| Central Albertine Forest Reserves in the Albertine Graben | ||||
| Functions | ||||
| Eco = Ecological and Environmental | ||||
| Ind = Industrial and CommercialForest Plantations | ||||
| Loc = Local Fuel, Charcoal and Forestry Investments | ||||
| District | CFR | Area_ha | Function | Notes |
| Nebbi | Abiba | 2,007 | Eco | Protects the steep slopes of the Agem, Akuru, Ayugi and Afoda range of hills and the catchment area for some important rivers like Moro and Aumbali which are sources of water for animals and domestic use for the communities in Kaliwangi parish. It was also intended to provide forest products for the local people. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of industrial timber and bio-energy to generate economic returns. |
| Arua | Ajupane | 472 | Ind | The reserve protects the hill tops of Ajupane from soil degradation and also acts as water catchment for the streams that flow from it. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes |
| Nebbi | Alui | 575 | Eco | A riverine forest gazzetted to protect the wetlands that are part of the drainage system which empties into the Albert Nile. It was also intended to provide forest products for the local people. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of industrial timber and bio-energy to generate economic returns |
| Moyo | Atiya | 194 | Eco | This forest, together with the Otzi East CFR, constitute a biodiversity connectivity between the critical biodiversity sites of Era and Otzi CFRs. NFA has established a timber plantation demonstration site in the CFR. |
| Nebbi | Awang | 163 | Ind | An industrial plantation reserve. It was harvested and is now being re-planted by NFA |
| Masindi | Budongo | 82,530 | Eco | The forest is part of the network of critical sites for biodiversity conservation in Uganda. It constitutes part of the catchment area for Rivers Bubwa, Sonso and Waisoke which flow gently over the escarpment to Lake Albert. Other rivers in this catchment include Siiba & Waki which join together and feed into Lake Albert. River Waki has a high potential for electricity generation at the falls as it rolls over the Western rift valley escarpments near Lake Albert. The rivers and other water points located in the reserve are used for domestic use by the local populations in the subcounties of Budongo, Kigorobya, Biiso, Karujubu, Pakanyi and Bulisa. The forest also has high valued trees like Cynometra alexandri which can be used for industrial timber (for making railway slippers, plat form for bridges) and high calorific industrial charcoal. It is a source of high valuable mahogany trees which are known for high quality furniture. The forest is home of some globally threatened wildlife like chimpanzee and other an |
| Mbarara | Bugamba | 1,210 | Ind | Protects the steep slopes of hills in the “bare-hills” zone in Mbarara. It is planted with industrial timber plantations by NFA |
| Hoima | Bugoma | 41,144 | Eco | It protects the banks of Rivers Nguse, Ngemwa, Lyalo, Rwemiseke and Rutowa which eventually drain into Lake Albert. It acts as a biodiversity corridor by connecting Kabwoya Game Reserve to MFNP, Budongo, Rwengeye, Matiri, Itwara CFR and Semiliki NP. It is a watershed for River Nguse and Rutowa which eventually feed Lake Albert. Rivers Nguse and Rutowa serve as a water source to the communities of Kabwoya, Kyangwali, Buseruka, Lugasari and KyalyangaSub-counties. It is a natural forest with high potential for producing high value timber like Khaya anthotheca, Milicia excelsa, Aningeria alitisma etc. It has immense potential for ecotourism. It is one of the CFRs that constitute the network of critical biodiversity sites in Uganda. Prized species include Chimpanzees, Elephants, Antelopes, and a variety of birds and butterflies. It is a centre for professional research and education with numerous studies being carried out. |
| Kyenjojo | Buhungiro | 1,020 | Eco | Local communities of kazizi, nyanga, iringa, igunda, katamba, in mpara and kakabara sub counties draw water from Buhungiro CFR. The streams include kataira, rwangarwe, rwangomi, kahombo. The hills include duyungu, nyanga, ngangi, katamba, kasunga, kabasasa, kyaiserunboha. private tree farmers have been licensed to plant trees |
| Hoima | Bujawe | 4,869 | Eco | It protects Rivers Hoimo and Rwamutunga which are a source of water to the people and animals in Buseruka and Bugambe sub-counties. The rivers eventually feed into Lake Albert. It is part of the biodiversity corridor connecting MFNP, Budongo, Bugoma and Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve. The reserve has a high potential for the production of industrial timber through private tree investment (so far 700ha have already been planted by private tree investors such as BAT, Corewoods and others. It is a source of employment to the local people. |
| Nebbi | East Uru | 477 | Eco | Protects the steep slopes of Uru Hill and is also a catchment for streams which eventually feed into River Nyagak. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of forest products like honey and services like scenic drives and mountain hiking to generate economic returns. |
