Tree-planting Project

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Angus Mccoll - news bites

So far 160 trees have been successfully planted near the village of Batase, the earliest of which have now reached about a metre in height. Firewood is ongoing issue in Batase, with children having to go further into the jungle to find supplies. A new trend – the buying up of rural land by wealthier Nepalese from Kathmandu – is impacting on access to the forest. By planting trees, it is hoped that a sustainable supply might be secured into the future.