailing winds)

having an etra two or three lines

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: GALA Education Zone NAMADIDI T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHANGALUME

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

MLUMBE

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

Erosion as area sloping towards the

fron of the house

Landscaping, terracing and putting up a

retaining wall in front of the house

Ensure reduced erosion and

minimize chances of run off

getting into the house as well as

causing excessive erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

The entire length of the house needs to be

terraced and check damed Both western and eastern sides

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Levelling of the back and putting in place a

retaining wall stabilized with vertiver

Stabilise the structure

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Gutter water conveyed to soak pits to

reduce erosivity

Arrest erosion fro roof harvested

water

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits.

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Namadzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the area and creation of

fire break all around (Wood for curing

contributed by nearby Gala estate)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

maintain privacy of the grave yard

Estate Mangaer,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the south

east (direction of prevailing winds)

having an etra two or three lines

SMC and PTA

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: DINDI Education Zone ST. ANTHONY T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHANGALUME

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion as area sloping towards the

north

Storm water drain and a retaining wall along

the school access road

Ensure reduced erosion and

minimize chances of run off

getting into the house as well as

causing excessive erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

The entire length (Northern) of the house

needs to be terraced retain walled and

check damed

Protect the house foundation from

being eroded

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Terracing &Levelling of the back and putting

in place a retaining wall stabilized with

vertiver Stabilise the structure

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Gutter water conveyed to a natural water

way through a properly check dammed

drainage system

Arrest erosion fro roof harvested

water

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

muolded and contributed to the school by

individual villages)

put the areas back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC

particularly school

catchment village

heads and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of all streams

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

MLUMBE

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the area and creation of

fire break all around VFAs (Wood for curing

collected from within surounding Villages)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

maintain privacy of the grave yard

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the North

east (direction of prevailing winds)

having an etra two or three lines

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NAMBANDE Education Zone ST. ANTHONY T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHANGALUME

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion due steep slopiness of the

area

Terracing and genral landscaping of the

entire area

Ensure reduced erosion and

minimize chances of run off

getting into the house as well as

causing excessive erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

The entire length (eastern) of the house

needs to be terraced, levelled and retain

walled

Protect both the upper and lower

houses foundation from being

eroded

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Terracing &Levelling of the back as well as

western length of the house and putting in

place a retaining wall stabilized with vertiver

Stabilise the structure

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Gutter water conveyed to a natural water

way through a properly check dammed

drainage system

Arrest erosion from roof harvested

water

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from an anthill)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

MLUMBE

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Nambande

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the area and creation of

fire break all around VFAs (Wood for curing

contributed by homesteads from within

surounding Villages)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the North

west (direction of prevailing

winds) having an etra two or three

lines

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MATABI Education Zone MTUNGULUSI T/A (STA)

Constituency: LISANJALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion due steep slopiness of the

area (House on a Hill)

Terracing and genral landscaping of the

entire area

Ensure reduced erosion and

minimize chances of run off

getting into the house as well as

causing excessive erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

MLUMBE

Time Frame

Soil

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

The entire length (eastern) of the house

needs to be terraced, levelled and retain

walled and planted to vertiver hedge rows Protect the house from erosive

run off down the hill

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Terracing &Levelling of the back as well as

western length of the house and putting in

place a retaining wall stabilized with vertiver

Stabilise the structure

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Planting of star grass on all the terraces

Enhance water infiltration

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Gutter water conveyed to a natural water

way through a properly check dammed

drainage system

Arrest erosion from roof harvested

water

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from an anthill)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of streams

that're within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Promote regenaration of stumps around the

house

at least two or three lines of

regenerants (wind break) all

around the house

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

environmental

health

3

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MULONDE Education Zone MTUNGULUTSI T/A (STA)

Constituency: LISANJALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Soil Erosion Genral landscaping of the entire area

Ensure reduced erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Rehabilitation of all evidennt gullies around

the school Arrest the gullying

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Terracing &Levelling of the back as well as

western length of the house and putting in

place a retaining wall stabilized with vertiver

Stabilise the structure

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from top soil)

put the areas back to original

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Namitembo

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

MLUMBE

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Plant a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

particularly the north eastern side

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MAKONGWA Education Zone NTUNGULUTSI T/A (STA)

