La Fang Eco Resort Targets Two Million Trees on Dolwe Island
Hidden among the rocky outcrops of Dolwe Island on the waters of Lake Victoria, La Fang Eco Resort has launched an ambitious campaign that could transform the island’s landscape for generations to come.
The eco resort has unveiled a long-term environmental conservation initiative aimed at planting two million trees on Dolwe Island — a place naturally known for its rocky terrain and sparse vegetation where trees rarely grow in large numbers.
At the heart of the campaign is a symbolic idea: every visitor to the resort will plant a tree in their own name before leaving the island.
Resort management says the initiative is intended not only to restore the island’s fragile ecosystem but also to create a personal connection between travelers and conservation efforts.
Speaking during the launch of the campaign, the resort’s General Manager, Duncan Wandera, described the project as a commitment to ensuring tourism leaves a lasting positive impact on both nature and local communities.
“We believe tourism should leave a positive impact on the environment and the communities around it. Dolwe Island is naturally rocky and has very limited tree cover, which makes this initiative even more important,” Wandera said.
“Every visitor who comes to La Fang Eco Resort becomes part of the journey to restore and green the island,” he added.
Located in the heart of Dolwe Island in Namayingo District, the eco resort has built its identity around conservation-driven hospitality. Surrounded by ancient rock formations, birdlife, butterflies, and largely untouched natural scenery, the facility operates entirely off-grid using solar energy and an onsite water system.
Management says the resort’s sustainability efforts already include organic farming, waste reduction, renewable energy use, and reforestation activities aimed at improving soil retention and restoring vegetation across parts of the island.
Environmental experts have increasingly emphasized the importance of tree planting and ecosystem restoration around water bodies such as Lake Victoria, where climate change, deforestation, and soil erosion continue to threaten biodiversity and livelihoods dependent on fishing and tourism.
Wandera acknowledged that the target of planting two million trees may appear ambitious, but said the resort plans to achieve it gradually through partnerships, community participation, and continued visitor involvement.
“Each guest plants a tree in their name before leaving the resort. Over time, these trees will stand as symbols of conservation, memories, and commitment to protecting nature,” he said.
The campaign is expected to contribute to soil stabilization, biodiversity conservation, improved vegetation cover, and greater environmental resilience on the island.
It is also expected to strengthen eco-tourism by positioning Dolwe Island as a model destination for sustainable travel and conservation-based tourism in Uganda.
Beyond environmental restoration, the initiative could also create opportunities for local communities through tourism-related employment, tree nursery management, environmental education, and conservation partnerships.
La Fang Eco Resort is now calling on Ugandans, international travelers, conservation groups, and development partners to support the initiative by visiting the island, participating in tree planting activities, or partnering in long-term conservation efforts.
If successful, the project could gradually turn one of Lake Victoria’s rocky island landscapes into a growing symbol of climate action and sustainable tourism in Uganda.
