Prof. Tabuti is an educator, ethnobotanist and researcher. His ethnobotanical research interests are aimed at identifying, promoting and conserving useful plant species and climate change mitigation. He has conducted research covering plant ecology (floristic studies), tree propagation and seedling establishment or tree establishment studies, as well as ethnobotanical studies particularly identification of priority species for management and promotion. He is now leading a regional capacity building project on climate change mitigation and focusing on REDD.