Climate Action Rwanda Project #71178

Plant 50,000 Trees In Northern Rwanda

by RWANDAN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION

Project Report | Jun 2, 2026
RWAYDAVO TREE PLANTING , Land 1completed.

By Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana | Project Leader

FINAL TREE PLANTING REPORT – BUYOGA HILLSIDE EUCALYPTUS REFORESTATION PROJECT

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Location: Buyoga, Rwanda (72HH+PCP)

Dear Patrons,

RWAYDAVO is pleased to share the final report on the completion of our eucalyptus tree planting campaign conducted on our hillside land in Buyoga, Rwanda.

This activity marked the final planting day for the current reforestation phase. The campaign brought together adults, youth, and children who demonstrated remarkable commitment to environmental conservation, land restoration, and sustainable natural resource management.

Community Participation and Environmental Education

Throughout the campaign, special emphasis was placed on involving children and young people in practical environmental conservation activities. Before planting began, participants received demonstrations on proper tree planting techniques, including:

Careful removal of nursery bags from eucalyptus saplings
Proper placement of seedlings in prepared planting holes
Firm covering and refinement of soil around the roots to improve survival rates

These hands-on activities provided valuable environmental education while strengthening community participation and ownership of the project.

Eucalyptus Trees Planted

The eucalyptus planting campaign was implemented in three phases:

Phase 1: Approximately 4,200 eucalyptus trees planted
Phase 2: Approximately 2,300 eucalyptus trees planted
Phase 3 (Final Phase): Approximately 3,000 eucalyptus trees planted

A total of approximately 9,500 eucalyptus trees were successfully planted on the Buyoga hillside land.

In addition, replacement planting was carried out to substitute seedlings that had been damaged or failed to establish. Planting was conducted using a spacing of approximately 1 to 1.5 meters between trees, following recommended practices to promote healthy growth and maximize land coverage.

Challenges Encountered

The project site is located on steep mountainous terrain with no road access. Transportation of eucalyptus seedlings, tools, and supplies required considerable manual effort, as all materials had to be carried on foot. Although these logistical challenges occasionally slowed progress, they did not prevent the successful completion of the campaign.

Expected Impact

The newly planted eucalyptus trees are expected to contribute to:

Soil conservation and erosion control
Restoration and productive use of degraded land
Increased tree cover and environmental sustainability
Carbon sequestration and climate resilience
Long-term economic benefits through future sustainable harvesting
Enhanced community awareness of environmental stewardship

Conclusion

RWAYDAVO is proud to announce the successful completion of the eucalyptus tree planting campaign on the Buyoga hillside land. The achievement of planting approximately 9,500 eucalyptus trees reflects the dedication, teamwork, and commitment of volunteers, children, community members, and supporters who contributed to this important environmental initiative.

Monitoring activities, survival rate assessments, replacement planting where necessary, and maintenance of the trees will continue in the coming months to ensure the long-term success of the project.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all patrons, volunteers, and community members whose support made this achievement possible.

Thank you for your continued support.

RWAYDAVO Team

Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana

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May 12, 2026
Planting Activities May 9

By UWIZEYIMANA JEAN DAMASCENE | Project Leader

Dear Patrons,

RWAYDAVO is pleased to share a report on the continuation of our tree planting campaign carried out on Saturday, May 9, 2026, on our hillside land in Buyoga, Rwanda.

Location: Buyoga, Rwanda (72HH+PCP)

During this second phase of the activity, special attention was given to training and involving children in practical environmental conservation work. Before planting began, participants received a live demonstration on the correct methods of planting tree saplings to ensure better growth and survival rates.

The demonstration included:

Careful removal of plastic nursery bags
Proper placement of saplings into prepared planting holes
Covering and refining the soil firmly around the roots after planting

This educational session allowed children and community members to actively learn and participate in sustainable environmental practices through hands-on experience.

Despite the steep and mountainous nature of the land, the activity was successfully completed through teamwork and commitment from all participants. Transportation and movement of materials remained challenging because the area has no road access, requiring all activities to be carried out on foot.

See attached video.

During this planting session, approximately 2,300 eucalyptus trees were successfully planted on the same land. These efforts will continue contributing to land restoration, soil protection, and long-term environmental sustainability in the community.

RWAYDAVO highly appreciates the dedication shown by all volunteers, children, and community members who participated in the activity.

Further updates regarding monitoring, survival rates, and upcoming planting activities will be shared in due course.

Thank you for your continued support.

RWAYDAVO Team
Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana

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May 5, 2026
RWAYDAVO TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY REPORT

By Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana | Project Leader

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