How does tree planting help combat climate change in Uganda?

Trees absorb carbon dioxide, prevent soil erosion, restore degraded land, provide shade and habitat for wildlife, and help regulate local rainfall patterns. Uganda has lost over 60% of its forest cover in the last 30 years. Every tree planted helps restore ecosystems and build climate resilience for vulnerable communities.

How much does it cost to plant a tree through HIAN?

Just $5 plants one tree. This includes the seedling, planting labor, and initial care to ensure the tree survives. $50 plants 20 trees. $100 plants 40 trees and creates a small forest patch.

What types of trees does HIAN plant?

We plant indigenous tree species that are native to Uganda, as well as fruit trees that provide food security. Indigenous species include Mvule, Mahogany, and Musizi. Fruit trees include mango, jackfruit, and avocado. This mix ensures both environmental restoration and community benefit.

Can I volunteer for a tree planting event?

Yes! HIAN regularly organizes community tree planting events across Wakiso, Mbale, and other districts. Volunteers are always welcome. Contact us or sign up on our volunteer page to join the next planting event.

Climate Resilience Program | Tree Planting & Environmental Action Uganda

Restoring Uganda's Green Lungs One Tree at a Time

Uganda has lost over 60% of its forest cover in the last three decades due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and unsustainable land use. This destruction has led to soil erosion, unpredictable rainfall, crop failures, and increased vulnerability to climate disasters. The communities least responsible for climate change are suffering its worst effects.

At HIAN Charity Foundation, our Climate Resilience Program is on a mission to reverse this trend. Through large-scale tree planting campaigns, environmental education in schools, and sustainable agriculture training for farmers, we are restoring ecosystems and building the capacity of communities to adapt to a changing climate.

Since 2022, we have planted over 15,000 trees across 20+ communities. Each tree planted is a step toward a cooler planet, healthier soils, and a more sustainable future for Uganda's next generation.

What We Do

Tree Planting Campaigns – Community-led planting of indigenous and fruit trees in schools, public spaces, and degraded land.
Environmental Education – Teaching children and communities about conservation, climate change, and sustainable practices.
Sustainable Agriculture – Training farmers in agroforestry, organic farming, and water conservation techniques.
Nursery Establishment – Setting up tree nurseries in communities for a sustainable supply of indigenous seedlings.
Climate Advocacy – Raising awareness and advocating for climate action at local and national levels.
Green Jobs Creation – Employing community members to plant, nurture, and protect trees.

Our Green Impact

15,000+

Trees Planted

20+

Communities Reached

5

Tree Nurseries

25+

Schools Engaged

How We Grow Green

1

Grow Seedlings

We establish community tree nurseries where indigenous and fruit tree seedlings are raised until they are ready for planting.

2

Community Planting

We mobilize volunteers, schools, and community groups for large-scale tree planting events during the rainy season.

3

Nurture & Protect

Community members are employed to water, mulch, and protect young trees, ensuring high survival rates and long-term growth.

Why It Matters

60%

Forest cover lost in Uganda over the last 30 years due to deforestation and land degradation.

$5

Plants one tree — including the seedling, planting labor, and care to ensure it survives and thrives.

22kg

CO2 absorbed by one mature tree each year, helping to fight global climate change.

Trees We Plant

Mvule

Hardwood, 100+ years

Mahogany

Premium timber

Mango

Fruit & shade

Jackfruit

Food security

Voices from the Ground

"I planted 50 trees with HIAN last year on my farm. Already I see the difference — the soil is healthier, my crops are better, and I have fruit trees that will feed my family for years to come."

— Okello J., Farmer, Mbale

"After HIAN taught us about climate change at school, I started a tree club with my friends. We've planted 100 trees around our school. I want to be an environmental scientist when I grow up."

— Amara S., Student, Wakiso

Climate Resilience