Extent and Rate of Deforestation and Forest Degradation (1986–2016) in West Bugwe Central Forest Reserve, Uganda

Table 1

FAO classification scheme [29].

Class	Description
Forest	Land spanning 0.5 ha with trees greater than 5 m and canopy cover of above 10%
Shrubland	Area dominated by shrubs and with sparse grasses and herbs
Wetland	Areas with water on the surface
Grassland	Areas dominated by grass. Trees and shrub may be present but with sparse cover
Built-up	Roads or lanes, buildings, mines, and quarry sites
Farmland	Area under arable crops, perennial crops, and land under fallow