KIGEZI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Kigezi, in the extreme south western corner of Uganda, had high rural population densities with over 50 percent of the land in cultivation. Much of the remainder consisted of extremely steep slopes or was in swamp. It was very scenic country. The impression given was that every bit of possibly agricultural land was in use. The main crops consisted of sweet potatoes, sorghums, millets, with banana on the lower slopes.

This is an over view of a common Kigezi cultivated landscape. Erosion and land slumping is found along the road to the left The road turns back on itself to minimize slope for trucks and cars; a hair pin turn.