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PADER DISTRICT, Uganda — In northern Uganda’s Pader ... “In our parklands, we have more than 50 other tree species that are also very significant in the ecosystem. I prefer to call this ...
They found a nearly 50% decline in some of Uganda’s most iconic lion populations over the past decade, including the famous tree-climbing ... gets disrupted as one species predominates and ...
Located in south-western Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests, Bwindi Park covers 32,000 ha and is known for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 160 species of trees and ...
In December 2021, a team of cultural leaders from all 15 clans in Agago district launched a year-long campaign against the ...
These species represent a critical part of Uganda’s growing tourism economy. The country is home to the famed tree-climbing lions, which are much sought after for this unique behaviour. Together, ...
Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts of electricity. The tonka bean tree, aka Dipteryx oleifera ...
This raises a key question for forest managers: which tree species have the greatest mitigation potential? INRAE and Bordeaux Sciences Agro conducted a study to identify the tree characteristics ...