Uluguru Forest Reserve

Montane forestTanzania

CountryTanzania

Area250 km2

TypeMontane forest

Key SpeciesUluguru bushshrike, African violet

About Uluguru Forest Reserve

Part of the Eastern Arc Mountains. Over 100 endemic plant species. The African violet (Saintpaulia) originated here. Critical water catchment for Dar es Salaam. Rapidly being cleared for agriculture.

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