Deal #3020 Version 88152 Version 93263
Intention of investment
  • [current] Timber plantation for wood and fiber, For carbon sequestration/REDD, Conservation
  • [current] Conservation, Timber plantation for wood and fiber
  • [2012, current] For carbon sequestration/REDD (2061 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
To establish and manage a forest plantation in Bukaleba Central Forest Reserve -CFR in Mayuge district. Shapefile uploaded indicates 5925 ha of area in operation.
To establish and manage a forest plantation in Bukaleba Central Forest Reserve -CFR in Mayuge district. Shapefile uploaded indicates 5925 ha of area in operation. Exact distribution of area by use not clear.
Carbon offset project
Yes
Name of community
the villages of Bukaleba, Nakalanga and Walumbe.
the villages of Bukaleba, Nakalanga and Walumbe
Comment on negative impacts for local communities
"Many thousands of people not only lived on this land, but their livelihood activities were tied to it. local land users of having being "chased away" and subsequently denied access to the sacred forest sites, medicinal plants, water and cattle grazing areas they had previously used. Some villagers say they've been evicted from their homes without warning - and at times violently. However, On its website, Green Resources says it did not carry out evictions. Evicted people and those still trying to use the land licensed to GRAS report being subject to physical violence by police officers and private security forces. Communities reported that the company have a negative impact on the pollution of land and waterways by agrochemicals used in forestry plantations, allegedly resulting in crop losses and livestock deaths.
Many thousands of people not only lived on this land, but their livelihood activities were tied to it. local land users of having being "chased away" and subsequently denied access to the sacred forest sites, medicinal plants, water and cattle grazing areas they had previously used. Some villagers say they've been evicted from their homes without warning - and at times violently. However, On its website, Green Resources says it did not carry out evictions. Evicted people and those still trying to use the land licensed to GRAS report being subject to physical violence by police officers and private security forces. Communities reported that the company have a negative impact on the pollution of land and waterways by agrochemicals used in forestry plantations, allegedly resulting in crop losses and livestock deaths.
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
Green Resources engages in some community development activities, however these are largely disconnected from local villagers’ needs and aspirations. BFC distributes seedlings to community members for own planting. Potable water.
Green Resources engages in some community development activities, however these are largely disconnected from local villagers’ needs and aspirations. BFC distributes seedlings to community members for own planting. Potable water.
Carbon sequestration/offsetting
  • [2004-03-11, current] Reforestation & afforestation, Sustainable agriculture ( 2061 ha)
    Estimated annual emission reduction/removal: 11903 tCO2e
    Certification standard: Yes
    Name of certification standard/mechanism: Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
    ID of certification standard/mechanism: 799
Fully updated
No
Yes

Location #kBTUmqfk

areas
unknown field: location.areas
unknown field: location.areas

Data source #jiRP_eWN

Url
Comment on data source
Url link no longer available: http://www.busoga-forestry.com/

Data source #foqkye88

Url
Comment on data source
Url link no longer available: http://www.greenresources.no/Plantations.aspx

Data source #8uCnVpFG

Url
Comment on data source
Url link no longer available: http://www.busoga-forestry.com/Green-at-what-price-Response-from-Green-Resources.html

Data source #Uw1vzisU

Url
Comment on data source
Url link no longer available: https://africanpeoplestribunal.org/resources/documents/

Data source #gnnSLANL

File
Type
Company sources
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
Bukaleba Forest Project Description
Date
2012-02-17
Comment on data source
VCS Registration Document (Project Description)