Implementation of the Convention Measures Taken to Achieve the
2010 Target There are several national and sectoral targets in
place for the conservation of ecosystems and biomes, such as
wetlands, forest, wildlife, agricultural biodiversity, and dry
and sub-humid lands. The Forest Nature Conservation Master Plan,
designating different forest types for different uses (Natures
Reserves, Buffer Zones and Production Zones), National Wetlands
Strategic Plan (2001-2010), National Forest Plan 2002, Poverty
Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) – the main Government planning
framework, Plan for Modernization of Agriculture (PMA), among
others, consider the need to protect biodiversity and proper
natural resources management... More » Initiatives in Protected
Areas The Ugandan government has put in place protected area
systems to enhance the conservation of biodiversity (Article 8
of CBD). These include forest reserves, national parks, wildlife
reserves and Ramsar sites (Lake George and Lake Nabugabo). The
Government of Ugan