Trees for Global Benefit, Uganda
Case Study C0271
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| Date | 2003 |
| Agency | Ecotrust |
| Donor/support agency | The World Agroforesty Centre (ICRAF) |
| Project type | Implemented by agency |
| Context(s) | Productive landscape |
| Geographic coverage | Uganda |
| Locality | Bushenyi District |
| Biodiversity focus | Ecosystem/landscape |
| Development focus | Local farmers |
| Conservation goals | Contribute to habitat restoration and protection |
| Poverty reduction goals | Improve the livelihoods of local farmers |
Summary
Trees for Global Benefit is a project implemented by Ecotrust in the Bushenyi District of Uganda. Sixty-five farmers are currently registered into the project, and expansion to other members of the community is in progress. Participating farmers received personalised training and extension support to identify tree planting activities that are most suitable for their needs. Once farmers are registered into the project they enter into sale agreements which specify the amount of carbon that they will sell and the conditions. Tree planting activities include mixed native woodlots and boundary planting for fuel wood and timber, including mahogany, cedar, African cherry, laurel, and silk trees.
This Project is expected to result in significant benefits beyond offsetting greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon payments provide a significant boost in income to farmers. Revenue generated through initial sales of carbon will largely cover start up cost for tree planting activities, thus enabling rural farmers to invest in sustainable resource management using income from environmental services. Participants will also gain access to local and national markets for timber, poles, fuel wood, fruit and fodder. Nursery establishment and production of seedlings will also provide additional income to rural communities. Furthermore, tree planting contributes to soil conservation, and the intended emphasis on native tree planting will contribute to habitat restoration and protection in Uganda.
Finally, the project will build local and regional capacity and develop generic carbon management systems that may be replicated in communities throughout the country.
Poverty reduction impact
Sixty-five farmers are currently registered into the project, and expansion to other members of the community is in progress. Participating farmers received personalised training and extension support to identify tree planting activities that are most suitable for their needs.
Strategy for Conservation/Poverty Linkages
Payments for conservation services
Facilitating access to markets
Provision of alternative livelihoods
Reference 1
http://www.carbonneutral.com/uploadedfiles/TCNC%20ForestryUganda.pdf
Related records above this one:
- The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) (Organisation O0035)