Rwensama Central Forest Reserve

Rwensama Central Forest Reserve is a tropical high forest found in Masindi District in Uganda.[1][2][3] It covers 127 hectares and it is meant for ecological and environmental purposes.[1][4][5]

It is managed by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) which is responsible for demarcations and re-surveying of the central forest reserves.[1][6][7]

Structure and geography

The forest is used for research purposes by the Nyabyeya Forestry College. It protects river Sonso that is used by the local people.[1][8]

Wildlife

Rwensama forest has different types animals which include chimpanzees, over 84 species of plants and trees which include Mahogany.[1][9][10][5]

Conservation status and strategies

The Wildlife Conservation Society partnered with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and trained field NFA staff in the Albertine region to do smart data analysis in 2021 using mobile phones, laptops and GPS units. The Wildlife Conservation Society also participated in the restoration of Rwensama forest reserve.[11]

Threats

Charcoal burning, hunting, illegal lumbering, firewood collection, cash crop farming and production such as sugarcanes, rice and tobacco.[1][12][13][14][3][5][15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Jane, Bemigisha (2012-07-11). Scoping Study for Strengthening Sustainable Environment and Natural Resources Management, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Uganda (SS-ENRM CCA) - Final Report on Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management (PDF). Uganda: UNDP Office in Uganda. pp. 42, 116.
  2. ^ "Bunyoro demands 440 assets from government". Monitor. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  3. ^ a b District Five Year Development Plan 2015/2016 –2019/2020 (PDF). Masindi District Local Government. 2015. p. 11.
  4. ^ Bahati, Joseph B. (2005). Effects of Logging on Environmental Factors, Natural Regeneration, and Distribution of Selected Mahogany Species in Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda (PDF).
  5. ^ a b c The FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of the Republic of Uganda (PDF). The Forest Stewardship Council. 2018. p. 211.
  6. ^ Natural Resources, Environment, Climate Change, Land and Water Management Programme Performance Report 2021 (PDF). Uganda: Ministry of Water and Environment. 2021. p. 64.
  7. ^ Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of Nyabeya Forestry College (PDF). Uganda: Office of the Auditor General Uganda. 2018. p. 4.
  8. ^ Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) III Newsletter (PDF). Uganda: Food and Agriculture organisation of the United Nations. 2018. p. 22.
  9. ^ "Sports Archives - Page 55 of 86". MK Newslink. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  10. ^ Wamala, Denis (2010-04-23). "World Veterinary Day highlights VETMED's diversity". Makerere University News. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  11. ^ "NFA Staff Trained in Smart Data Analysis". National Forestry Authority. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  12. ^ Pienkowski, Thomas; Keane, Aidan; Kinyanda, Eugene; Asiimwe, Caroline; Milner-Gulland, E. J. (2022-07-08). "Predicting the impacts of land management for sustainable development on depression risk in a Ugandan case study". Scientific Reports. 12 (1): 11607. doi:10.1038/s41598-022-14976-3. ISSN 2045-2322. PMC 9270416. PMID 35804170.
  13. ^ Pienkowski, Thomas; Keane, Aidan; Kinyanda, Eugene; Asiimwe, Caroline; Milner-Gulland, E.J. (2021-11-10). "Predicting the impacts of land management for sustainable development on depression risk in a Ugandan case study". www.researchsquare.com. doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-1064228/v1. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  14. ^ Pienkowski, Thomas (2022). Understanding neglected connections between nature, conservation, and mental health (PDF). University of Oxford. p. 54.
  15. ^ "Executive order No3: Museveni bans charcoal trade, guides on the Balaalo". Monitor. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-05-29.

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