Constituency: LISANJALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor erosion Genral landscaping of the entire area

Ensure reduced erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

paving of access road and retaining wall

Arrest the gullying

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Filling up the area to the west

Stabilise the structure

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from top soil)

put the areas back to original

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Lisanjala river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

MLUMBE

Time Frame

Rank

Environmental

component

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Plant a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

particularly the north eastern side

SMC and PTA

Threat of foundation being

undermined by roof water

Gutters to be constructed to conyey rain water away from

the structure

Contractor and

SMC

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: KOLOTI Education Zone MTUNGULUSI T/A (STA)

Constituency: LISANJALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion due to terrain of the area Terracing the southern part and convey

exces water to the nearby bush Eliminate any forms of soil erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Construct a retaining wall to the south

Minimize erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

landscaping and planting of kapinga

Stabilise the structure

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Improve accces road drainage by check

damming

Reduce erosion along the acccess

road

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from top soil)

put the areas back to original

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Lisanjala river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

MLUMBE

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Plant a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

particularly the north and

southern sides

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MASIKA Education Zone MTUNGULUSI T/A (STA)

Constituency: LISANJALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor erosion threat Landscaping and planting of kapinga plus

provide soak pits at the end of gutters

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. The pit

could also be used as a receptacle of

biodegradable school waste

Enhance agricultural productivity

of the area and minimize

community vulnerability to

accidents

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Ntanangala

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

MLUMBE

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NTANANGALA Education Zone NTUNGULUTSI T/A (STA)

Constituency: LISANJALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor erosion threat Landscaping and planting of kapinga

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Dispose gutter water into soak pits

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Construct check dams along the school

access road to the north of the house

Eliminate erosion along the road

drain

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. The pit

could also be used as a receptacle of

biodegradable school waste

Enhance agricultural productivity

of the area and minimize

community vulnerability to

accidents

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

MLUMBE

environmental

health

Time Frame

Soil

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Ntanangala

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use tree prunings to ensure that the trees

remain. Use wood from woodlot and

encourage regenaration of coppices

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of prunned

trees and replanting of the aged trees Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MAKUNGULU Education Zone MCHENGAWEDI T/A (STA)

Constituency: MALOSA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor erosion threat Landscaping, levelling and planting of

kapinga Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Construct a contour bund to channel water

away from the house Reduce any forms of erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

MALEMIA

1 Soil Done already

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Done already

Done already

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

2 Deforestation

3

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. The pit

could also be used as a receptacle of

biodegradable school waste

Enhance agricultural productivity

of the area and minimize

community vulnerability to

accidents

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Makungulu

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: LIFANI Education Zone MCHENGAWEDI T/A (STA)

Constituency: MALOSA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

MALEMIA

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Soil erosion due to position of

house

Landscaping, levelling and planting of

kapinga at the front Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Check dam gully to the east of the house

reclaim the gully

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Back filling of the backyard reduce erosion and eliminate

ponding

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from an anthill)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Lifani river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the northern and southern

parts having an extra one or two

lones

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

2 Deforestation

1 Soil

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Name of School: MAPALO Education Zone MCHENGAWEDI T/A (STA)

Constituency: MALOSA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Soil erosion due to position of

house

Terracing and planting star grass towards

the back Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from an anthill)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Domasi and

Maera rivers that're within the

schools catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

Back filling of all pits and

depression around the house plus

levelling off

Minimize ponding and eventual mosquito

breeding

All pits and depressions SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the northern part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

MALEMIA

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: CHINGALE Education Zone CHINGALE T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHINGALE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Chances of erosion towards the

school

Landscaping and formation of a retaining

wall to the eastern side of the front

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from an anthill)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Chingale river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

MLUMBE

Time Frame

Rank

Environmental

component

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the southern part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MULAMBE Education Zone CHILIPA T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHINGALE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Chances of erosion from the school Landscaping

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Construct check dams (vertiver) on the

school yard Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Provide check dams and soak pits at / along

gutter discharge points

Minimize roof water caused

erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from top soil)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

Road side / drainage improvement - Provide

check dams (Sand colected fron road side

drains)

