Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise
@metgetrees.bsky.social
METGE is a 'not for profit' organization, registered and based in Uganda with its operations mainly in the Elgon sub-region in the districts of Bududa, Manafwa, Sironko, Namisindwa, Bulambuli, Mbale and Bukedea.
Meet Oliver Nafuna from Nemba Trading Centre in Bulegeni Subcounty,Bulambuli District—one of the many inspiring women transforming their landscapes through tree planting.
After picking free tree seedlings like Acrocarpus, Terminalia, Musizi, and Indian Mahogany seedlings from Samazi Nursery.
After picking free tree seedlings like Acrocarpus, Terminalia, Musizi, and Indian Mahogany seedlings from Samazi Nursery.
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Meet Oliver Nafuna from Nemba Trading Centre in Bulegeni Subcounty,Bulambuli District—one of the many inspiring women transforming their landscapes through tree planting.
After picking free tree seedlings like Acrocarpus, Terminalia, Musizi, and Indian Mahogany seedlings from Samazi Nursery.
After picking free tree seedlings like Acrocarpus, Terminalia, Musizi, and Indian Mahogany seedlings from Samazi Nursery.
METGE, together with the Bungokho Rural Development Center and the Mount Elgon Agroforestry Communities Cooperative Enterprise, has completed a hands-on training on plant tea—an organic, low-cost bio-fertilizer made from locally available plant materials.
@sizeofwales.bsky.social
@sizeofwales.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
METGE, together with the Bungokho Rural Development Center and the Mount Elgon Agroforestry Communities Cooperative Enterprise, has completed a hands-on training on plant tea—an organic, low-cost bio-fertilizer made from locally available plant materials.
@sizeofwales.bsky.social
@sizeofwales.bsky.social
With support from Admiral, farmers from four community groups in Kinyofu, Masira , Bulambuli District have received hands-on training in Sustainable Land Management (SLM) to address the growing challenges of land degradation, and declining agricultural productivity @sizeofwales.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 AM
With support from Admiral, farmers from four community groups in Kinyofu, Masira , Bulambuli District have received hands-on training in Sustainable Land Management (SLM) to address the growing challenges of land degradation, and declining agricultural productivity @sizeofwales.bsky.social
Sowing of Seeds at Algoi Community Tree Nursery Site in Algoi Sub-county, Bukedea District. The Nursery site raises 90,000 seedlings annually.
The nursery also serves neighboring areas, including Kachumbala Sub-county and Kongunga Town Council. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
The nursery also serves neighboring areas, including Kachumbala Sub-county and Kongunga Town Council. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Sowing of Seeds at Algoi Community Tree Nursery Site in Algoi Sub-county, Bukedea District. The Nursery site raises 90,000 seedlings annually.
The nursery also serves neighboring areas, including Kachumbala Sub-county and Kongunga Town Council. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
The nursery also serves neighboring areas, including Kachumbala Sub-county and Kongunga Town Council. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
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“The trees planted in this area play a crucial role in demarcating the park boundary, restoring degraded land, protecting vital water catchments, and supporting livelihoods through sustainable land management.”
- Nicola Pulman, Director, Size of Wales
Thank you @metgetrees.bsky.social
- Nicola Pulman, Director, Size of Wales
Thank you @metgetrees.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“The trees planted in this area play a crucial role in demarcating the park boundary, restoring degraded land, protecting vital water catchments, and supporting livelihoods through sustainable land management.”
- Nicola Pulman, Director, Size of Wales
Thank you @metgetrees.bsky.social
- Nicola Pulman, Director, Size of Wales
Thank you @metgetrees.bsky.social
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“It is truly inspiring to see such a collaborative effort with the National Park authorities, project partners, and local communities all working hand in hand toward a shared vision. This partnership is a shining example of what can be achieved when people unite for a common
environmental goal...
environmental goal...
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“It is truly inspiring to see such a collaborative effort with the National Park authorities, project partners, and local communities all working hand in hand toward a shared vision. This partnership is a shining example of what can be achieved when people unite for a common
environmental goal...
environmental goal...
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“It was wonderful to see the progress of the Tree Planting for Improved Livelihoods (TPIL) Project in Bulambuli District in Ganzo-Mayiyi Parishes in Masira and Bumugibole subcounties, along the boundary of Mount Elgon National Park in Uganda, last week...
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“It was wonderful to see the progress of the Tree Planting for Improved Livelihoods (TPIL) Project in Bulambuli District in Ganzo-Mayiyi Parishes in Masira and Bumugibole subcounties, along the boundary of Mount Elgon National Park in Uganda, last week...
