As the rain returns to Uganda, thousands of young trees are taking roots. During the tree planting season from September to November, we are aiming to plant over 200,000 trees across over 350 hectares of land. The activities will help restore forest landscapes, support local livelihoods, and promote sustainable land management.
Normally, the planting team in Uganda can start distributing the seedlings as early as September. Last year, it became clear that weather cycles are becoming increasingly unpredictable. The main rain season began late in October, but at least has been very stable since then, which is important for the seedlings to grow strong roots and stay healthy.
Sustainable reforestation through local collaboration
The planting efforts stretch across various regions in Uganda, where Fairventures Worldwide works hand in hand with local communities and smallholder farmers. Together, they ensure that every young tree is carefully planted to thrive for years to come.
“Our planting activities in Uganda demonstrate how data-driven reforestation and community collaboration can go hand in hand. By combining local expertise with innovative monitoring tools like TREEO, we ensure that every tree planted contributes to meaningful, lasting impact.” says James Thembo, the Director of Fairventures Worldwide Uganda.
The dedicated Field Forestry Coordinators and the Head of Field Operations oversee the planning and implementation to make sure all activities succeed.
To make the process as efficient as possible, the operation team of Fairventures Worldwide supports farmers and local partners directly on site. They provide training, technical assistance, and close supervision to ensure high survival rates of seedlings and accurate documentation through the TREEO monitoring system. The collaborative approach does not only improve forest management but also strengthens trust and knowledge sharing among all involved.
As the season slowly concludes, Fairventures Worldwide is already preparing for the next phase, which includes community engagement and the expansion of reforestation activities.