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To further conservation of biological diversity in Uganda, the North Carolina Zoo is supporting the development of the Tooro Botanical Gardens (TBG). The Tooro Botanical Gardens will become resource for sustainable biodiversity conservation of the Albertine Rift and will include a herbarium, educational programs, living collections, and recreational opportunities. The major objectives of the garden will be training, research, education and extension services. The North Carolina Zoo is working with Tooro Botanical Gardens on strategic planning, capacity building of garden and staff, in order to enhance TBG’s ability to work toward its goals.

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