VCS Afforestation Program

As we continue on our reforestation efforts, we regularly give training to the local farmers that want to join and are currently working with our program.

The seedlings are growing! Soon to be distributed to our farmers

Effective communication and knowledge sharing among farmer group members are key to their collective success, ensuring vital information and innovative techniques are passed within the community for sustainable growth and prosperity.

Local nurseries, run by dedicated farmers, are essential for community-driven reforestation, turning degraded land into lush landscapes.

Local farmers are adopting conservation farming techniques, using smart land preparation and hole planting to optimize water retention for crops. These sustainable practices lead to better harvests, especially in dry conditions, without relying on chemical fertilizers.

Measuring the tree trunks is part of the method to calculate the amount of CO2 capture capacity the trees have. This is something that we do to monitor the benefits our trees can also give to the environment and help fight climate change.

Our project excels through our unique teamwork around trees and our innovative approach to management. We create a learning and sharing environment, diving into tasks with unmatched enthusiasm and overcoming obstacles.
Our team consistently develops new skills for effective project

In preparation for the next planting season in 2024 and in order to kick off the planting of additional mixed groves, these farmers in Uganda have started to raise seedlings early!

This year we celebrated or 20th anniversary working in Uganda with thousands of farmers that work persistently and help restore the land.

Properly cared for, trees can thrive and yield fruit for many years. Our farmers are increasingly realizing this through our program, which bolsters food security and opens up new avenues for income.

Seedlings gathered around a tree before being distributed to the farmers. They will begin to plant them in their individual farms to establish their crops and gardens.

Farmers select resilient species for dry areas, often indigenous ones like Melia and Acacia seyal, ensuring robust growth and survival in challenging conditions.

Farmers gather seeds, cultivate trees, uphold groves, and track outcomes, generating income through their steady efforts and fostering a more sustainable environment.

Farmers in our projects strategically position nurseries, ensuring young seedlings are shaded, watered daily, and protected by windbreaks, enhancing their growth and survival in dry regions.

A collective of farmers draws inspiration from a peer's experience, collaboratively sharing insights on nurturing and sustaining their forests.