Uganda community agroforestry project

In Northern Uganda’s Kitgum region, this project partners with smallholder farmers to plant 40,000 trees across Madi Opei, Lamwo, and Padibe sub-counties by April 2025. It combines climate action with long-term land restoration and soil protection.

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Each farmer in this project commits to keeping their trees standing for 50 years—turning tree planting into a long-term legacy for climate stability and future generations.

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Project Location‍

Northern Uganda – Specifically in the Kitgum region, covering the sub-counties of Madi Opei, Lamwo, Padibe East, and Padibe West.

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Project Goals‍

The goals of the project are to:

  • Partner with smallholder farmers who dedicate portions of their land to agroforestry
  • Grow new forests and preserve existing mature trees to support local climate stability
  • Distribute seedlings to farmers committed to cultivating trees over the next 50 years
  • Prevent soil erosion and retain humidity in agricultural areas, especially during heavy rainfall
  • Provide the region with a model for how local communities can positively impact their ecosystem
  • Appoint "village champions" to serve as ambassadors who promote awareness of climate change and assist with seedling distribution efforts

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Project Impact‍

The anticipated and ongoing impacts include:

  • Climate stabilization through forest restoration in areas heavily affected by deforestation during Uganda’s civil war
  • Increased humidity retention and improved agricultural productivity
  • Reduced soil erosion in a region vulnerable to intense rainfall
  • Heightened community engagement and awareness of climate action, supported by the appointment of village champions
  • Long-term land stewardship by farmers who commit to a 50-year tree cultivation plan
  • A strengthened local perspective on environmental responsibility and ecosystem restoration

This initiative highlights the power of community-led reforestation to drive ecological and socio-economic resilience across Northern Uganda.

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