Adaptation Actions
- (x) Remove Wind physically damages crops filter Wind physically damages crops
- (x) Remove Increase growth of weeds and invasive species filter Increase growth of weeds and invasive species
- (x) Remove Change in timing of fruiting seasons filter Change in timing of fruiting seasons
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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
143 - Utilize green houses for enhanced/controlled fruit production
143 - Utilize green houses for enhanced/controlled fruit production
143 - Utilize green houses for enhanced/controlled fruit production
144 - Identify traditional and novel fruiting seasons and patterns of key tree species
195 - Apply local and imported pesticides and Insecticides
389 - Apply local and imported herbicides (and chemical injections)
390 - Physically remove invasive species
391 - Introduce biological control of invasives
392 - Practice regular maintenance, cleaning and weeding of forest plots