Forest reserves

25 March 2026, 7:45 am

Kagadi councilors demand transfer of NFA staff over forests encroachment

By James Muhumuza In Uganda, forest reserve encroachment is a criminal offense punishable under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act of 2003. Persons convicted of encroaching on a forest reserve may face a prison sentence of up to three…

17 July 2024, 7:13 pm

NFA prepares to reopen forest reserve boundaries in greater Kibaale

By James Muhumuza Forests provide us with oxygen, shelter, jobs, water, nourishment and fuel. With so many people dependent on forests, the fate of our forests may determine our own fate as well. The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has begun…