Uganda

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Uganda is mostly comprised of plateaus surrounded by a rim of mountains with notable National Parks sprinkled throughout. Reforestation in Uganda will restore soil and protect endangered species. Learn more

With your help, we will:

  • Restore degraded soil and impact agriculture
  • Improve economic opportunities for local communities
  • Safeguard wildlife habitat and protect endangered species
  • Uganda has a rapidly growing population, which is putting a great deal of stress on the country's forests by increasing demand for firewood, pushing agricultural expansion, and expanding land settlement. Unfortunately, Uganda now has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world. In Northern Uganda, much of the forest has been cleared for charcoal production, degrading wildlife habitat and presenting a hardship for local farmers. Planting trees will restore what has been lost to deforestation!
  • These trees planted across the country will provide the farmers with sustainable food and income by growing fruits, nuts, and medicines. In an area that has experienced extensive clear cutting for charcoal production, planting trees will improve agricultural yields, reduce soil erosion, and improve the health of the soil. It will also protect biodiversity by improving habitat and will provide a jump-off point for several other sustainable agroforestry projects in the area, improving the livelihoods of hundreds of Ugandan farmers.
  • A personalized tree certificate (see gallery) to say thanks for your donation. We’ll also send you reports on our Uganda project, so you can track the impact your trees are having on the community and environment.
  • A variety of trees will be planted based on the needs of specific sites. These include indigenous trees such as the shea (Vitellaria paradoxa), which produces shea butter; Afzelia africana, an endangered hardwood; and several Acacia species. Useful non-indigenous trees include Grevillea robusta, Gmelina arborea, and Leucaena leucocephala, as well as fruit trees like avocado and papaya.
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Uganda is mostly comprised of plateaus surrounded by a rim of mountains with notable National Parks sprinkled throughout. Reforestation in Uganda will restore soil and protect endangered species. Learn more

With your help, we will:

  • Restore degraded soil and impact agriculture
  • Improve economic opportunities for local communities
  • Safeguard wildlife habitat and protect endangered species
  • Uganda has a rapidly growing population, which is putting a great deal of stress on the country's forests by increasing demand for firewood, pushing agricultural expansion, and expanding land settlement. Unfortunately, Uganda now has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world. In Northern Uganda, much of the forest has been cleared for charcoal production, degrading wildlife habitat and presenting a hardship for local farmers. Planting trees will restore what has been lost to deforestation!
  • These trees planted across the country will provide the farmers with sustainable food and income by growing fruits, nuts, and medicines. In an area that has experienced extensive clear cutting for charcoal production, planting trees will improve agricultural yields, reduce soil erosion, and improve the health of the soil. It will also protect biodiversity by improving habitat and will provide a jump-off point for several other sustainable agroforestry projects in the area, improving the livelihoods of hundreds of Ugandan farmers.
  • A personalized tree certificate (see gallery) to say thanks for your donation. We’ll also send you reports on our Uganda project, so you can track the impact your trees are having on the community and environment.
  • A variety of trees will be planted based on the needs of specific sites. These include indigenous trees such as the shea (Vitellaria paradoxa), which produces shea butter; Afzelia africana, an endangered hardwood; and several Acacia species. Useful non-indigenous trees include Grevillea robusta, Gmelina arborea, and Leucaena leucocephala, as well as fruit trees like avocado and papaya.

Why Plant in Uganda?

Tree nursery Uganda

RESTORE DEGRADED SOIL

Planting native tree species is critically important after deforestation. They help reduce the spread of invasive species and to retain the soil, prevent erosion, and ensure that other plants have adequate nutrients to grow.

Tree planting communities Uganda

IMPROVE ECONOMIC OUTCOMES

Communities in Northern Uganda often rely heavily on forest resources for fuel, food, and a source of income. This project gets farmers involved in building new economic opportunities that are more sustainable and forest friendly.

Elephants in Uganda

PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES

Uganda is one of the most biologically diverse countries in Africa. Home to endangered species like Chimpanzees, wild dogs, and most of the region's endemic bird species, planting trees here gives them a better chance of survival. 

Forest Coverage in Uganda

Map of Forest Coverage in Uganda
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land
Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action
Sustainable Development Goal 8: Economic Growth

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