Adaptation Actions
- (x) Remove Wind physically damages crops filter Wind physically damages crops
- (x) Remove Outbreaks of timber and forest pests and diseases filter Outbreaks of timber and forest pests and diseases
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12 - Plant gardens within forest wind breaks, or plant windbreaks to protect sensitive crops (glyricidia)
13 - Avoidance of agricultural activities in the immediate coastal strip
14 - Plant leafy crops in gardens that are well sheltered from winds (e.g. valleys etc)
15 - Plant root crops in exposed areas
16 - Cut the leaves of bananas prior to a cyclone to prevent uprooting
17 - Cut the stems of manioc prior to a cyclone to prevent uprooting
18 - Introduce Dwarf Varieties of manioc that will be less susceptible to wind damage
19 - Remove yam stakes during pre cyclone preparations
20 - Utilize early harvest varieties of yam (6 months) that can be harvested before cyclone season
193 - Identify and relocate vulnerable species that have high risk of pest and disease attack to dryer areas
194 - Practice mixed species cropping systems to prevent rapid spread of disease
196 - Introduce biological control measures
397 - Physically remove diseased or dying trees/plants
398 - Conduct research on specific tree pests and diseases
399 - Accurately identify pest and disease agents