Plant Trees for Impact

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 Overview Impact What You Get Tree 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.