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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Recommended mitigation / management
measure
Environmental
component
Done
already
Done
already
Rank Expected Impact
CHIKOWI
Time Frame
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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
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