Plantations Development

The Plantations Development Division is responsible for establishment and management of forest plantations and tree seedling nurseries in designated plantation areas under Ministry of Water and Environment. The Division is headed by Assistant Commissioner managing six plantation areas managed by Senior Forest Officer. Management Areas: 1. Bugamba Plantations comprising of Rwemitongore, Kyahi, Bugamba and Rwoho Plantations. Kyahi and Rwemitongore are for production of Eucalyptus poles and timber while Bugamba and Rwoho are for Pine and Cypress. Total planted area to date is 11,322 ha. The plantations are found in the Districts of Mbarara, Isingiro and Ntungamo. 2. Mafuga Plantations comprising of Kabale, Mafuga, Kirima, Muko and Echuya plantations for production of Eucalyptus, Pine and Cypress. The plantations with a planted area of 3,432 ha are located in the Districts of Kabale, Kanungu and Kisoro. 3. Mwenge Plantations comprising Oruha and Kyehara, Kikumiro and Kagorra plantations in Kyenjojo District with a planted area of 1,711 ha of both Pine and Eucalyptus. 4. Katuugo Plantations comprising Katuugo and Kasagala Plantations in Nakasongola District with a total planted area of 2,550 ha. 5. Lendu Plantations comprising Lendu, Okavureru, Usi and Awang Plantations, in Zombo District with a planted area of 2296 ha of both Eucalyptus and Pine. 6. South Busoga located in Mayuge district with a planted area of 2499 ha.