By Enos Masereka,
Conservation and Demand Agency –CODEA is to implement a tree growing project entitled “Livelihoods Rwenzori Yethu” in the Rwenzori sub-Region with specific concentration in Kasese and Ntoroko districts.
The goal of the twenty years project is to bring about positive transformation in the livelihoods of Fifteen thousand smaller holder farmers.
Mr.Lazarous Bwambale, the project Manager told an inception meeting this afternoon at Rwenzori International Hotel in Kasese town that this will be achieved through the strategic planting of over three million tree seedlings on five thousand hectares of land and 1.4 million linear meters of boundary planting.
This will be accompanied by the promotion of good agronomic practices as well as integrated pest and disease management. Mr. Lazarous speaking…
The project will benefit 22 sub-counties in Kasese and 3 sub-counties in Ntoroko district with twenty percent beneficiaries being women.
Mr.Jonan Muhindo Kom, Director CODEA said the organization operates in four key thematic areas, including nature and conservation, social economic empowerment and livelihoods, community health and climate change. Mr. Jonan speaking….
Hon.Sele Masereka, the Obusinga Bwa-Rwenzururu Minister of lands, Environment and Agricultural production asked Kasese district council to pass an ordinance of planting trees per household. Hon. Sele speaking…
Lt.Joe Walunsimbi, Kasese Resident District Commissioner called for collaborated effort between, OBR, CODEA and Agricultural extension officers in Kasese district during implementation.
Lt. Walunsimbi speaking…
Kasese District Vice Chairperson, Mr. Ham Natuhwera pledged district support. END.