In collaboration with Stanbic Bank Uganda, we carried out a tree planting exercise at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital to enhance the hospital’s greenery. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to climate change mitigation and adaptation within our communities. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 AM
In collaboration with Stanbic Bank Uganda, we carried out a tree planting exercise at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital to enhance the hospital’s greenery. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to climate change mitigation and adaptation within our communities. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
New growth is emerging in Mount Elgon National Park, Ganzo-Mayiyi in Bulambuli District, where we have successfully restored 108 hectares in the park.
Through a community-driven restoration initiative, life is coming back to degraded areas of the Park. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
Through a community-driven restoration initiative, life is coming back to degraded areas of the Park. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New growth is emerging in Mount Elgon National Park, Ganzo-Mayiyi in Bulambuli District, where we have successfully restored 108 hectares in the park.
Through a community-driven restoration initiative, life is coming back to degraded areas of the Park. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
Through a community-driven restoration initiative, life is coming back to degraded areas of the Park. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
We extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the raising, distributing, and planting of 25 million trees across the Mount Elgon region since 2010.
Together, we’re restoring land, empowering lives, and growing hope for generations to come. 💚 @sizeofwales.bsky.social
Together, we’re restoring land, empowering lives, and growing hope for generations to come. 💚 @sizeofwales.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the raising, distributing, and planting of 25 million trees across the Mount Elgon region since 2010.
Together, we’re restoring land, empowering lives, and growing hope for generations to come. 💚 @sizeofwales.bsky.social
Together, we’re restoring land, empowering lives, and growing hope for generations to come. 💚 @sizeofwales.bsky.social
All smiles, running with purpose — from the hills of Mt Elgon to the hearts of our communities, we are 25 million trees strong! 💚
The Milestone was made possible through the generous support of the Welsh Government, through the @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
The Milestone was made possible through the generous support of the Welsh Government, through the @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
All smiles, running with purpose — from the hills of Mt Elgon to the hearts of our communities, we are 25 million trees strong! 💚
The Milestone was made possible through the generous support of the Welsh Government, through the @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
The Milestone was made possible through the generous support of the Welsh Government, through the @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
Sweat today, shade tomorrow. 🌳💦
Running for a greener Mount Elgon! 💚
The 25 Million Trees Distribution Milestone was made possible through the generous support of the Welsh Government, through the @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
Running for a greener Mount Elgon! 💚
The 25 Million Trees Distribution Milestone was made possible through the generous support of the Welsh Government, through the @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Sweat today, shade tomorrow. 🌳💦
Running for a greener Mount Elgon! 💚
The 25 Million Trees Distribution Milestone was made possible through the generous support of the Welsh Government, through the @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
Running for a greener Mount Elgon! 💚
The 25 Million Trees Distribution Milestone was made possible through the generous support of the Welsh Government, through the @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
Her Excellency, the British High Commissioner for Uganda,Lisa Chesney, congratulates the achievements of METGE for our efforts to distribute 25 million trees. Thank you ! @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Her Excellency, the British High Commissioner for Uganda,Lisa Chesney, congratulates the achievements of METGE for our efforts to distribute 25 million trees. Thank you ! @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
Excitement fills the air as the marathon is officially flagged off the 25 million trees milestone celebrations— a symbol of collective action for a greener, resilient Mount Elgon region. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Excitement fills the air as the marathon is officially flagged off the 25 million trees milestone celebrations— a symbol of collective action for a greener, resilient Mount Elgon region. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
We are up and running in celebrating the distribution of 25 million trees in the Mt. Elgon Region and Bukedea. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 5:42 AM
We are up and running in celebrating the distribution of 25 million trees in the Mt. Elgon Region and Bukedea. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
Trust your training and follow your route — whether you’re walking, running 5km, or taking on the 10km challenge, let the rhythm of your stride carry you to the finish line. Everyone is catered for! #Celebrating25milliontrees
@sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
@sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Trust your training and follow your route — whether you’re walking, running 5km, or taking on the 10km challenge, let the rhythm of your stride carry you to the finish line. Everyone is catered for! #Celebrating25milliontrees
@sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
@sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
We conducted a Safeguarding Training for our staff and Board members. The session aimed to strengthen our understanding and commitment to protecting the rights, safety, and well-being of all individuals we work with from any form of harm, abuse, or exploitation. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We conducted a Safeguarding Training for our staff and Board members. The session aimed to strengthen our understanding and commitment to protecting the rights, safety, and well-being of all individuals we work with from any form of harm, abuse, or exploitation. @sizeofwales.bsky.social
We held a press conference to announce and promote the upcoming Marathon Run to celebrate the distribution and planting of 25 million trees in Mt Elgon region and Bukedea, scheduled for Saturday, 25th October 2025. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We held a press conference to announce and promote the upcoming Marathon Run to celebrate the distribution and planting of 25 million trees in Mt Elgon region and Bukedea, scheduled for Saturday, 25th October 2025. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
As we draw closer to celebrating a historic milestone — 25 million trees distributed — the energy among our team is contagious!
