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Plantation Guidelines – NFA | National Forestry Authority – Mandated to manage all central forestry reserves by Government of Uganda

Plantation Guidelines

Publications & Guidelines

Q1: What is a commercial tree plantation?

A: A commercial tree plantation is an area planted with specific tree species for the purpose of producing timber, poles, or other forest products for sale.

Q2: Who can invest in commercial plantations?

A: Any individual, company, or community group with access to land and capital can invest, provided they follow the relevant forestry regulations.

Q3: Are there incentives for investors?

A: Yes, initiatives like the Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) offer financial and technical support to qualifying investors.

Q1: What is SPGS?

A: The Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) supports private and public entities to establish and manage commercial forest plantations in Uganda.

Q2: What kind of support is provided?

A: SPGS provides grants per hectare, technical assistance, and quality control during plantation establishment and maintenance.

Q3: Who qualifies for SPGS support?

A: Eligible applicants include registered companies, farmer groups, and individuals with suitable land and a long-term management plan.

  • Planning for Successful Plantation Development.
  • Productivity and Costs of Plantation Development in Uganda.
  • Species Choice for Commercial Timber Plantations in Uganda.
  • Site Species Matching for Timber Plantations in Uganda.
  • Key Nursery Practices.
  • Tree Seed in Commercial Plantations in Uganda.
  • Growing Eucalypts for Fuelwood & Poles.
  • Growing Eucalypts for Timber & Large Poles.
  • Growing Pines for Timber.
  • Growing Musizi for Timber.
  • Other Species for Timber Production in Uganda.
  • Land Preparation.
  • Weeding in Plantations.
  • Safe Use of Glyphosate Herbicide.
  • Post-Plant Use of Herbicide.
  • Fire Protection.
  • Common Pests and Diseases of Tree Plantations.
  • Protection from Animals.
  • Managing Eucalyptus Coppice.
  • Eucalyptus and the Environment.
  • Planting with Aqua-Soil.