Wilson uses the funds from the sale of his seedlings to support his three kids and buy a sewing machine for his wife. He even helped one of his neighbors buy a motorcycle, an asset that can be shared amongst the entire community.
“That’s where the love begins — from the local man,” he says. “The connection increases the desire to protect them later on.”
On #earthday, read KC Cheng's photo essay of how Ecosia, JGI Uganda, and residents are reforesting the country.
https://www.thexylom.com/post/in-rural-western-uganda-a-tree-planting-initiative-shows-signs-of-life