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Forest Loss
Although deforestation has been more or
less controlled in the Protected Area (PA)
estate, most of Uganda’s forests occur
on land outside protected areas. The
deforestation is rapid, spelling intense
future pressure on the protected area
Forest Loss (Hectares)
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1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
1990
2005
Total all forests in PA Total all forests in Country
Source
: NFA 2008
Note
: PA refers to Protected Areas
Forest loss (Hectares)
171
Forest Reduction
Forest consumption
Area (million hectares
Forests (outside protected Forests (in protected areas) Total forest in the country
areas)
Consumption of wood (%)
Household firewood Charcoal Commercial Poles and timber
and industry
Source
: NFA 2008
Source
: NFA 2008
Ibanda bare hills
Restoration of bare hills in Mbarara District, 2005 by NEMA
support to District micro projects
NEMA 2006
NEMA 2005
6, 0, 0
5, 0, 0
4, 0, 0
3, 0, 0
2, 0, 0
1, 0, 0
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