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** Ugandan Reforestation Plan’s USD 70 Million Benefits
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In Kasese, southwestern Uganda, climate change and deforestation are causing increasing floods, landslides, and heat risks, displacing more than 10,000 people. We assess how a comprehensive plan for reforesting 30,270 hectares of land ([link removed]) can make the community more resilient while bringing new jobs, health benefits, and increased biodiversity.
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