The five satellite nurseries supported by the Mbale RRC are run using a business model. Farmer groups such as Mt. Elgon Women’s Trust started a tree nursery while other farmers took up individual nurseries. The Women’s group reports increased income from the sale of tree seedlings, the proceeds of which are used to buy basic necessities and pay school fees for children.Trees incorporated in home gardens, boundaries and as woodlots for timber, fuel, and fodder are also generating income and saving money/ time that would otherwise have been wasted to source the same. A study undertaken on the status of seed and seedling systems in Uganda has recommended a model which has been presented to the Government of Uganda. The model recommends decentralization of seed supply and certification of tree seed and seedling suppliers to ensure quality - amongst other considerations. This component contributes to the Uganda National Development Plan 2 on increasing the contribution of forestry to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and livelihoods.
Publication year
2017
Authors
Language
English
Keywords
agroforestry, livelihoods, food security, farming systems
Geographic
Uganda
