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Tree Planting Program

The Tree Planting Program is one of the flagship initiatives of the Save Environment Initiative (SEI), designed to combat environmental degradation, restore biodiversity, and promote climate resilience across Rwanda

SEI engages youth, women, and local communities in large-scale tree planting and agroforestry activities to restore land, protect the environment, and improve livelihoods.

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Objectives

Restore degraded ecosystems through afforestation and reforestation.

Enhance community resilience to climate change impacts such as drought and soil erosion.

Promote indigenous and fruit tree planting for both environmental and socio-economic benefits.

Raise awareness on the importance of trees in sustaining life and supporting biodiversity.

Encourage inclusive participation by engaging schools, local authorities, private partners, and environmental clubs.

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Key Activities

Establishment of community tree nurseries and seedling distribution points.

Integration of agroforestry systems into smallholder farms to enhance soil fertility and increase productivity.

Capacity building for farmers and youth groups on tree management, nursery techniques, and ecosystem restoration.

Continuous monitoring and survival rate assessment of planted trees to ensure sustainability.

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Impacts

Since its inception, the SEI Tree Planting Program has contributed to the restoration of degraded lands, increased green cover, and strengthened community ownership of environmental conservation efforts. Beyond environmental benefits, it also enhances food security and provides income opportunities through the planting of fruit and timber trees.