Bethany Land Institute USA Ltd

Reforestation and Agroforestry is another pillar of BLI. Our campuses have the last remaining natural forests in the Luwero region. They are now under our strict protection, and are models for the community to learn within. Invasive species have been removed and replanting of indigenous trees is underway as we expand the forest footprint. As a result, wetlands are returning, providing much needed water for agriculture. Also present are medicinal plants and herbs. Residing in the forests are monkeys, fox, deer, small animals and over 100 species of native birds. They are bringing back a flourishing ecosystem that benefits all of the surrounding communities.
Through agroforestry, trees are planted alongside vegetable gardens, each supporting the other through permaculture methods. Among these tree types are fruit producing, herbal supplements and hardwoods for shade. BLI’s goal is to plant 1,000,000 trees by the year 2050, with over 90,000 trees planted in the last 2 years.