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W-02 somalia rainfall observers' manual
SWALIM is re-establishing the national manual rain-gauge network as part of its water and land information systems. The national data set formed will be used to support climate mapping, flood early warning and other hydrological studies. The data set will also be freely accessible to any interested parties. SWALIM will maintain the observations of each station in a dedicated database which will be handed over to an emerging Somali authority at the appropriate time.
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Muchiri P.W.
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SWALIM, Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
Flora of Somalia, Volume 3 with cummulative index to volume 1-4
The aim of the project is to cover all vascular plants known to occur in Somalia, and establish a foundation for all future plant related work in the country. This volume is the last to appaer in a series of four and covers 33 families with a total of more than 1000 species, of which 137 have been described as new within the project. Twenty eight further new species, described in the last few years, which are additional to the previuos published volumes 1, 2 and 4, are included in the appendix, along with a number of species that represent new records for the country. Indexes vernacular and scientific names conclude the volume, and a cummulative index to all four volumes is also provided.
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Thulin M. (Editor)
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Centre for Development and Environment
FAO SWALIM water sources - GTZ survey - Somalia
water sources maps for all regions of Somalia produced from the GTZ water sources survey for Somalia.
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
Rainwater harvesting in response to water scarcity, The Lare experience
Land cover changes affect the hydrologic regime of an area, manifested at different spatial and temporal scales. This book highlights results of a technical study commissioned by RELMA-in-ICRAF focussing on the relationship between land use and the local hydrology. Field surveys and Quickbird images were used to establish the impact of land use and landcover changes in Lare Division of Nakuru District in Kenya and how these have contributed to the adoption of rainwater harvesting mainly using ponds. It has also dwelt at length on the technical and socioeconomic aspects of the runoff harvesting ponds. It is hoped that experiences learnt from here can be applied in areas of similar agro-ecological zones within the Eastern and Southern Africa region.
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Malesu M. M., Sang' K. J., Orodi J. O., Oduor A. R., Nyabenge M.
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World Agroforestry Centre
Somalia Rainfall Observers Manual - Report No. W-02
This handbook is a comprehensive guide that deals with installing and using rain gauges for rainfall data collection. Based on the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) recommended procedures, it describes the types of rain gauges commonly used in Somalia; gives tips on how to select an appropriate location/site that is free of distorting factors; shows how to install and maintain each type of rain gauge and ensure that the resulting catch is representative of the rainfall area. The report gives detailed instructions on how to make and record readings, as well as on how to complete, archive and transmit all forms associated with the rain gauge. It is intended for use by anyone involved with rainfall observation in Somalia. To promote widespread use of this manual, excerpts of the practical sections have been translated into the Somali language.
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13 Sites hydrological site investigation draft report
SHAAC Consulting Company was commissioned by Cosob Well drilling Company of Somaliland to undertake detailed hydrogeological and geophysical investigation at 13 localities in Somaliland. The investigated sites are situated in all regions of Somaliland. Two sites are in Awdal Region, four sites in Northwest region, two in Saaxil, one site in Togdher, two in Sool and two in Sanaag region. The purpose of the study Was to identify suitable locations for successful borehole drilling within the selected town and villages. The project was intended to improve the availability of water and sanitation in areas identified as high priority and those of having acute shortages of water supply. These include areas of settlements of vulnerable groups such as returnees, IDPs and pastoral population though detailed water investigation in order to identify suitable sites for well drilling
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SHAAC Consulting Company
Environmental Degradation Assesment study report of the the Gebi Valley and Sool Plateau of Northern Somalia
This report contains comprehensive qualitative and quantitative study of enviromental degradation in the Gebi Valley and Sool Plateau of Sanaag Region in the Northern Somalia.The report was commissioned by Horn Relief in recognition of the environmental factors contribuiting to the over four year drought(2000-2004) in the Gebi Valley and Sool Plateau ecological zones. This report provides baseline data for monitoring of environmental change in the areas and information for developing appropriate programs to address environmental degradation and desertification in the areas
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Biamah E. K., Horn Relief
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Horn Relief
A to Z GIS, An illustrated dictionary of Geographic Information Systems
A to Z GIS presents the most comprensive collection of GIS terms and illustrations to help students and professionals to help students and professionals understand and use th special language of GIS in research, field studies and real world applications. With definations written, developed and contributed by more than 150 subject matter experts, the book is packed with: more thaan 1800 terms, nearly 400 full color illustrations and seven encyclopedia style appendix articles about annotations and labels, features, geometry, layers in arcGIS, software map projections and coordinate systems, remote sensing and topology.
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Wade T. (Editor), ESRI, Sommer S., ESRI
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Centre for Development and Environment
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