Re: [WestNileNet] Deforestation

[cdmale]

Hello Peter and everyone, If you haven't already done so, you will find a wealth of information by visiting the Africa Forest Forum We‎bsite including international scholarship opportunities for students and professionals wishing to upgrade their qualifications. Http://www.afforum.org/ Thanks to Margaret and Andrew Aleli for bringing it to our attention. Furthermore, the link below provides a summary of regional consultations undertaken by FAO in Asia-Pacific region. Though dated (i.e. 1993), I think this information remains relevant to the debate/discussion on deforestation, forestation etc.   http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/ac777e/ac777e03.htm#TopOfPage   Also, if you google “Eucalyptus: blessing or curse” there is tones of information related to the subject.   That’s why we really need our brothers and sisters in academia to join in and conduct further research on the unique situation in west nile.     Regards, ‎Charles Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. From: Peter Odama Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:44 AM To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile Reply To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile Cc: Kobokonet Koboko Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Deforestation You are welcome Margaret On Jun 29, 2017 7:17 AM, "Margaret Akulia" <akul...@gmail.com> wrote: Thank you Peter. I just accessed the email below from Aleli. It contains another great resource with tons of information. Thanks Aleli for this resource and thank you Data for the validation regarding "walking the talk" as opposed to "talking the walk" (laughs!!). Bravo Peter for getting set to sail. You are a great captain! Cheers, M. Akulia From:  [kobokoandfriendscommunity] <kobokoandfriendscommunity@yahoogroups.com> Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 8:17 PM Subject: Re: [kobokoandfriendscommunity] Re: [WestNileNet] Deforestation [1 Attachment] To: "kobokoandfriendscommunity@yahoogroups.com" <kobokoandfriendscommunity@yahoogroups.com>   Dear Akulia, A bunch of thanks for sharing the on-going debate/discussion on Eucalyptus trees in West Nile as to whether they are menace or not. Much as the discussion/debate is underway on the net, it's crucial to approach it [debate] from an informed position. This is very vital because the issue(s) is/are serious policy issues that have real and serious implications on people's livelihoods.  Approaching the conversation from an informed position, certainly, is my strategy. To that effect, I have attached a document by one expert, Prof. John Kaboggoza. Hopefully, we can read the document and carry on with the talk.  The original document can be reached at the link below: http://www.sifi.se/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Forest-plantations-and-woodlots-in-Uganda.pdf Regards, Aleli.   On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 6:54 AM, Peter Odama <peter.od...@gmail.com> wrote: I have drafted a concept paper to be shared and some one enrich it, I will share with contacts who are active interested, I always believe in actions. Let's hunt for the funds it will not be a one organization's affair but consortium of cause with lead partner. Peter On Jun 28, 2017 4:48 PM, <cdm...@gmail.com> wrote: This is a great suggestion Margaret! It would be nice if one / or more of our WN academics cld jump on board to lead or co-lead the preparation of the report emanating from the facilitated deliberations‎. The academic(s) cld then take it further and seek research funds from international agencies such as Canada's  International Development Research Centre which supports such kinds of work.  www.idrc.ca ‎The IDRC has supported many Ugandan projects and postgraduate students at the Masters and doctoral level before so I wld think they wld entertain such a project. Thank you Alwin for your input as well. With the challenges facing WN, South Sudan and NE Congo, the time has now come for local communities, Government officials, the private sector, civil society, religious leaders, academia, diaspora and international partners to work together to find solutions to these chronic problems. Thanks Charles   Thank you Peter for re-opening this topic of Deforestation. You are absolutely right in insinuating that we cannot be the generations that “drop the baton”!! It looks like you (www.worldactionfund.org) have crystalized the way forward and the only component missing is patronage. Thank you Patrick O, Patrick G, John A, Patrick A and CD Male for your contributions. I am confident that we have enough brains in our midst to translate all the ideas discussed into action plans/a proposal that will propel our collective wish. You have provided a lot of additional flesh so why don’t we assemble a team (facilitated by Peter) to put some of these brainwaves on paper so that they don’t fizzle out like many brilliant ideas discussed on this platform.  I would offer to tag-team but I am way in over my head with efforts to fund raise for South Sudan’s War Orphans (https://margaretakulia.ca/war-orphans). I will be able to participate once there is a draft though so don’t count me out. In this day and age there is no excuse for neglecting to provide substitutes for the energy and/or building materials provided by trees. In other words, the reason for cutting down trees for domestic use can be nullified!!  