Restoration of degraded land

Establish bamboo plantations in degraded lands, smallholder farm lands. Overall, it is aimed to restore 1175 hectares of degraded land. During the Year 1 (Oct 2016 - Dec 2017), a total of 302.42 hectares of degraded lands were restored with bamboo plantation with 174, 101 plants. In Ethiopia, a total of 256 hectares were planted with 154, 201 bamboo plants which includes planting of micro-scale plantations in 582 small holder farms (205M/377F) with 7030 bamboo plants. In Kenya, eight hectares of degraded land / river bank planting were undertaken with planting 4000 bamboo plants in Vihiga county. In Uganda, a total of 38.25 hectares of bamboo plantation were established with 15, 900 bamboo plants. During year 2 of the programme, a total of 514.24 hectares were restored with 363,780 bamboo plants. In Ethiopia, 308.92 hectares were restored with 275,011 plants. In Kenya, a total of 89.52 hectares were planted with 36,996 plants.In Uganda, a total of 115.83 hectares were restored with 51,773 plants. During the year 3 of the programme, a total of 761.12 hectares were restored with 455, 925 bamboo plants. In Ethiopia, a total of 402.76 hectares were restored with 310, 459 plants in 43 locations. In Kenya, a total of 216.61 hectares were planted with 89, 806 plants. In Uganda, a total of 141.75 hectares were restored with 55, 660 plants.