Project/Juridiction proponent

Project/Juridiction Partners

Project characteristics

• ID-RECCO ID
  337
• Project status 2022
  TBC
• Project name
  Kikonda Forest Reserve Reforestation Project
• Secondary name
  Kikonda Forest Reserve
• Country
  Uganda
• Last IDRECCO update year
  2020
• Size (in hectare)
  12182
• Start year
  ND
• End year
  2051
• Duration
  50
• Project description
  The prize winning Kikonda Forestation project lies in the heart of East Africa comprising 120 km² and employing more than 200 people. It is the first in the country to be granted CarbonFix certification for its one-of-a-kind positive social and ecological impact. By 2008 more than 1 million trees had been planted on an area equivalent to approximately 2 000 soccer fields which will store more than 200 000 tonnes of CO2. Through this project, more than 200 people have not only found jobs, but also benefited from additional services provided by the project developer, such as the provision of housing, medical care or the support of local schools. Furthermore, the project has initiated a program to train people of neighbouring villages in tree-planting. Thereby over 300 families have been reached, planting an additional 200 000 trees in the surrounding area of the project. To protect rare species and regenerate natural habitats the project has set aside over 20% of its area for conservation purposes. A team of forestry and business experts from Germany, Uganda and South Africa ensures that the project is managed on the highest professional level. The project received in 2006 and 2008 the sought after Ugandan ‘Best Planter Award’. The project has also earned FSC certification.
• Objective 1
  timber production
• Objective 2
  climate
• Objective 3
  social development
• Deforestation drivers
  cattle grazing, charcoal production, local livelihoods, slash and burn agriculture
• Type of forest
  dry|humid
• Project activity
  ARR
• Project Type
  ARR
• Details for Afforestation/Reforestation activity
  plantation
• Multiple locations?
  No
• Jurisdiction level 1
  Region: Central
• Jurisdiction level 2
  District : Kiboga

Carbon accounting

• Crediting period
  2002-2051
• Period to calculate annual carbon credits
• Annual carbon credits
• Total carbon credits
  213368
• Leakage is expected?
  ND
• Carbon pools included
  ND
• Gasses included
  ND
• Reference period start year
  ND
• Reference period end year
  ND
• Carbon standard 1
  CCB

Carbon certification

• Carbon standard 1 Progress
  expired
• Carbon standard 1 Publication date
  40003
• Carbon standard 1 Weblinks
  http://www.climate-standards.org/2009/02/08/kikonda-forest-reserve-reforestation-project/
• Carbon standard 1 Expiry date
  41829
• Carbon standard 2
  none
• Carbon standard 2 Progress
  ND
• Carbon standard 2 Publication date
  ND
• Carbon standard 2 Weblinks
  ND
• Carbon standard 2 Expiry date
  ND
• Carbon standard 3
  none
• Carbon standard 3 Progress
  ND
• Carbon standard 3 Publication date
  ND
• Carbon standard 3 Weblinks
  ND
• Carbon standard 3 Expiry date
  ND
• Source of information
  http://www.climate-standards.org/2009/02/08/kikonda-forest-reserve-reforestation-project/; http://www.carbonfix.info/KFR; http://www.forestcarbonportal.com/project/kikonda-forest-reserve-reforestation-project

Community level intervention

• Any monetary benefits?
  Yes
• Monetary benefit type
  Conditional
• Monetary benefit detail
  PES scheme planned in which farmers will be paid for caring for tree lots assigned to them |
• Provides employment?
  Yes
• Are there non-cash benefits?
  Yes
• Economic activities - type
  micro-credits | tree planting
• Is there tenure clarification?
  No
• Is there environmental education?
  No
• Is there forest access restriction or control/monitoring of deforestation?
  No
• Is there forest enhancement?
  Yes
• Is there community infrastracture improvement?
  No
• Is there other community benefits?
  Yes