Although trees are natural carbon capture and storage tools, poorly planned reforestation and afforestation projects can increase emissions and harm ecosystems, says Kavuma.
Ordinarily the rainy season should be on or about to start in most parts of the country. Should there be any delay in the onset of the rains, then that could be a result of climate change, a phenomenon responsible for global warming and the current unpredictable weather patterns.
However, there are things we can do to try to reverse this condition. one of them is tree planting. Dennis David kavuma the Uganda Timber Growers Association general manager, says as trees grow, they help stop climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, storing carbon in the trees and soil, and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere.
“Trees provide many benefits to us, everyday. They offer cooling shade, block cold Winter winds, attract birds and wildlife, purify our air, prevent soil erosion, clean our water, and add grace and beauty to our homes and communities,” kavuma says
He says tree planting is often touted as one of the most effective tools to combat the climate crisis and restore biodiversity. Although trees are natural carbon capture and storage tools, poorly planned reforestation and afforestation projects can increase emissions and harm ecosystems, says kavuma. Read more …