This project will restore 3,500 hectares of degraded shoreline in Mayuge District along Lake Victoria in Uganda by planting 100,000 indigenous trees and rebuilding wetlands. It will also empower local communities through training, sustainable livelihoods, and conservation practices to improve water quality, restore biodiversity, and reduce human-wildlife conflict while strengthening climate resilience.
Mayuge District has lost over 95% of its wetlands and forests, leaving 3,500 hectares degraded. Also, over 70% of Mayuge's shoreline along Lake Victoria is degraded, with wetlands and forests lost to human activity. This has caused erosion, poor water quality, and biodiversity loss in Lake Victoria. Species like the Shoebill are threatened, while human-wildlife conflict is rising. Communities face declining livelihoods due to environmental degradation and lack capacity to restore ecosystems.
The project will restore 3,500 hectares in Mayuge District by planting over 1,400,000 indigenous trees and rehabilitating wetlands and provide alternative livelihoods options. Lake Victoria shores adjacent communities will be trained in conservation, agroforestry, and sustainable livelihoods. As a result, the awareness campaigns will reduce human-wildlife conflict, while local policies will support long-term ecosystem protection and community participation.
The project will restore 3,500 hectares, plant 1,400,000 trees, and improve water quality in Lake Victoria. It will protect habitats for species like the Grey crowned crane, reduce erosion, and strengthen climate resilience. Over 1,000 community members will gain skills and income opportunities, ensuring sustainable conservation and reduced human-wildlife conflict.
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