| BIODIVERSITY |
Biodiversity is a short form for biological diversity and is defined
by IUCN as the variations in biological organisms which occurs at
ecosystem, spccies and gene level. Biodiversity is a short form for
biological diversity and is defined by IUCN as the variations in
biological organisms which occurs at ecosystem, spccies and gene
level. |
| CATCHMENT AREA |
The area from which rainfall flows into a river, reservoir etc. |
| CHILA |
Communal system of hunting Lechwe by the Ila-speaking people on the
Kafue flats. |
| CHITEMENE |
A system of cultivation which involves loping of tree branches which
are then heaped in a circular fashion and burnt to create an ash
bed. |
| DE-CENTRALIZATION |
The allocation of responsibilities for decision making and operations
to lower levels of government, community organizations, the private
sector, and NGOs. |
| ECOSYSTEM |
A dynamic complex of plant, animal and microorganism communities and
their non-living environment interacting as a functional unit. |
| FUNDIKILA |
A system of cultivation which involves turning the grass and covering
it with soil to allow it to decompose. |
| PROGRAMME |
A definite plan of intended procedure. |
| STAKEHOLDER |
An organization or individual that is concerned with or has an
interest in Zambia's biological resources and that would be affected by
decisions about biological resource management. |
| STRATEGY |
A set of chosen actions to support the achievement of a specified
development goal. |
| WATERSHED |
The line separating waters flowing into different rivers or basins.
Sometimes used inter changeably with catchment area. |
Technical terms