Uganda Forest Information and Data.

According to the U.N. FAO, 15.2% or about 2,988,000 ha of Uganda is forested, according to FAO. Uganda had 51,000 ha of planted forest. Change in Forest Cover: Between 1990 and 2010, Uganda lost an average of 88,150 ha or 1.86% per year. In total, between 1990 and 2010, Uganda lost 37.1% of its forest cover, or around 1,763,000 ha. Uganda's forests contain 109 million metric tons of carbon in living forest biomass. Biodiversity and Protected Areas: Uganda has some 1592 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles according to figures from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Of these, 1.1% are endemic, meaning they exist in no other country, and 3.1% are threatened. Uganda is home to at least 4900 species of vascular plants. 7.3% of Uganda is protected under IUCN categories I-V. You too can make a difference by engaging in forestry in Uganda. You will not only contribute in preserving the environment, but you will also benefit financially by selling carbon credits or even selling your trees when they have matured. Cheap land for forestry is readily available in any part of the country you may want to plant. It goes for as low as $ 307 per acre. Contact Forestry and Land Resources on +256-752-829024/706-434315/787-262725.Email:deokibe@gmail.com,Skype:deokibe. Lets invest, earn as we preserve our environment.