Along the drainage system of the

road that passes by the school

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

MLUMBE

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the Northern part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NTHEMBA Education Zone CHILIPA T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHINGALE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion of the front Landscaping the front as well as the eastern

part Eliminate erosion threat

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Provide soak pits at gutter discharge points Minimize roof water caused

erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from top soil)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lenth of Nthemba river

that is within the school

catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

MLUMBE

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Complete drainage gutter construction and

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

Contractor, SMC,

PTA and Head

Teacher

pot filling and landscaping of the

surroundings

eliminate ponding SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the south western part

having an extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MATOPONI Education Zone CHILIPA T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHINGALE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Chances of erosion from the school Landscaping

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Provide soak pits at gutter discharge points Minimize roof water caused

erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from top soil)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

Riverline afforestation

Along Nambawala and linthipe

rivers

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Soil

Already in

progress

MLUMBE

Time Frame

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

Pot and backfilling of all depressions All around the house PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the direction of prevailing

winds having an extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: GUTA Education Zone CHILIPA T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHINGALE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Chances of erosion from the school Landscaping and Terracing of the front

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Construct check dams (vertiver) on the

school football pitch Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Gullying at the back of the house Provide check dams on the gullies and soak

pits at / along gutter discharge points Minimize roof water caused

erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

MLUMBE

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits.

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation and Road side /

drainage improvement - Provide check

dams (Sand colected from road side drains

and nearby stream)

Along the length of Senjere stream

and drainage system of the road

that passes by the school

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the direction of prevailing

winds having an extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: LUWEZI Education Zone CHINGALE T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHINGALE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

MLUMBE

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Chances of erosion from the school Landscaping and Terracing of the front

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Construct a retaining wall along the road

Minimize soil loss

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Road side erosion Channelling the road drainage (mitre drains)

to natural water ways minimize road side erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. (bricks

made from top soil)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Luwezi and

Linthipe rivers that are within the

school catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the south eastern part having

an extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Rank

Environmental

component

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Name of School: MWANJE Education Zone SONGANI T/A (STA)

Constituency: MALOSA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Chances of erosion from the school storm water drain to wave off run off from

the school yard Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Landscaping of the front and planting of star

grass Minimize soil loss

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. (bricks

made from top soil)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Songani river

that's within the school catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the south eastern part having

an extra line or two

SMC and PTA

MALEMIA

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MTONDO Education Zone SONGANI T/A (STA)

Constituency: MALOSA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor erosion Levelling of the northern side

Eliminate erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. (bricks

made from top soil)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Songani river

that's within the school catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding panted

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the woodlot and forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

Channel excess waste water to the nearby

blue gum trees

Eliminate ponding SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

MALEMIA

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

done

already

demolish

ed

already

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the western part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: SAKATA Education Zone NSONDOLE T/A (STA)

Constituency: NSONDOLE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Gutter based erosion Check dam the area beyond the gutter

discharge point Eliminate erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits.

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Mumbuza

stream that's within the school

catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding planted

and natural forest and carry out enrichment

planting of all the woodlot and forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

NKAGULA

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

environmental

health

Backfilling of the pits to the east Eliminate ponding SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the eastern part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

Theft and vandalism employ a watch man all school property SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NSONDOLE Education Zone NSONDOLE T/A (STA)

Constituency: NSONDOLE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion Terracing and planting of capinga

Eliminate erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Backfilling of the backyard Arrest roof based erosion

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits.

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Songani river

that's within the school catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

KUNTUMANJI

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding planted

and natural forest and carry out enrichment

planting of all the woodlot and forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

land scaping and backfilling of ditches Eliminate ponding SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the Northern part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NANGWEKA Education Zone NSONDOLE T/A (STA)

Constituency: NSONDOLE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion at the end of extended

gutter

Provide soak pit / plant bananas of

checkdam the drain

Extended gutter discharge point

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. (Bricks

made from top soil)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

through application of manure

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Songani river

that's within the school catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

KUNTUMANJI

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding planted

and natural forest and carry out enrichment

planting of all the woodlot and forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

Back fill the northern side of the house Eliminate ponding and associated

problems

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Back fill the area between the houses Eliminate ponding and associated

problems

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the Northern part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

