Uganda communities plant trees to protect rainforest
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Communities near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda planted 4,053 agroforestry trees on 40 hectares of land to restore a buffer zone around the rainforest.
The project, led by local people and supported by Trillion Trees, aims to improve habitat for endangered mountain gorillas and support local livelihoods. Restoring the land between the forest and human activity reduces pressure on the park and improves conditions for both wildlife and nearby communities.
The restoration effort focuses on agroforestry, integrating trees into productive landscapes rather than separating forest restoration from people’s daily lives. Trillion Trees also supports 27 similar initiatives in 21 landscapes globally, having restored 712,044 trees and benefiting over 26,100 people as of December 2025. Elsewhere in Uganda, a women-led initiative in the Kasese district is planting native trees to combat erosion and flooding caused by erratic rainfall.
Both projects demonstrate how tree planting can address environmental issues and improve the well-being of local communities. The long-term success of the 4,053 trees around Bwindi will depend on continued maintenance and community involvement, as Trillion Trees emphasizes that forest restoration requires sustained care to build a resilient landscape.
