Plant 40,000 Trees In Northern Rwanda

Dear Patrons

We are so happy to thank you very much for all the support that you have provided so far for our Rwanda forestation project.

We wish to share with you the update on 200 vetiver planted for the first round. As you may know , Vetiver is a perennial grass known for its deep-rooting system and various ecological benefits, including soil erosion control, moisture retention, and biodiversity promotion. Currently vetiver is disappearing and we aim to restore them and distribute in the community. In Burega Sector, recent efforts have been made to introduce vetiver as a means of environmental conservation and sustainable land management. This report aims to assess the growth and viability of vetiver plantations in Burega Sector and provide insights into their performance ( See attached photos).

Methodology:

1. Field visits were conducted to vetiver plantation sites in Burega Sector.
2. Visual inspection and measurements were carried out to evaluate the growth parameters, including height, density, and overall health of the vetiver plants.
3. Interviews were conducted with local farmers to gather qualitative data on the plantation's progress and challenges faced.

Results:

Healthy Growth: The vetiver plants in Burega Sector are exhibiting vigorous growth, with an average height increase of 40-50 centimeters since planting.
Community Engagement: Local farmers have shown keen interest in vetiver cultivation and have actively participated in plantation activities, indicating a positive reception and potential for widespread adoption.
Challenges: While overall growth is promising, challenges such as to get enough funds so that we can plant 10,000 vetiver is still a big challenge.

Conclusion:

The initial assessment of vetiver growth in Burega Sector is highly promising, with the plants exhibiting healthy development and community involvement. However, ongoing monitoring and support are essential to address challenges and maximize the ecological benefits of vetiver cultivation in the region. We request you to donate generously to our project so that we can keep working and achieve our goals. You could also consider doing a monthly recurring donation for our project, which will help us with our ongoing work.

We thank you for everything that you have done for our project, and we look forward to your continued support.

Thanks and Best Regards.

Jean Damascene UWIZEYIMANA

RWAYDAVO President

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Dear Patrons,

It is our honor and pleasure to have you as partners, supporters and donors. On behalf of Rwandan Youth Development and Voluntary Organization, I am very happy to take this opportunity to thank you very much for all the support that you have provided so far for our Rwanda forestation project and to give you the updates about how our trees planted in Land 7. On Saturday, 10th February 2024, we have planted more than 5000 saplings of Eucaryptus in Land 7. We planted saplings at location Rwanda: Lat -1.748808^o Long30.058557^o

Plantation Details:

On February 10, 2024, a sapling plantation initiative was undertaken in a designated area with the aim of increasing green cover and fostering biodiversity. A total of more than 5000 saplings of Eucalyptus were planted in Butangamundu hill, Burega Sector.

Unexpected Sun Exposure:

Unfortunately, unforeseen weather conditions significantly impacted the planted saplings. For seven consecutive days following the plantation, the area experienced an unexpected surge in sunlight intensity. This prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight proved detrimental to the delicate saplings, resulting in stress and ultimately causing the death of 15% of the planted saplings but are 85% are very okay see attached photo. We are planning to replace them in April, this month is the month we expect a heavy rain in Rwanda.

Mitigation Strategies:

In light of this setback, several mitigation strategies are being considered to prevent similar losses in future plantation endeavors. These include:

1. Adjustment of Planting Schedule: Careful consideration of weather forecasts and seasonal patterns to schedule future plantation activities during favorable conditions.
2. Watering Regimen: where applicable, we will ensure adequate watering and irrigation practices to mitigate the effects of drought stress on newly planted saplings.

To keep our project activities such as tree planting of new lands, maintains of planted saplings, replacement of dead saplings and preparation of new saplings, we request you to donate generously for our project so that we can keep working and achieve our goals. You could also consider doing a monthly recurring donation for our project, which will help us with our ongoing work. The link for the monthly recurring donation is mentioned below in the report.

We thank you for everything that you have done for our project, and we look forward for your continued support.

Thanks and Best Regards.

Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana

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