Commemorating International Indigenous Tree Day 2025
On April 21, 2025, we joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Indigenous Tree Day
through a collaborative tree planting and environmental education exercise held at Ravenwoods
Nursery and Primary School in Mwererwe-Matugga.
In partnership with Generations Root Foundation, Roofings Uganda, and Lutreeco, ACUS led the planting
of 100 tree seedlings, including key indigenous species such as Markhamia lutea (Musambya), Prunus
africana (Entasesa), Ficus natalensis (Mutuba), and Grevillea robusta. These were intentionally
interplanted with fruit trees including mangoes, guavas, jackfruit; to serve as an incentive for long-term.
tree care and stewardship within the school and surrounding community.
The event also featured interactive environmental education sessions with pupils, aimed at inspiring a
new generation of conservation champions and raising awareness about the critical role of indigenous
trees in biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and ecosystem restoration.
We are deeply grateful to Roofings Uganda for donating the seedlings, and to Lukango Tree Conservancy
for coordinating stakeholders across Africa to make this day impactful and far-reaching.
This activity reflects our ongoing commitment to community-based conservation, education, and the
promotion of Uganda’s native biodiversity