Mulch the base of newly planted wetland-edge trees

Newly planted trees along the wetland's edge path lose soil moisture fast in Kampala's dry spells, slowing their establishment. A simple mulch layer around each base holds that moisture in. Standard: Ramsar Convention wetland wise-use guidance; SDG 6.6/15.1 Proof: photo of each mulched tree base Method (Ramsar Convention wetland wise-use guidance; SDG 6.6/15.1): 1. Locate each newly planted tree using the site map. 2. Clear grass and debris from around the base of each tree. 3. Spread a mulch layer around the base, leaving a small gap from the trunk. 4. Water each tree lightly after mulching. 5. Photograph each mulched tree and log the date. Done when: photo of each mulched tree base

Where

Edge path, Nakivubo wetland, Kampala, Uganda

Pay

$140 proposed

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Proof

photo of each mulched tree base

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-09-03

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: EPA National Wetland Condition Assessment (rapid method)

Bring

• GPS phone
• quadrat frame
• invasive-species ID reference
• boots
• insect protection
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Navigate to the wetland edge; record GPS; stay on stable ground.
2. 2. Photograph 3 quadrat stations.
3. 3. At each station, estimate percent cover native vs invasive; identify the dominant invasive.
4. 4. Note hydrology / water level and any disturbance.
5. 5. Enter cover percentages, invasive ID, hydrology, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Standing water + wildlife (snakes/alligators) -> maintain distance; never sample alone.
• High invasive cover -> flag for a management/removal plan.

What counts as done

• Percent cover native vs invasive recorded at 3 stations
• Dominant invasive species identified
• Hydrology / water-level note recorded
• GPS waypoints + quadrat photos

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.