SPGS’s organized practical training courses are one of the most effective mechanisms of rendering technical assistance to its private commercial tree growers in Uganda. We train a broad category of people in the commercial forestry sector ranging from investors, managers, contractors, young graduate and diploma foresters.

Various practical tree planting training courses are run in areas around Uganda where there are plantation activities - both in the NFA's Central Forest Reserves and in privately owned plantations. These courses are designed to provide people with the practical skills as well as learning about SPGS’s standards.

With all courses conducted by experienced project staff or external TAs, training fee is subsidised as participants only pay 30% for accommodation, feeding, and transport to and from their stations. The 70% is covered by SPGS for; training facilitation, transport during training, Tools and equipments used and Reference materials (guidelines and handouts).

The table below details the various core courses conducted to target Plantation Managers, Supervisors and Contractors around the country. 

The table below details the various core courses conducted to target Plantation Managers, Supervisors and Contractors around the country

Other Supportive Courses:

All trainees should meet the following simple and clear standards to be considered eligible:

• Read and write basic English
• Physically fit for field work
• Have appropriate Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs)
• Book for spaces in advance

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