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The reserve is categorized as a Category IV protected area by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), indicating its significance for the preservation of biological diversity and the protection of ecosystems. [1] [2] The forest reserve is situated in Central Uganda and is protected by the National Forestry Authority under the ...
The Sango Bay forests are a forest-wetland ecosystem with swamp forests, Acacia woodlands, grasslands, and papyrus swamps. The swamp forests, which extend into the adjacent Minziro Forest of Tanzania, are a distinctive plant community, blending characteristic species from the lowland Guineo-Congolian forests found further west in the Congo ...
Mubuku Central Forest Reserve is situated in the Rwenzori Mountains, spanning parts of Kasese and Bundibugyo districts in Western Uganda. The forest reserve is characterized by its diverse topography, ranging from lush valleys to steep slopes, and is known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems.
Taala Central Forest Reserve was a designated forest reserve in 1968. [2] It is reported to cover an area of 88.02 km 2. This forest reserve hosts a variety of ecosystem consisting of butterflies, moths, mammals, moist savanna and forest mosaic vegetation plus a wide range of birds. [3]
The Queen Elizabeth National Park's Maramagambo Forest and Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, cover a total area of 580 square kilometers and are adjacent to each other. . According to the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 8/2003, the National Forestry Authority (NFA), which is in charge of managing all 506 Central Forest Reserves in Uganda, is in charge of managing the forest
Kangombe Central Forest Reserve faces challenges due to persistent encroachment and illegal activities. Activities such as logging, farming, and charcoal production pose significant threats to the forest ecosystem. Encroachers engage in these activities for their livelihoods, highlighting the need for alternative sustainable livelihood options ...
Today, forest and woodland cover in Uganda stands at 49,000 km 2 or 24% of the total land area. Of these 9,242.08 km 2 is tropical rainforest , 350.60 km 2 are forest plantations and 39,741.02 km 2 is woodland. 30% of these areas are protected as national parks , wildlife reserves or central forest reserves .
In Uganda, a Local Forest Reserve are managed by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 8/2003. [1] [2] The NFA is mandated to manage all 506 Forest Reserves in Uganda. [3] [4] [5] These reserves are part of the protected areas of Uganda. List of Local Forest Reserves in Uganda: [6] [2]