Uganda launches 10-year plan to save endangered tree species

Environmentalists from various civil society organizations in Uganda, alongside government agencies, have launched a comprehensive 10-year conservation plan to protect critically endangered tree species on the verge of extinction due to escalating human activities in both protected and non-protected areas. Uganda boasts a rich biodiversity with 854 tree species, of which 65 have been evaluated and categorized as critically endangered, endangered, or vulnerable. Additionally, seven tree species endemic to Uganda are facing critical endangerment and require urgent conservation efforts. Professor James Kalema from Makerere University's Department of Plant Sciences says over 450 forest tree species are endangered, with around 50 currently under imminent risk of extinction due to activities such as timber harvesting, fuelwood collection, and encroachment on protected areas. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda