About 5600 Agro-forestry species have been planted in Nyagasozi village, Buguri cell, Rukoma sector in Kamonyi district as a way of conserving the environment.
Mixing trees with crops is intended to control soil erosion as well as curbing landslides.
Residents of Nyagasozi village revealed that they had suffered from soil erosion that washes away soil and crops reducing soil fertility.
Jean Marie Vianney Rukundo, worker for Vi-Agro forestry, explains that they protect the environment by funding agricultural projects to grow crops that stand climate changes.
He adds that residents are urged to plant agro-forestry species for firewood and other home purposes with crops such as coriander, paw paws etc.
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