During the visit to one of the founders of UTGA; Mwebaze Brenda Nayebale’s plantation in Rubirizi, the team reflected on the early pillars of growth, sustainability, and relevance that shaped the association’s journey.
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Forests cover about 31% of the Earth’s land area, roughly 4.06 billion hectares. They regulate climate, protect water resources, absorb carbon, and support diverse wildlife. #HappyInternationalDayofForests
Day 4 of our forest certification training! We started with recaps from Day 2, and UTGA members shared valuable insights. Follow the thread to read about these insights.
Dr. James Ssemwanga: "I've gained valuable knowledge on High Conservation Values (HCVS), technology transfer, and policy. I plan to discuss this with UTGA and the Board. It's time to engage the finance sector to support Uganda's forestry industry."
Day 3: Engaging session with Prof. Nelson Turyahabwe on FSC certification requirements. We are diving deep into the 10 FSC principles, criteria, and indicators under Uganda's National Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS), ensuring responsible forest management.
The FSC Management Certification training highlights the importance and benefits of having your forests certified, the requirements for certification, the process of getting certified, and how to maintain certification.
Day 2: Today's training focuses on essential aspects of forest management: workers' rights, employment conditions, Indigenous people, community relations, and the benefits of the forest.
Join us in promoting responsible forest management practices. #ForestManagement
Happening Now in Mubende District: With support from @FSC_EA, we are conducting FSC Forest Management Certification awareness training from September 16th to 20th, 2024. This initiative underscores our commitment to responsible forest management.