This report would not have been possible without the invitation from Dr. Jan Kalina to visit Uganda, the expertise of local plant users and the support of CARE-International. CARE are also thanked for permission to publish the report in this Working paper series. Companionship and assistance in the field from Ben Otim, Alfred Tsekeli, Erastus Mehanda, Aurelia Mehanda, Robert Baragira, Rob Wild, Jacob Bandusya, Rose Badaza, Jovita Tumusime and Michelle Cunningham is greatly appreciated.

This survey represents the combination of formal botanical approaches with traditional knowledge and local expertise. In particular, the exceptional ability, acute field observation and humour of Jacob Bandusya made a great contribution. I must also thank Kazoka Ruwajiri, James Tumutegyereize, Bernado Ruwenzije, Runago Zimbehere, Benon Twine, Monday Mafurira and other local experts in this regard.

I also benefitted from detailed discussions with specialist users, particularly the fledgling Nyamabale Beekeepers Association and beekeepers in the Ruhija area, and craftworkers in the Ngoto area. Rob Wild, Lorna Slade and Dr. Tom Butynski are thanked for their hospitality and for the use of the facilities at Ruhija and Ikumba. Dr. Jonanthan Baranga and Joseph Serugo, John Miskell and Cindy Carlson are also thanked for their assistance whilst I was in Uganda, and Dr. Bernard Verdcourt, Dr. Diane Bridson, and Dr. Brian Schrire are thanked for help with identifying plant specimens at Kew, and Dr. David Pegler for identifying the Lentinus specimen. Tony Katende, Elizabeth Ogwal and Dr. Z. R. Bukenya kindly assisted with identification of specimens at Makerere University herbarium. Dr. Alan Hamilton is thanked for his encouragement, and for copies of several references, including his very useful book on forest trees.