Water logged environment Construct a dyke to the south western part

of the houses to improve drainage

Fend off flood waters SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MATUNDUZI Education Zone NSONDOLE T/A (STA)

Constituency: NSONDOLE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Gutter based erosion levelling and back filling of the souther side

if the house

enhance water infiltration

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

KUNTUMANJI

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Soil

landscaping of the front after Church

removes its bricks enhance water infiltration

Church, PTA and

SMC

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Pits could

serve as a receptacle for school waste

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Naisi river

that's within the school catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding planted

and natural forest and carry out enrichment

planting of all the woodlot and forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the direction of prevailing

winds having an extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NYAMBWE Education Zone NSONDOLE T/A (STA)

Constituency: NSONDOLE

KUNTUMANJI

2 Deforestation

1 Soil

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor Erosion Landscaping of the front

enhance water infiltration

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Pits could

serve as a receptacle for school waste

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Nyambwe

and Katambwe rivers that're

within the school catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding planted

and natural forest and carry out enrichment

planting of all the woodlot and forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

Back filling of the northern side prevent ponding and associated

problems

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the northern and southern

sides having an extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Done

already

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NSANAMA Education Zone CHIKALA T/A (STA)

Constituency: NTONYA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Heavy Erosion due to house being

on the foot of Zomba Mountain

Terracing, landscaping and planting of

kapinga

Eliminate erosion

Contractor, PTA

and SMC and

surrounding

community

Construct a retaining wall on the eastern

side Reduce chances of excessive

erosion

Contractor, PTA

and SMC and

council (DPW)

Gutter harvested water to be conveyed to a

natural water way through a check dammed

/ grassed / paved (brick lined) drain Reduce chances of excessive

erosion

Contractor, PTA

and SMC and

council (DPW)

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Pits could

serve as a receptacle for school waste

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Likangala

river that's within the school

catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of area that provided wood for

curing. Establish a school woodlot (wood for

brick curing came from the Zomba Forest

Reserve)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

N/A

MLUMBE

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

environmental

health

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with particular emphasis on the

eastern part

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MAFUWA Education Zone NSONDOLE T/A (STA)

Constituency: NSONDOLE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Minor Erosion along foot path

leading to the house

Check dam the footpath Eliminate erosion PTA and SMC and

surrounding

communityCreation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. Pits could

serve as a receptacle for school waste

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation Along the lengths of rivers and

streams that's within the school

catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of area that provided wood for

curing. Establish a school woodlot (wood for

brick curing came from Chimpeni Estate)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

KUNTUMANJI

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1

Soil

2

Deforestation

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with south eastern part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NAMILAMBE Education Zone NAMIWAWA T/A (STA)

Constituency: LIKANGALA

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Land scaping, back filling and levelling use soil from an anthill on the

southern end of the house

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

construct a retaining wall and stabilise it

with vertiver grass Arrest any erosion resulting from

water harvested by the roof

SMC, PTA and

Occcupant

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or applying compost manure.

Use it as a receptacle for bio degradable

school waste (Brick making used top soil)

restore the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and eliminate potential of water

ponding and eventual breeding of

mosquitoes

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Likangala

river that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Use wood from school woodlot and

encourage regenaration and replant /

increase the size of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Soil Erosion

1 Soil

MWAMBO

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

3

environmental

health

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Replanting of the harvested school wwodlot

area Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

ponding of of waste water leading

to proliferation of disease vectors

like mosquitoes

construct soak pits, plant bananas to absorb

all the exess water at the end of the gutters,

Backfilling of depressions as well as minor

landscaping

eliminate predisposing occupants

to malaria attacks and reduse

oduor

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

create a live fence / wind break a two or three line wind break all

around the house ( direction of

prevailing winds -South easterly -

to be fortified by an extra line or

two)

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: KATETE Education Zone NAMADIDI T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHANGALUME

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Erosion as area sloping towards the

fron of the house

Landscaping, terracing and putting up a

retaining wall in front of the house

Ensure reduced erosion and

minimize chances of run off

getting into the house as well as

causing excessive erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

The entire length of the house needs to be

terraced and check damed Both western and eastern sides

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Levelling of the back and putting in place a

retaining wall stabilized with vertiver

Stabilise the structure

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Gutter water conveyed to soak pits to

reduce erosivity

Arrest erosion fro roof harvested

water

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits.

