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Conservation in Uganda
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Conservation in Uganda is the protection and sustainable use of the country's rich natural resources. It became a significant movement during the British colonial period in the early 20th century and continues to play a major role in Uganda's political economy, as it underpins the tourism industry which accounts for 23.5% of the country's exports.[1]
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Uganda's 60 conservation protected areas harbor populations of numerous critically endangered species.