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With its wide range of habitat types, Uganda is regarded as a hotspot for biodiversity. Some 345 species of mammals have been recorded in the country, along with 1,020 species of bird (around half of the total number found in Africa), 142 species of reptile, 86 species of amphibian, 501 species of fish and 1,242 species of butterfly. [3] [11]
Conservation in Uganda is the protection and sustainable use of the country's rich natural resources. It became a significant movement during the British colonial period in the early 20th century and continues to play a major role in Uganda's political economy, as it underpins the tourism industry which accounts for 23.5% of the country's exports.
[6] [1] The park's management changed when Uganda National Parks, since renamed the Uganda Wildlife Authority, became responsible for the park. [2]: 7–8 In 2003, a piece of land next to the park with an area of 4.2 square kilometres (1.6 sq mi) was purchased and incorporated into the park. [7]
Namatale Central Forest Reserve is renowned for its diverse ecosystem and serves as an important habitat for numerous plant and animal species. The forest's rich biodiversity includes a variety of tree species, providing essential ecological services such as carbon sequestration, soil erosion prevention, and water regulation. These services ...
Bugamba Forest Reserve is key to protecting rare biodiversity in Uganda. Examples of protected biodiversity include conkerberry, caribbean pine, Newtonia, Maesopsis, and the tree species Entandropragma, Albizzia and Markhamia which only occur in the valleys.
The reserve is a valuable resource for the people of Uganda, and UWA is committed to protecting it for future generations. [11] Mt. Otzi Forest Reserve was established because of its rich biodiversity, but over the years it has been affected by anthropogenic and natural disturbances.
Uganda's rich biodiversity, with national parks and wildlife reserves, attracts tourism, a vital sector for the economy. Uganda is a member of the United Nations , the African Union , G77 , the East African Community , and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation .
List of Wildlife Reserves in Uganda: [2] Rank Name Geodata Size (Hactres) District Notes 1 Bugungu: 52,000 Masindi: 2 Kyambura: 15522.39 Bushenyi: 2 Karuma: 82573.29 ...