Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise

With support from the International Tree Foundation (ITF), we have restored 70 hectares of degraded land within Mount Elgon National Park in Masira and Bumugibole sub-counties in Bulambuli District. Farmers have also benefited from a seed fund, which strengthened and improved financial stability at the household level, as well as energy-saving stoves that help lower fuel consumption. In addition, beekeeping and vegetable growing have provided alternative sources of income, helping communities reduce their dependence on the park’s natural resources. Size of Wales Welsh Government

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 - Since 2010, Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE) has raised, distributed, and planted over 25 million trees across the Mount Elgon region, transforming degraded landscapes into thriving ecosystems while improving the livelihoods of thousands of households.

The story of METGE’s transformative work was highlighted by NTV Uganda, showcasing how communities are benefiting from tree growing and nature-based solutions across the region.

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We carried out a joint monitoring exercise with our implementing partners, Bungokho Rural Development Center (BRDC) and Mount Elgon Agroforestry Communities Cooperative Enterprise (MEACCE) in Mbale, Sironko, and Bulambuli tree nurseries, to track progress and strengthen the impact of tree-planting toward sustainable environmental restoration and climate resilience.

The exercise generated valuable insights into the status of tree nurseries, confirming that seedlings are healthy and properly managed for distribution. Field visits to farmers also enabled us to assess the survival and performance of planted trees, as well as identify challenges affecting their growth.

These engagements created a meaningful opportunity to interact directly with farmers, provide practical guidance on tree management, and collect feedback to inform and improve implementation. Size of Wales Welsh Government