The Tree Planting Programme is based in Mbale, Manafwa, Bududa, Sironko, Namisindwa ,Bulambuli and Bukedea districts in Uganda.
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25 Oct 2025
Her Excellency, the British High Commissioner for Uganda @LisaJChesney congratulates the achievements of METGE for our efforts to distribute 25 million trees. Thank you ! @sizeofwales @UKinUganda
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For farmers with limited land,choosing the right tree species is critical. One tree that has proven its value across the Mount Elgon region is Grevillea(Grevillea robusta). Grevillea has become a preferred choice for farmers seeking to improve their livelihoods. @sizeofwales
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Unlike many tree species that compete heavily with crops for sunlight, water, and nutrients, Grevillea has a relatively open canopy and deep root system. This allows farmers to grow crops such as coffee, beans, bananas, and maize alongside the trees.
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Grevillea provides multiple benefits. Farmers can harvest timber for construction, furniture, and sale, creating an additional source of income. The trees also serve as windbreaks and reduce soil erosion.
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To celebrate ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฒ, today,we joined the ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ , students of ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ and ๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐๐จ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ under the themeโ๐
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The celebrations were further enriched by inspiring poems and presentations delivered by the students, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard natural resources and address the growing impacts of climate change.
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Their creativity and passion demonstrated the important role that young people can play in shaping a greener and more sustainable future.
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In November 2022, we planted our very first tree in the degraded stripย of Mount Elgon National Park. Since then, we have successfully restored more than 150 hectares of degraded forest landscape across Masira and Bumugibole sub-counties within the park . @sizeofwales
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With support from our partners @ITF_Worldwide , @AdmiralLife , ECKCT , Bulambuli Local Government, and Uganda Wildlife Authority.
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With support from the @ITF_Worldwide (ITF), we have restored 70 hectares of degraded land within Mount Elgon National Park in Masira and Bumugibole sub-counties in Bulambuli District. @sizeofwales @WelshGovernment
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In addition, beekeeping and vegetable growing have provided alternative sources of income, helping communities reduce dependence on the park
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in addition, beekeeping and vegetable growing have provided alternative sources of income, helping communities reduce their dependence on the parkโs natural resources.
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For many women, access to loans once seemed impossible. Today, through Village Savings and Loan Associations strengthened by METGE and partners, women can support their families and secure a brighter future. @sizeofwales @WelshGovernment
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Through the Tree Planting for Improved Livelihood project, earned income through their savings groups, and also benefited from a seed fund, which strengthened and improved financial stability at the household level.
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Through this work, community members have gained access to affordable loans that are improving their livelihoods.
Since 2023, METGE has restored over 150 hectares of the MT Elgon National Park through support from other partners Admiral Group Plc AND EKCT.
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๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก: Out of METGEโs 24 tree nursery sites, 10 are women-led, reflecting a strong, deliberate commitment to gender inclusion and the understanding that meaningful environmental restoration begins with empowering women at the grassroots level.
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NTV Uganda featured a News story highlighting their contribution to environmental restoration and community transformation, further amplifying their vital role in advancing climate action in Uganda. ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐
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