Sissili: The NGO ULB-Coop©ration, in collaboration with the Provincial Directorate of Water and Forests of Sissili and local populations, has successfully planted 200 seedlings in the village forest of Sissili, located a few kilometers from the town of L©o. This initiative is part of the NGO's 2025 reforestation campaign, aimed at preserving the ecosystems within the province.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the reforestation effort included planting a variety of species such as baobabs, tamarind trees, acacias, detariums, sclerocarias, calc©drats, and s©curidacas. Fr©d©ric Souband©, Project Manager in Agroecology and Agroforestry at ULB-Coop©ration Burkina, emphasized the collective responsibility of environmental protection, urging everyone to contribute to the survival of the newly planted trees for the benefit of future generations.
Karim Y©y©, the Provincial Director of Water and Forests of Sissili, expressed his appreciation for the initiative, highlighting the importance of protecting the 200 trees with fences. He acknowledged the sustained commitment of the local population and expressed gratitude towards ULB-Coop©ration, reaffirming support for the ongoing monitoring and preservation of the seedlings.
These actions are part of the "Sustainable Food Systems" program (2022-2026), funded by the Belgian Cooperation and implemented in partnership with SolVert and the NGO Wend-Puir©.