put the area back to original

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC as

well as surrounding

community

Soil

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

MLUMBE

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

2 Deforestation

Done

already

3

environmental

health

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Namadzi river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the area and creation of

fire break all around (Wood for curing

contributed by nearby Gala estate)

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

maintain privacy of the grave yard

Estate Mangaer,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits to reduce

ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a wind break (live fence) all around

the house

a two or three line wind break all

around the house with the south

east (direction of prevailing winds)

having an etra two or three lines

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: MATIPA Education Zone CHILIPA T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHINGALE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Chances of erosion from the school Landscaping

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Construct check dams (vertiver) on the

school yard Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Soil

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

MLUMBE

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

Provide check dams and soak pits at / along

gutter discharge points

Minimize roof water caused

erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from top soil)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

Road side / drainage improvement - Provide

check dams (Sand colected fron road side

drains)

Along the drainage system of the

road that passes by the school

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the Northern part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: NDUNDE Education Zone CHINGALE T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHINGALE

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

MLUMBE

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Chances of erosion from the school Landscaping and Terracing of the front

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Construct a retaining wall along the road

Minimize soil loss

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Road side erosion Channelling the road drainage (mitre drains)

to natural water ways minimize road side erosion

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. (bricks

made from top soil)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the length of Luwezi and

Linthipe rivers that are within the

school catchment

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the south eastern part having

an extra line or two

SMC and PTA

ZOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame

Environmental and Social Management Plan for LDF Funded Teacher House Construction project

Name of School: KAPAKO Education Zone CHINGALE T/A (STA)

Constituency: CHINGALE

Expected Impact

Recommended mitigation / management

measure Target/ Goal Responsibility

June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Chances of erosion towards the

school

Landscaping and formation of a retaining

wall to the eastern side of the front

Eliminate erosion causing run off

SMC, PTA and Head

teacher

Creation of ditches/open pits which

could be a danger to children and

could also be breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Rehabilitate all the brick moulding area by

planting trees or bananas / fruits. ( Brick

moulded from an anthill)

put the areas back to required

agricultural productivity potential

and reduce / eliminate increasing

accident vulnerabilities

PTA and SMC and

surrounding

community

Enhanced scurring and eventual

erosion of riverline soils due to

sand mining. Leading to siltation of

water reservoirs along the river

River line afforestation

Along the lengths of Chingale river

that's within the schools

catchment area

SMC and VNRMC

plus the PTA

Debri from construction activities

left on site become a nuisance and

eyesore

Remove all construction rubble and dispose

off properly

to enhance aesthetic potential of

the finished structure and

minimize accidents

Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Destruction of vegetation during

burning of bricks, clearing &

excavation; may cause loss of fauna

or important ecosystems

Establish a school woodlot and Use wood

from school woodlot and encourage

regenaration and replant / increase the size

of the woodlot

maintain ecelogical balance and

promote air purification plus

ensuring availability of wood for

future projects

SMC and PTA

Loss of vegetation during curing of

bricks

Enhance regeneration capacity of copices

through weeding of the surounding natural

forest and carry out enrichment planting of

all the surounding forest areas

Minimize effects of deforestation

and ensure availability of fuel

wood for future projects as well as

domestic use

Village Headmen,

Head teacher and

SMC / PTA

Ponding of both gutter and waste

water could result in conducive

environs for mosquito and flies

breeding

Create / construct soakpits or plant bananas

to reduce ponding of the waste water

At gutter discharge points and

back of the house

SMC, PTA and Head

Teacher

cement mixing pit and water

storage tank could harbour malaria

causing vectors during the reainy

season

demolish all the water holding tanks and the

cement / mortar mixing pits

eliminate mosquito breeding areas Head teacher /

Occupant and SMC

Threat of roof being blown off by

wind storms

Create a live fence as a wind break at least two or three lines of trees

(wind break) all around the house

with the southern part having an

extra line or two

SMC and PTA

4

Sustainability of

finished

structure

1 Soil

2 Deforestation

3

environmental

health

MLUMBE

Rank

Environmental

component

Time Frame