Land Node Description
A community-anchored restoration hub in the Mount Elgon foothills, regenerating degraded savanna–forest mosaics through agroforestry, native tree corridors, watershed management, and climate-smart agriculture. The project strengthens food systems, biodiversity, and water security in the Nile River watershed.
Project Purpose
Restore degraded landscapes, rebuild soil and water cycles, and improve rural livelihoods through community-led agroecology and reforestation.
YICE Uganda: Community-Led Agroforestry & Ecosystem Restoration in Eastern Uganda
Project Start Date: 2021-01-01
Bioregional Location: Eastern Uganda (Mount Elgon Foothills & Nile River Headwaters)
Political Location: Mbale District, Eastern Uganda