Summary:
- According to the National Forestry Authority (NFA), Uganda’s forest cover currently spans about 1.9 million hectares, constituting 10% of the country’s land area.
MBARARA: Bishop Stuart University, in partnership with Absa Bank Uganda Limited, has initiated a campaign to plant 500 trees, aiming to rejuvenate the lush greenery of the environment.
During the campaign’s launch at Bishop Stuart University on Monday, Associate Prof. Gershom Atukunda, the university’s vice chancellor, lauded the bank for its corporate social responsibility efforts towards environmental preservation.
Prof. Atukunda urged various partners to contribute tree seedlings to this noble cause and applauded Absa Bank for kick starting the initiative with the first 500 trees. Nicholas Turyamuhaki, Absa’s Branch Manager in Mbarara, reiterated the bank’s commitment to providing one million tree seedlings nationwide, with a target of planting 300,000 trees by year-end.
Albert Byaruhanga, Absa Bank’s Business Banking Director, expressed appreciation to Bishop Stuart University for collaborating on the tree planting initiative, underscoring the importance of collective action in environmental conservation. He emphasized that the endeavor showcases the institution’s dedication to environmental sustainability.
Byaruhanga disclosed Absa Bank’s ambitious plan to plant one million trees over the next three years as part of its environmental sustainability efforts and citizenship agenda. This initiative aims to combat climate change, mitigate air pollution, and promote community well-being while preserving Uganda’s natural beauty.
According to the National Forestry Authority (NFA), Uganda’s forest cover currently spans about 1.9 million hectares, constituting 10% of the country’s land area. These forests encompass both natural reserves and established plantations, including tropical high forests and other wooded lands that meet the criteria for classification as forested areas.
