Muhunga Central Forest Reserve

Muhunga Central Forest Reserve is a protected tropical forest that is located in Kyebando sub-county in Kibaale District in Western Uganda.[1] It covers an area of 4.12 km2.[2][3][1] It managed by the National Forestry Authority.[3] It was designated a reserve in 1965.[2][3] Its WPDA ID is 39992.[3]

Geography and structure

Muhunga CFR is located at coordinates: 0.8909°N 31.1171°E / 0.8909; 31.1171 in Kibaale District in Western Uganda.[4] It is used for both Ecological and Environmental purposes. It acts as a catchment area for River Muhunga that drains into MuziziRiver. River Muhunga is the water source for both Kibaale and Karuguuza piped water.[5]

Threats

Encroachment and illegal lumbering.[6][5][7] Immigrants from neighbouring countries such as Rwanda who clear the forests for settlement.[8]

Conservation status and challenges

In 2019, a former Mwenge North Member of Parliament was arrested for owning two power saws and 255 pieces of timber in his house by the Uganda police of Kagadi District.[7]

See also
  1. National Forestry Authority
  2. List of Central Forest Reserves of Uganda
  3. List of Local Forest Reserves
  4. Kasato Central Forest Reserve

References
  1. Plumptre, Andrew (2002). Extent and Status of the Forests in the Ugandan Albertine Rift (PDF). Uganda: Wildlife Conservation Society. pp. 16, 33, 41.
  2. "2018 United Nations List of Protected Areas of Uganda". documents.protectedplanet.net. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  3. "Protected Planet | Muhunga". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  4. Plumptre, Andrew (2002). Extent and Status of the Forests in the Ugandan Albertine Rift (PDF). Uganda: Wildlife Conservation Society. pp. 16, 33, 41.
  5. "3.2 - Sensitivity of forests". EIN Uganda Clearinghouse. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  6. "Looming environmental disaster as forests are razed". Monitor. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  7. "Former legislator in trouble over illegal timber". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  8. "Spotlight on forest encroachment in western Uganda". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
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