Sesbania sesban, a tree native to Uganda, is prized locally for its fast growth and nitrogen fixing properties. If farmed properly, this tree can provide immense amounts of fuel wood, even on very small pieces of land.

Photo by Annie Musselman

Sesbania seedlings, taking root in recycled alcohol pouches.

Sesbania is planted in a border around the farm, utilizaing space wisely. We planted over 150 trees around our main demonstration area, without taking any space away from the crops.

Left to right: A two week old seedling, ready for planting; a two month old tree, starting to get branches; a one year old tree, over 6 meters tall and ready to be cut!

Mr. Kisembo making a test cut in Mokobyo village, and standing with the same tree one month later.