By KGR Reporter,
Lira Catholic Diocese through its development arm- Caritas has committed to plant about 100,000 trees in the districts across Lango Sub-region in a bid to fight harsh climatic conditions.
The Diocese launched the campaign mid-this year with the distribution of 30,000 tree seedlings of pines, Neem, Grevillea, Eucalyptus, and Mahogany among others for planting at different parishes.
Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok, the Ordinary of Lira Diocese explained that human activities have degenerated the land making it unproductive thus, the need for people to plant more and protect trees to tame climate for habitable whether. Bishop Wanok speaking…….
Bishop Wanok also cautioned farmers against burning down grass in the name of preparing land for grazing animals and poorly discarding plastics, thus, destroying the environment. Bishop Wanok speaking2…
Ms. Elizabeth Atim, a resident of the Otuke district like others elsewhere in the region, was excited about the initiative, saying the planted trees will provide good shade for the crops and also income for the community in the long run. Ms. Atim speaking…….
Rev Fr. Boniface Okori Acuma, the Director for Caritas in Lira Diocese explained that the next distribution will target other entities such as sub counties, and other institutions, including vacant diocesan land. END
