By Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana | Project Leader
Dear Patrons,
Thank you so much for your generous support for our Rwanda Reforestation Project during Giving Tuesday. Your contributions are helping us make a real difference in restoring Rwanda’s forests.
We are pleased to share that the saplings are growing well, and we are looking forward to planting them by the end of March 2026, at the beginning of the rainy season.
In this update, we would like to provide information about our first planting area:
1st Planting Area Details
Country: Rwanda
District: Rulindo
Sector: Burega
Cell: Butangamundu
Village: Buyoga
Location (Plus Code): 723X+P5V Mugambazi, Rwanda
This area is located in Butangamundu Cell, Burega Sector, Rulindo District. The soil becomes soft during the rainy season and very hard during the dry season, which makes land preparation more challenging if delayed. Since the rainy season continues until the end of January, we plan to begin land preparation now so that planting can take place at the end of March 2026.
Land Preparation Work
To prepare the 5 hectares of land, we will:
Clear shrubs, bushes, and unwanted vegetation
Construct terracing because the land is hilly
Prepare planting points for the eucalyptus seedlings
Number of Eucalyptus Trees to Be Planted
We will plant eucalyptus at a density of 2,000 trees per hectare.
Total number of eucalyptus trees: 10,000 trees (5 hectares × 2,000 trees per hectare)
Estimated Budget for 5 Hectares (USD)
Land clearing & weeding: $2,070
Terracing construction: $5,520
Labor, tools & transport: $1,104
Contingency (unforeseen costs): $550
Total Estimated Budget: $9,244 USD
So far, we have raised $3,793, thanks to your generosity. Your continued support will help us complete the remaining $5,451 needed to begin land preparation immediately.
We kindly invite you to consider making an additional donation or setting up a monthly recurring contribution to support this important project. Every contribution brings us closer to restoring Rwanda’s forests and improving the environment for communities.
Thank you again for your support. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment to our cause.
With gratitude and best regards,
Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana
President, RWAYDAVO
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