Commentary: Why Indigenous trees work best for Reforestation

By Racheal Kakungulu Kirama 

Indigenous trees like mahogany, muvule, musizi etc are canopy trees that create the exact cool, damp conditions other animals and plants need.

. They restart the Ecosystem
– Soil: Leaves fall → make natural fertilizer → soil gets rich again
– Water: Deep roots + canopy → springs recharge, erosion stops
– Wildlife: Fruits + shade → birds, bees, monkeys come back → they spread more seeds
– They help fight Climate Change
Indigenous forests store more carbon long-term and handle droughts.
_” Indigenous trees grow a forest.”_

When you plant indigenous trees, you are not just planting trees ,you are planting food, water, shade, wildlife and history.
_”Reforest with Roots. Plant Indigenous.”_
“Reforestation with Indigenous Trees”.