Preservation of Mt. Elgon Ecosystem

Every seedling in the nursery is a step toward restoring nature and combating climate change. With the support of community members and partners Tree Nation , we are raising trees at Kocheka Nursery in Bukedea that will protect soil, improve livelihoods, and contribute to a greener

My name is Tai Betty, a mother of six from Adidiga Village, Kocheka Sub-county in Bukedea District. Before this project came into our community, I had a strong interest in growing trees because I understood their importance for the environment and for the future of my children. However,

Just 8 months on, pawpaw trees are already bearing fruit! Nutritious and healthy, they are now being harvested by farmers—boosting household nutrition, generating income, and improving livelihoods in Kocheka Sub-county, Bukedea District. With support from Tree Nation, a nursery was

Just 8 months on, pawpaw trees are already bearing fruit! Nutritious and healthy, they are now being harvested by farmers—boosting household nutrition, generating income, and improving livelihoods in Kocheka Sub-county, Bukedea District. With support from Tree Nation, a nursery

we’re committed not only to restoring the environment but also to improving community livelihoods through fruit tree production.

At our Kocheka Tree Nursery Site in Bukedea District, we raise a diverse range of fruit trees — including mangoes, jackfruits, avocados, and guavas —

The trees in the woodlot established in April near the Kocheka Community Nursery Site are thriving! This initiative, supported by our partners at Tree-Nation, demonstrates our shared commitment to sustainable land use and agroforestry.

As part of this effort, a woodlot demonstration

The trees in the woodlot established in April near the Kocheka Community Nursery Site are thriving! This initiative, supported by our partners at Tree-Nation, demonstrates our shared commitment to sustainable land use and agroforestry.

As part of this effort, a woodlot demonstration

We’ve established a new woodlot in Bukedea Subcounty, Bukedea District, with support from Tree Nation! 🌱
This initiative marks another step forward in our commitment to restoring degraded landscapes and promoting sustainable tree growing across Eastern Uganda

At Kocheka Nursery, our commitment to growing, raising, and distributing indigenous trees is rooted in a deep understanding of their ecological, cultural, and economic significance. Indigenous tree species are uniquely adapted to local environments, making them vital for the restoration

At Kocheka Nursery, our commitment to growing, raising, and distributing indigenous trees is rooted in a deep understanding of their ecological, cultural, and economic significance. Indigenous tree species are uniquely adapted to local environments, making them vital for the restoration

With funding from @treenation , Kocheka Tree Nursery in Bukedea District is a 250,000-capacity nursery dedicated to raising trees that support environmental conservation and community livelihoods.
What We Grow:
Indigenous trees – Restoring ecosystems and biodiversity
Agroforestry

🌱 Growing a Greener Future at Kocheka Primary School! 🌱

With support from Tree-Nation, our Kocheka nursery site provided seedlings to Kocheka Primary School, empowering pupils to plant trees in their school garden. This initiative not only fosters environmental stewardship but

We successfully distributed 7,000 seedlings to the vibrant community of Kocheka Subcounty in Bukedea District!
🌳 6,700 Grevillea
🥑 300 Avocado
These trees will not only contribute to enhancing food security and improving livelihoods but also play a vital role in restoring

We are actively engaged in the distribution of tree seedlings, a crucial step in our comprehensive reforestation and environmental conservation efforts. The pictures capture the mass distribution of free seedlings across secondary and primary schools, as well as communities within

Mass Seedling Distribution
We are engaged in the mass production and distribution of tree seedlings to communities, households, and institutions in the Mount Elgon region. To date, 24.7 million seedlings have been raised, distributed and planted. This effort has brought us closer