Our staff and board members are gearing up for the 25 Million Trees distribution celebrations. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
Our staff and board members are gearing up for the 25 Million Trees distribution celebrations. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
As we draw closer to celebrating a historic milestone — 25 million trees distributed — the energy among our team is contagious!
Our staff and board members are gearing up for the 25 Million Trees distribution celebrations. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
Our staff and board members are gearing up for the 25 Million Trees distribution celebrations. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social
We are gearing up for the celebrations of distributing 25 million trees in Mbale! On 25th October 2025, we’ll proudly celebrate the milestone of distributing 25 million trees to communities in Mt Elgon and Bukedea. @sizeofwales.bsky.social .
October 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM
We are gearing up for the celebrations of distributing 25 million trees in Mbale! On 25th October 2025, we’ll proudly celebrate the milestone of distributing 25 million trees to communities in Mt Elgon and Bukedea. @sizeofwales.bsky.social .
We joined the Ministry of Water and Environment and partners for #NationalTreePlantingDay at Busoga College Mwiri under the theme “Revive, Restore, Sustain: Indigenous Species for Uganda’s Future.”
Together, we’re greening Uganda! 🌱
#ROOTs2025 #ClimateAction
Together, we’re greening Uganda! 🌱
#ROOTs2025 #ClimateAction
October 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We joined the Ministry of Water and Environment and partners for #NationalTreePlantingDay at Busoga College Mwiri under the theme “Revive, Restore, Sustain: Indigenous Species for Uganda’s Future.”
Together, we’re greening Uganda! 🌱
#ROOTs2025 #ClimateAction
Together, we’re greening Uganda! 🌱
#ROOTs2025 #ClimateAction
On 25th October 2025, we’ll proudly celebrate the distribution of 25 million trees to communities with support from the Welsh Government through @sizeofwales.bsky.social . 🎉
To mark this historic journey,we’ve created special edition celebration kits — available at only UGX 25,000 for the marathon.
To mark this historic journey,we’ve created special edition celebration kits — available at only UGX 25,000 for the marathon.
October 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
On 25th October 2025, we’ll proudly celebrate the distribution of 25 million trees to communities with support from the Welsh Government through @sizeofwales.bsky.social . 🎉
To mark this historic journey,we’ve created special edition celebration kits — available at only UGX 25,000 for the marathon.
To mark this historic journey,we’ve created special edition celebration kits — available at only UGX 25,000 for the marathon.
Since 2010, Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE), with support from the Welsh Government through @sizeofwales.bsky.social, has distributed 25 million trees to communities across the Mount Elgon region.
To celebrate this achievement, METGE is organizing celebrations on 25th/October/2025.
To celebrate this achievement, METGE is organizing celebrations on 25th/October/2025.
October 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Since 2010, Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE), with support from the Welsh Government through @sizeofwales.bsky.social, has distributed 25 million trees to communities across the Mount Elgon region.
To celebrate this achievement, METGE is organizing celebrations on 25th/October/2025.
To celebrate this achievement, METGE is organizing celebrations on 25th/October/2025.
Together with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) , the Bulambuli District Local Government and community groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as firm commitment by all parties to safeguard the park, halt tree cutting, and collectively work towards the restoration of the park.
September 30, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Together with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) , the Bulambuli District Local Government and community groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as firm commitment by all parties to safeguard the park, halt tree cutting, and collectively work towards the restoration of the park.
With support from @AdmiralLife, we have kicked off the restoration of 44 hectares of degraded strip in Mount Elgon National Park in Bulambuli District. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social .
September 12, 2025 at 6:35 AM
With support from @AdmiralLife, we have kicked off the restoration of 44 hectares of degraded strip in Mount Elgon National Park in Bulambuli District. @sizeofwales.bsky.social @barbara-davies-quy.bsky.social .