Abstract:
Tremendous efforts and resources have gone into commercial forest enterprises in Uganda
recently. However, such developments may be frustrated by pests and disease problems. Very
little is known about the risks posed by, and the management of, pests and diseases in
commercial forestry in the country. Equally worrying is the lack of effective mechanisms to
handle tree pest and disease problems in the country. This study was commission by SPGS to
provide baseline information that could be used to develop and disseminate management
strategies for pests and diseases in tree nurseries and plantations in Uganda.
? This report provides information on pests and diseases that were observed from June to
August 2008 in tree nurseries and plantations in various parts of Uganda. Emphasis is placed
on the incidence and severity of these problems, and their symptoms and/or signs, impacts
and possible management strategies. Finally, the report highlights areas for tree pest and
disease research and dissemination in Uganda.