1.2 Contact details of resource persons and institutions involved in the assessment and documentation of the Approach

Name of project which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

Scaling-up SLM practices by smallholder farmers (IFAD)

Name of the institution(s) which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

CDE Centre for Development and Environment (CDE Centre for Development and Environment) - Switzerland

1.3 Conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT

When were the data compiled (in the field)?

26/05/2017

The compiler and key resource person(s) accept the conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT:

Yes

1.4 Reference(s) to Questionnaire(s) on SLM Technologies

2.1 Short description of the Approach

A sustainable tree planting group approach involving thirty seven women to serve the most vulnerable community for sustainable development.

2.2 Detailed description of the Approach

Detailed description of the Approach:

WALA community tree planting group is an association of 37 women initiated in 2005 and supported by Small Production Grants Scheme since 2006. The group was linked to Saw log production scheme Grant (SPGS) by National Forestry Authority (NFA) who have supported 37 women with tree seedlings, forest tools which include lining out ropes and cross head, pruning saws, thinning ropes, paint and paint brushes and tape measure to support tree planting. WALA, SPGS with partners first developed guidelines (constitution) spelling out the how to establish, manage tree plantations including marketing products for value addition which highlights that : (1) Prospective beneficiaries must be organised community groups or organizations of minimum of 37 members with a leadership committee (2) Should be located within the same Local Council 1 or village (3) Each member should own up a 0.20 ha and max 4 ha dedicated to tree planting, (4) Group must submit a letter expressing interest to access support for tree seedlings to the SPGS project manager with a copied to Food Agricultural Organization Representative in Uganda (5) A list of members with each member seedlings requirements per year must be endorsed by Local council 1 Chairman where proof of ownership of land may be attached with a legal entity with copies of legal documents attached and (6) The community should have willingness and ability to maintain the guidelines: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/37755510/spgs-tree-planting-guidelines-for-Uganda-all-chapters-low. The executive committee organise community plantation planning meetings, trainings and exchange visits to empower them to mobilize resources for environmental conservation . Up to now the group has received 170,000 seedlings, 10 acres of land, 30 hoes and spades, 100 Lining up ropes (2) cross head (2) pruning saws (15) Paint (5 litre) Paint brushes (10) and Tape Measure (1) received by the group kept by the group treasurer. Benefits linked to this approach include presence of the leadership committee supported by the constitution to guide the group activities on site trainings, farmer-to-farmer learning, demonstration plots, access to information and decision support on commercial forest plantation establishment; sale of products as well as environmental services has enabled the group to extend its networks and partnerships beyond SPGS

2.3 Photos of the Approach

2.4 Videos of the Approach

2.5 Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied

2.6 Dates of initiation and termination of the Approach

2.7 Type of Approach

• project/ programme based

2.8 Main aims/ objectives of the Approach

Environmental conservation through tree planting, improve sawlog production, sustainable land utilization, and income.

2.9 Conditions enabling or hindering implementation of the Technology/ Technologies applied under the Approach

3.1 Stakeholders involved in the Approach and their roles

3.2 Involvement of local land users/ local communities in the different phases of the Approach

	Involvement of local land users/ local communities	Specify who was involved and describe activities
initiation/ motivation	passive	Groups members were willing to participate in group activities.
planning	passive	Group members planning process- members were not very active at the beginning- Lobbying for land.
implementation	interactive	Members participated in planting activities.
monitoring/ evaluation	interactive	Members National Forestry Authority (NFA), Small Production Grants Scheme (SPGS) both do joint monitoring with the group members.

3.4 Decision-making on the selection of SLM Technology/ Technologies

Specify who decided on the selection of the Technology/ Technologies to be implemented:

• all relevant actors, as part of a participatory approach

Explain:

Started by raising seedlings from Action for Development (ACORD) support and then became motivated.

Specify on what basis decisions were made:

• evaluation of well-documented SLM knowledge (evidence-based decision-making)

4.1 Capacity building/ training

Was training provided to land users/ other stakeholders?

