After setting a target of planting 500 million trees, FOTE realised that as a nation there was need for a vibrant nursery support system to achieve that target. After the 2010 walkathon edition, it was decided that we establish tree seedling nurseries across the country. Many environmentally like-minded corporates supported the idea and to date 21 nurseries have been established.

The following nurseries are at various stages of establishment and production;

NameYearDistrictProvinceSponsor
Chishawasha Nursery2011GoromonziHarareNyaradzo
Zimunya High School2011Mutare ManicalandOld Mutual
Mtshingwe Primary School2011 Zvishavane MidlandsMimosa Mining Company
Nyangweni Primary School2012ChegutuMashonaland WestZIMPLATS
Dema Nursery2012SekeMashonaland EastAfrasia
Katsukunya High Schools2012 MutokoMashonaland EastOK Zimbabwe Ltd
Muzogwi High School2012ChiviMasvingoOK Zimbabwe Ltd
Rukweza High School2012MakoniManicalandNyaradzo Group
Masasi High School2013MutareManicalandOK Zimbabwe Ltd
Turf Primary School2013ChegutuMashonaland WestZIMPLATS
Madziwa High School2013ShamvaMashonaland CentralStandard Chartered
Mupandashango High School2013MberengwaMidlandsOK Zimbabwe Ltd
Ntepe High School2014GwandaMatebeleland SouthOK Zimbabwe Ltd
Thekwane High School2015BulilimaMatebeleland SouthOld Mutual
Gwindingwi High School2015BikitaMasvingoBain Iveco
4.2 Infantry Battalion2016GutuMasvingoNyaradzo Group
Pitlochry Nursery2016HurungweMashonaland EastTHI
Masasa Primary School2017ChivhuMashonaland EastChandiwana Memorial
Foundation
J Z Moyo Barracks2017ChegutuMashonaland WestNyaradzo Group
J M Tongogara Barracks2017HarareHarareNyaradzo Group
Chikurubi Primary School2017HarareHarareLafarge Cement
St Cyprians Primary School2017MaronderaMashonaland EastNyaradzo Group
Chitimbe Primary School2017Uzumba Mashonaland EastNyaradzo Group
Matsika Primary School2018Makoni Manicaland Nyaradzo Group
ZPCS Kadoma2018Kadoma Mashonaland WestNyaradzo Group
Siabuwa High School2018Binga Matebeleland Old Mutual Zimbabwe
St Claire2018MakoniManicaland
Katenhe High School2019HurungweMashonaland WestOK Zimbabwe Ltd
Marondera Council2019MaronderaMashonaland East
Parugare Estate2020ChikombaMashonaland EastSable Chemical Industries Ltd
Nyakatsapa High School2020MutasaManicalandSable Chemical Industries Ltd
One Mechanised Brigade2021ZvimbaMashonaland WestNyaradzo Group
Hurungwe Farm Prison2021Hurungwe Mashonaland WestNyaradzo Group
AABS Nyanga2021NyangaManicaland

Nineteen (19) of the nurseries are already producing seedlings ready for planting. FOTE encourages communities in those areas to take tree planting seriously and make a difference. The aim is to establishing at least 100 nurseries is to ensure availability of tree seedlings for communities.

Why establish FOTE  nurseries at schools?

FOTE nurseries are mainly established at schools. This has shifted the focus from adult-oriented production to youth-oriented production with the same concept of producing seedlings for community consumption. Youth are encouraged to grow up with a culture of tree planting, conservation and preservation from a tender age. This will also ensure that pupils grow with a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment and appreciate the importance of tree planting. We have adopted the ‘catch them young’ concept.

 

Tree Seedling Nursery Sponsors

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