The Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods (ROLL) project will officially handover a newly constructed animal dip tank at Likhaebaneng in Quthing District on April 29.
The facility will be utilised by the Makoae Wool & Mohair Growers Association to improveanimal health and sustainable livestock management at community level.
In a statement, ROLL said the tank replaces an old one that posed a significant threat to biodiversity within the Letsa-la-Letsie wetland.
“In previous years, contamination from the animal dip tank contributed to high mortality rates among wetland bird populations, with approximately 45 bird species affected by poisoning linked to chemicals entering the stream,” it noted.
ROLL said it constructed the modern tank at a carefully selected and environmentally appropriate location in line with its mandate to restore degraded landscapes, conserve biodiversity, and enhance livelihoods.
This intervention ensures the continued provision of essential animal health services to local farmers while eliminating risks to sensitive wetland ecosystems and downstream communities, the organisation added.
The event will be attended by the Minister of Environment and Forestry, Letsema Adontsi.
