Ecosystem Restoration Project

Partner

Re-Earth Initiatives

Status

current

Location

Various Districts

Beneficiaries

Cattle farmers with less than 20 acres

Period

Jan 2023 – Dec 2024

Partner: Re-Earth Initiatives

Beneficiaries: Cattle Farmers

Focus: Fruit Trees & Climate Smart Agriculture

Project Overview

Re-Earth Initiatives funded Reach the Youth Uganda in 2023 to implement an ecosystem restoration project where cattle farmers with less than 20 acres of farmland planted fruit trees. This initiative aligns with the UN decade of ecosystem restoration (2020-2030), which aims to reverse centuries of damage to forests, wetlands, and other ecosystems.

Why Trees Matter

Environmental Benefits

✓ Capture carbon and produce oxygen
✓ Protect and fertilize soils
✓ Supply firewood and timber
✓ Provide habitat for micro flora and fauna
✓ Slow down heavy rains and winds
✓ Reduce flooding

Social & Economic Benefits

✓ Enhance air quality
✓ Reduce stress and improve mood
✓ Lower blood pressure
✓ Provide shade for animals and people
✓ Increase resale or rental values
✓ Support better educational outcomes

Project Activities

Sensitized farmers about Climate Change, its causes and effects
Promoted the adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)
Supported cattle farmers to plant fruit trees on their farmland

UN Alignment: The project supports the UN decade of ecosystem restoration (2020-2030), contributing to global efforts to restore forests and ecosystems.