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ture should ensure that government respects the public trust doctrine in forestry resources management. Market weaknesses including inappropriate royalties, poor market information, trade restrictions and hidden subsidies that distort the markets for forest products re- quire the intervention of the Legislature. The reliance of Ugandans on forests for household en- ergy requirements needs to be urgently addressed by en- couraging alternative and sustainable sources of energy.

USEFUL CONTACTS 

National Forestry Authority Plot 10/20 Spring Road P. O. Box 70863, Kampala

Tel: +256 312 640356 / Fax: +256 414 230269 Email: info@nfa.org.ug

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Uganda Forests Working Group Environmental Alert Kabalagala (Off Gaba Road) P.O Box 11259, Kampala

Tel: +256 414 510215 / Fax: +256 414 510547 Email: envalert@envalert.org

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Food and Agriculture Organization Plot 79, Buganda Road, Wandegeya PO Box 521, Kampala Tel: +256 414 250 578 Email: fao-ug@fao.org

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