Uganda faces increasing pressure to restore degraded landscapes and meet the rising demand for sustainable timber and biomass. To support these efforts, GeoIQ Partners conducted a tree species suitability analysis for the northern region of Uganda. The goal was to identify where species such as eucalyptus, bamboo and grevillea can thrive under current and projected climate conditions, while accounting for socio-economic and environmental dynamics.

Using a Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) framework, the study combined variables such as rainfall, temperature, altitude and poverty rate. Each parameter was classified, weighted and aggregated to generate suitability maps that rank each district for multiple tree species. These maps highlight priority areas where environmental conditions and social development potential intersect.