Everyone can be trained on environmental protection and some of this can be synchronized with more effective and efficient support for refugees and host communities. I am copying Alwin Bubendorfer and looping in my people in Koboko because the more brains we have to tackle this elephant in the room the better. Let’s translate this conversation into action plans!! Cheers, M. Akulia On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 2:20 PM, <cdm...@gmail.com> wrote: ‎Thanks Peter. We discussed this issue some years back on kobokonet where it was mentioned Eucalyptus tree was the worst tree species introduced in WN.  We encouraged the gradual replacement of eucalyptus with the teak tree which for those who were refugees in South Sudan, was the main tree species supported by the German forestry team. The sad thing is that uganda has been independent for nearly 55 years. We have a ministry responsible for forestry, university faculties that teach forestry but we still continue‎ to plant the Eucalyptus tree. God have mercy... Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. From: Peter Odama Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 4:15 PM To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile Reply To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Deforestation  Friends sorry to say this am not a scientist but i hear that eucalyptus consumes a lot of moisture, we don't have swamps we still plant them let's think of local sustainable methods, use your scientific researched knowledge sustainably to them, I know  our Scientists from west Nile will never ever practice this and preach, but only work  for their salaries and stay comfortably and die alone...... On Jun 27, 2017 9:30 PM, "Patrick Anguti" <pangu...@gmail.com> wrote: At Letani Forestry Group we carry afforestation for individuals and companies. We also have a group tree project where we encourage those without land to join so we acquire land jointly and plant for you.  As per the aspect of eucalyptus,  truth is eucalyptus drains water in wet areas. They were introduced in Uganda to drain swamps during the construction of railway lines to fight malaria. However,  there are over 600species that apply for different e ecological zones.  The choice of species matter and this is the reason u have to engage professionals to manage your project.  Thanks.  Patrick Anguti On Jun 27, 2017 05:24, "Peter Odama" <peter.od...@gmail.com> wrote: I have a 4 pager afforestation and reforestation concept paper anyone interested can approach me to jointly identify a potential philanthropists or corporate to work with us www worldactionfund. org in the green crusade for West Nile. Patrick individual efforts are OK but this is a huge community habitat it needs awareness education and demonstration which a single effort will be futile like dropping a needle in river Nile, this is a joint anticipated risk already seen on ground that involves ignition and motivation and an eye opener as the entire communities are struggling for food with the effect of climate change in the region.  I think alliance is the best option by creating green volunteers for  a pilot project in more risky sub counties an impact that can be felt easily. BAT started this initiative some years where some of us benefited to be educated as our parents sale the tobacco cured to the company back after depleting the environment for wood fuel for over 60 years in West Nile, they left no sustainable approach and they have left...more new tobacco companies will continue to cut the remaining wood fuel and disappear leaving us vulnerable "pakalast ". Moreso the increased number of refugees will add more threat to the natural forestry as they are not informed about the risk of cutting natural trees, moreover in South Sudan wildlife or cutting of natural forest in a community is understood from childhood and no one easily downs a tree, they have tough local bye laws, killing an animal can be a disaster for you in South Sudan. But in Uganda it's "Mana" from heaven, I don't care is killing us. A single demonstration in a sub county can cause an impact and involving NFA and communities. Odama On Jun 26, 2017 21:01, "Patrick Okuni" <paok...@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Friends It may be difficult for us to directly influence the situation in the refugee areas; but we can make individual efforts at afforestation in different parts of West Nile. Apart from contributing to improving the environment, trees are a good investment for the long term - in retirement or for the next generation. Nice week. Patrick Okuni On 22 June 2017 at 17:39, Peter Odama <peter.od...@gmail.com> wrote: Dear friends, Those working and not working and those in Diaspora, should we all wait for the desertification in  West Nile? due to increased cutting of trees more so the huge numbers of refugees we have helped have not been trained on environmental protection, we will all suffer the same consequences http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1456123/refugee-straining-uganda-vegetation-officials. Me and you need intervention without any foreign support, not even to wait for governemnt to replant trees, we all seem less bothered, as most members in this forum 80% stay in urban areas 5% in diaspora, we only visit the villages on public holidays, with less impact to the entire community and spend3-7days with them. It's an eye opener, no aid agency has bothered to start afforestation processes in refugee settlements, moreso the locals continue cuttting and clearing the forest at terrible speed. Thanks Peter _______________________________________________ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). 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