Uganda Embraces Bamboo Farming for Economic and Environmental Benefits

The Ugandan government sets ambitious targets for bamboo cultivation as part of reforestation efforts, aiming to plant 300,000 hectares by 2029.

Uganda's government backs bamboo cultivation with a goal to plant 300,000 hectares by 2029, integrating it into national reforestation efforts.
Bamboo farming is seen as a sustainable alternative to eucalyptus, offering economic benefits and environmental protection.
The initiative aims to restore degraded lands, including the banks of the Rwizi River, enhancing water catchment areas and preventing erosion.
Commercial and private bamboo farms in Uganda demonstrate the crop's potential for growth and profitability, with increasing interest among farmers.
Despite the enthusiasm, the pace of bamboo plantation growth remains slow, highlighting the need for greater support and investment.