Uganda, April 22 -- The government has unveiled plans to plant 300,000 high-value trees in Eastern Uganda which has emerged as the region with the lowest forest cover, according to an official from the National Forestry Authority (NFA).

The NFA is mandated to manage central forest reserves on a sustainable basis and supply high-quality forest-related products and services to the government, local communities and the private sector.

The NFA Range Manager, Kyoga, which covers Busoga, Bugisu, Bukedi and Teso sub-regions, Mr Michael Kusuro, said Busoga's forest cover currently stands at about 10 per cent, while the eastern region generally has the lowest forest cover compared to other regions.

"Western region has the highest forest cover, ...