Yes

Specify who was trained:

• land users

If relevant, specify gender, age, status, ethnicity, etc.

Does not have the details

Form of training:

• on-the-job
• farmer-to-farmer
• demonstration areas
• public meetings

Subjects covered:

Saw log production, benefits of tree growing and how to Market logs.

4.2 Advisory service

Do land users have access to an advisory service?

Yes

Specify whether advisory service is provided:

• on land users' fields

Describe/ comments:

It is very useful because it reduces the costs of transport.
The training is hands on and practical.

4.3 Institution strengthening (organizational development)

Have institutions been established or strengthened through the Approach?

• yes, greatly

Specify the level(s) at which institutions have been strengthened or established:

• local

Specify type of support:

• financial
• capacity building/ training
• equipment

• Seedlings

Give further details:

170,000 seedlings, 10 acres of land tools and materials: Lining up ropes (2) cross head (2) prunning saws (15) Paint (5 litre) Paint brushes (10) and Tape Measure (1).

4.4 Monitoring and evaluation

Is monitoring and evaluation part of the Approach?

Yes

Comments:

The monitoring is on going as the group activities are implemented.

If yes, is this documentation intended to be used for monitoring and evaluation?

Yes

Comments:

The findings will be used to know how the group is performing in environmental conservation.

4.5 Research

Was research part of the Approach?

Yes

Specify topics:

• sociology
• economics / marketing
• ecology
• technology

• policy

Give further details and indicate who did the research:

University students, NFA and SPGS.

5.1 Annual budget for the SLM component of the Approach

If precise annual budget is not known, indicate range:

• < 2,000

Comments (e.g. main sources of funding/ major donors):

FAO, SPGS

5.2 Financial/ material support provided to land users

Did land users receive financial/ material support for implementing the Technology/ Technologies?

Yes

If yes, specify type(s) of support, conditions, and provider(s):

Funds for thinning, Sawlog given to groups by SPGS.

5.3 Subsidies for specific inputs (including labour)

• equipment

• agricultural

If labour by land users was a substantial input, was it:

• voluntary

5.4 Credit

Was credit provided under the Approach for SLM activities?

Yes

Specify conditions (interest rate, payback, etc.):

In form seedlings and equipment.

Specify credit providers:

NFA.

Specify credit receivers:

SPGS.

5.5 Other incentives or instruments

Were other incentives or instruments used to promote implementation of SLM Technologies?

Yes

If yes, specify:

Formulation and implementation of bylaws.
Training's.
Exchange visits.

6.1 Impacts of the Approach

6.2 Main motivation of land users to implement SLM

6.3 Sustainability of Approach activities

Can the land users sustain what has been implemented through the Approach (without external support)?

• yes

If yes, describe how:

The group is involved in selling thinned trees and the income obtained is used to manage the forest activities like fireline, weeding etc. the presence of an organised leadership. With better management skills to manage, the group will keep working very closely with the group . The presence of the group constitution helps manage the group affairs.

6.4 Strengths/ advantages of the Approach

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the land user’s view
The approach is inclusive and involves all group members.
Income received from the thinned trees is used to facilitate group activities (meetings, workshops, stationery).
The approach is appreciated by neighbours who are not members of the group.

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view
The approach is involving and allows full participation and equal decision making of all stakeholders.

6.5 Weaknesses/ disadvantages of the Approach and ways of overcoming them

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the land user’s view	How can they be overcome?
If not managed well, it can escalate conflicts through encroachment.	Need to put in place bylaws with strict punishments to encroaches. Strengthen bylaws.
High costs of chemicals.

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view	How can they be overcome?
promoted only by women.	Involve men, youth and PWD's in implementing the approach.

7.1 Methods/ sources of information

7.3 Links to relevant information which is available online

Title/ description:

SPGS Tree Planting Guidelines for Uganda

URL:

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/37755510/spgs-tree-planting-guidelines-for-uganda-all-chapters-low-