Our videos
In 2015, we produced four short documentaries on bush encroachment that address both the causes and extent, bush based products and energy from bush.
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Bush Encroachment in Namibia: Causes and Extent
De-Bushing Namibia: Vision of an Emerging Sector is an introduction into bush encroachment in Namibia, outlining the causes, the problems and the opportunities for the country. It is the first video in a series of four.
Biomass Value Addition: Bush Based Products
De-bushing Namibia: Engaging People takes a closer look at small scale harvesting techniques, as well as the potential to add value to the biomass. It is the second video in the series.
Biomass Energy: From Bush to Electricity
De-Bushing Namibia: Scaling Up is the third video and addresses the potential for up-scaling with regard to biomass in Namibia, taking a closer look at the industrial use of biomass and the opportunity of of energetic biomass utilisation.
Bush Control in Namibia: Our Voices
De-Bushing Namibia: Our Land, Our Voices is our fourth video. While filming episodes 1-3 we asked all of our interview partners the same 3 questions: What is the biggest problem with regard to bush encroachment? Who needs to act? What are you going to do?
Economic benefits of Bush thinning in Namibia
De-bushing In Namibia:This video is based on the Economics of Land Degradation Initiative showcasing the economic gains from bush thinning in Namibia at both national and regional levels, using a case study of Otjozondjupa region.
Turning Bush into Fodder
The video shows the production process of bush-based animal feed compiled based on the result of GIZ/MAWF Bush Control & Biomass Utilisation Project and UNDP NAFOLA research and pilot trials from April 2016 to July 2017.