The tree planting project in Zirobwe and Nakaseke

The program is being implemented in areas of Kibanyi, Wabitungulu, Wakatayi, Kamwano, Janda, Namakofu, Kikyuusa with an overall goal of “Contributing to the planting of 7 million trees in the area by 2024. All the 13 tree nursery bed volunteer experts are actively engaged in training communities set up nursery beds and also plant the trees. Seven tree growing champions groups of an average of 25 members are functional and these have spurred tree growing activities in 8 model villages. Over 220 Lorena fuel saving cook stoves have been constructed and being used in over 150 families this has reduced fuel wood consumption up to 50%

The UNDP is helping LUCOF train volunteers and communities on sustainable forestry and environmental protection. In 2022, LUCOF is going to resume environmental protection basing on the previous ‘schools model’