Project Overview

The Tree Nursery & Environmental Conservation Project is a green enterprise initiative implemented by Alego Young Entrepreneurs (AYE) CBO in Siaya County.

The project equips youth and women with practical skills in tree seedling production, nursery management, and environmental restoration — creating income opportunities while combating climate change.

Through youth-led nurseries, we promote afforestation, agroforestry, and ecosystem restoration to strengthen climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

Project Goal

To create green jobs for youth while promoting environmental conservation and climate change mitigation through tree seedling production and distribution.

Objectives

• Train youth in tree nursery establishment and management

• Promote afforestation and agroforestry practices

• Increase access to quality tree seedlings

• Support youth-led green enterprises

• Contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation

Why Tree Nurseries?

Tree nurseries:

• Create sustainable green jobs for youth

• Support climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration

• Reduce soil erosion and land degradation

• Improve soil fertility and water retention

• Enhance biodiversity

• Support sustainable agriculture through agroforestry

This project combines income generation and environmental conservation.

 Key Activities

• Training on nursery bed preparation and seed selection

• Seed germination and seedling management

• Watering, shading, and pest management techniques

• Establishment of demonstration nurseries

• Distribution and sale of seedlings

• Community tree planting campaigns

• Business skills and record-keeping training

 Types of Seedlings Promoted

• Indigenous tree species

• Fruit trees (mango, avocado, citrus)

• Agroforestry trees

• Timber species

• Climate-resilient and drought-tolerant varieties

 Expected Results

• 50+ youth trained in nursery establishment

• Youth-led nurseries established and operational

• Thousands of tree seedlings produced annually

• Increased tree cover in Siaya County

• Improved household incomes

 Climate & Environmental Impact

The project contributes to:

• Carbon sequestration

• Land restoration

• Reduced deforestation

• Improved microclimate regulation

• Enhanced food security through agroforestry

 Project Location

Siaya County, Kenya
Along Siaya–Bondo Road (300 metres from Siaya Town)