Forest Conservation

Thanks to EAMCEF’s support, I’ve been able to lead tourists more effectively and contribute to forest conservation efforts. The upgrades to Bunduki Campsite have been crucial—they’ve built toilets for visitors, resting shelters, and 280 steps that make the journey to Hululu waterfalls much safer and easier. EAMCEF has also established boundaries to prevent fires from spreading from nearby farmland into the forest, helping us protect this precious environment. These improvements mean I can provide a higher standard of guidance to visitors, and our community has become much more aware of the importance of conservation and sustainable tourism. On a personal note, I have planted about 800-900 trees in various areas. This allows me to meet essential needs, as I can use some trees for firewood or sell them when in need. This tree-planting initiative has also greatly benefited our community, reducing the pressure on the forest and helping us sustainably manage our resources.”

This project has encouraged villagers to participate in protection of Nilo Forests, villagers formed environmental committees and participate actively in forest patrols once per week. In the past, we could conduct patrols only once or none per month. We were so happy, and still so to see EAMCEF supporting school construction. Through conservation education provided by EAMCEF, each villager is now a protector of the forest.

The working environment is now conducive, the head teacher has his own office, pupils too have their own rooms. We can see performance of pupils has changed since then. The forest is now free from destruction since parents are no longer invading it for ‘money’.