What we do
Tree in a Cup: Strengthening Rural Livelihoods through Agroforestry in Nepal
Countries
Fields of intervention
- Opening date: January 2022
- Closing date: December 2022
WHERE
Nepal – Rasuwa District
CONTEXT
Traditional agroforestry practices in Rasuwa District play a vital role in supporting local farmers, as agricultural productivity is declining and traditional forest resources are no longer sufficient to meet the growing demand for food, fodder, and timber. In addition, environmental degradation is becoming an increasingly serious challenge in Nepal and within the project area.
Agroforestry represents one of the most effective ways to address these issues. Local knowledge and capacity-building in agroforestry, education, and community development are essential to improving and expanding these practices.
This project promotes economic growth in Rasuwa District by increasing productivity and income from the cultivation of coffee, fruit trees, and multipurpose tree species. It is a multi-year initiative that has been ongoing since 2017.
OBJECTIVES
General objective
Reduce poverty in Nepal by enhancing the competitiveness of coffee in both international and domestic markets.
Improve the productive use of marginal land in Rasuwa District through the cultivation of fruit trees, fodder species, and multipurpose trees.
Create employment opportunities for young people within local communities and provide sustainable sources of income, helping to reduce migration to urban areas and Gulf countries.
Specific objectives
Expand coffee orchard areas and increase national coffee production.
Promote the productive use of marginal land and support the export of agricultural products.
Improve forest cover in Rasuwa District through the planting of productive tree species.
ACTIVITIES
- Establishment of two agroforestry nurseriesPurchase and production of seedlings.
- Training on land preparation and follow-up support for seedling establishment.
- Seedling establishment, including transportation, land preparation, and planting activities.
- Geolocation and monitoring of planted seedlings.
- Training on organic farming practices and Fair Trade principles.
- Training on reforestation and the restoration of marginal land.
- Training on proper animal nutrition and feeding practices.
BENEFICIARIES
Direct: 806 people
Indirect: 3,224 people
PARTNER
Nepal Agroforestry Foundation
