Gathering draws together people of different perspectives and backgrounds to discuss how The United Methodist Church could make better use of the land.
The church has the potential of becoming self-sustaining if it develops its vast land into viable commercial enterprises, said Sierra Leone Bishop John K. Yambasu.
The trees, including acacia, eucalyptus, orange and papaya, are expected to protect degraded environments, safeguard habitats and enhance rural livelihoods.
A nongovernmental organization founded by an Africa University graduate is collaborating with the government on a sustainable forestation program aimed at mitigating tree removal.
