Rwanda Agroforestry
Location
Rwanda
Solution Type
Fruit Trees
Reforestation
Estimated CO2 Sequestered
(per tree)
0.036 tonnes
Estimated Tree
Survivability
75%
About this Project
Background
Agriculture is the backbone of Rwanda’s economy accounting for one third of the national GDP. However, the hillsides have been farmed extensively leading to soil erosion and a loss of vital top-soil. A lack of trees on the hillsides that bind the soil have led to landslides.
Outcome
Veritree is partnering with One Acre Fund, the Rwandan Government, and local farmers, to promote and verify sustainable agroforestry in Rwanda. Agroforestry has a key role to play in ending hunger and poverty in Rwanda. This program involves equipping smallholder farmers with the finance, skills, and expertise to improve productivity, soil health, and climate resilience of their crops.
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Fact File
🐒 Provides habitat for local wildlife, including Blue Monkeys, Bocage's Frogs and Yellow-Bills, which are prehistoric-looking birds native from Africa.
🥑 More than 10 different tree species planted on the site, incuding Avocado, Alder, Spanish Cedar, and other shade trees.
📡 Site technology to track the reforestation: Geospatial Layers and IOT Sensors in 2024.
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