Though we initially planned to work only in one village during the pilot year, the Uganda Wildlife Authority pointed out the Isunga Parish as placing heavy pressures on the park. About 18 kilometers from our base, we travel to Isunga every couple of weeks. The Iruhura Church of Uganda is a beautiful, large building with a large congregation. Planting occured around the church's farm, in an excellent demonstration of how the typical villager can make use of the shrub border technique to make better use of their land and obtain legal firewood. (more...)

With help from community volunteers, 200 seedlings were planted at the Kyanyawara Church of Uganda and the Kyanyawara Christian Fellowship. These two churches were chosen as demonstration areas thanks to the interest of their congregations. With the large crowds drawn to these locations, we look forward to the community being exposed to more in-depth facets of the project regarding tree planting and fuel efficient stoves. (more...)

The rainy season has officially begun, which means it's time to plant trees! The project's first demonstration area is the grounds outside a rented home in the Kaburala trading center, about 1 kilometer away from the boundary of Kibale National Park. A border of over 100 Sesbania sesban trees has been planted, with a few Marcamia trees (another fast-growing legume, suitable for planting near crops) scattered among them as well.