Uganda, April 9 -- Environmental conservationists from various civil society organizations in Uganda, alongside government agencies, have launched a comprehensive 10-year plan to protect the endangered tree species which are at risk of extinction due to escalating human activities in both protected and non-protected areas.

Mr Godfrey Ruyonga, the Executive Director of Tooro Botanical Gardens, revealed that this conservation initiative was collaboratively developed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the National Forestry Authority (NFA), and other civil society organizations. Funding for the plan was provided by the Foundation Franklinia in partnership with Botanical Gardens Conservation International.

Uganda boasts of a rich biodiv...