| Moyo | Era | 7,389 | Eco | The CFR is part of the network of critical sites for biodiversity conservation in Uganda. It is home to the primitive cycad spp, and some rare species of butterfly. It is also a catchment area for Odraji, Lama, and Lukuji streams which feed into River Nile |
| Moyo | Eria | 575 | Ind | A number of streams like Leya, and others originate from this CFR. NFA has established a demonstration teak plantation in areas that were formerly encroached. |
| Kabarole | FortPortal | 65 | Eco | Protects the wetlands associated with river Mpanga that meander through the town. An urban CFR important for cleaning the environment and is being developed into a recreation green |
| Amuru | Got-Gweno | 2,310 | Eco | It is a water catchment forest for Achwa, Kwii and Amuka rivers supplying 8 villages in the sub county. It is intended for industrial timber production |
| Hoima | Ibamba | 313 | Ind | Protects of Ibamba Hill. It is potential for industrial timber production through private tree investment. It provides employment to the Local community. Encroachment in the area is a big threat to the ecological functions of the forest. |
| Kyenjojo | Ibambaro | 3,724 | Eco | Rivers include kahombo and burunga all serve the communities of kanyangalama. hills include nyabatoro and babaija |
| Rukungiri | Ihimbo | 566 | Eco | It is the only CFR with hot springs in South-WestRange which has medicinal properties and has potential for ecotourism. It is a water catchment for rivers Ntungwa and Kachindo that drain into Lake Edward. Plantation in Ihimbo supply poles and fuel wood to the tobacco industry and surrounding communities. CFR is the only source of water for the parishes of Kikongi, Murama. The wetland forest in Ihimbo traps sediments in rivers and thus helps purify the water |
| Kyenjojo | Itwara | 8,638 | Eco | A natural forest protecting a number of rivers and streams that supply water to the surrounding population. One of the prominent rivers is Muzizi. It is a source of industrial furniture grade timber. |
| Arua | Kafu | 2,600 | Eco | The reserve protects the steep slopes of Kafu hill from soil degradation. It also protects the water catchment for Rivers Agoi, Nyara, Ewivio and Anjea which are the only permanent water sources for animals and domestic uses for communities adjacent to the reserve i.e. Madua, Olaka, Lazebu villages. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of industrial timber and bio-energy to generate economic returns for the local people |
| Kibaale | Kagadi | 8 | Eco | An urban CFR important for cleaning the environment and can be developed into a recreation green |
| Kiboga | Kagogo | 689 | Ind | Protects Kagogo-Kyomya Hills. |
| Kibaale | Kagombe | 17,751 | Eco | Protects the watershed for Rivers Kagombe & Muzizi which eventually drain into Lake Albert. It connects to SemlikiNational Park via Muhangi, Kitechura, Ibambaro, Matiri and Itwara CFRs. The CFR is seriously encroached, which is a threat to the ecological functions of the reserve. It is a young forest with a high a potential for producing high value timber from natural forest e.g. mahogany. |
| Kyenjojo | Kagorra | 4,314 | Ind | The reserve is boarded permanent water sources of R. Aswa and Muzizi which flows to L. Albert and is a catchment area for these rivers. It has so many streams e.g. Nyabudogo, Wambuzi, Wabijoka and Kyamusigire, Bimugora. The reserve has small hills like Kembubi and Kasonge. The reserve has natural belts with valuable trees for timber e.g. Cordia melliniie, Albizzia spp. R. Aswa which boarders this reserve is a source of water for domestic use and agriculture to the local communities of Rukukuru, Nyabwenga, Kyanika. The cattle grazers also use the same water for their animals. The reserve has been encroached by local communities bordering the forest. |
| Hoima | Kahurukobwire | 1,088 | Ind | It is a catchment area for Rivers Kafu and Kiribangwa which are water sources to the people and domestic animals in Buhanika and Buhimba sub-counties. River Kafu and River Kiribangwa which originate from the CFR eventually feed into Lake Kyoga. The reserve has been earmarked for industrial timber production through private tree investment. Encroachment and illegal harvesting in the area are serious threats to the ecological functions of the forest. |
| Bushenyi | Kalinzu | 14,126 | Eco | Protects the steep hills, a catchment for several rivers and rich in biodiversity. Ecotourism is ongoing and there is potential for expansion given the high number of chimps and other tourist attractions. It also provides market for local handicrafts and food items. Conservation education for the adjacent local communities and school children is provided by Kalinzu CFR. The forest is a seed source of various indigenous species. |
| Kibaale | Kanaga | 650 | Ind | It’s a young forest that protects the fragile soils around Kyanaisoke Sub – county. The CFR is highly encroached |
| Hoima | Kandanda-Ngobya | 2,556 | Ind | It is a source of Rivers Ikuma and Kidibidi which are watersheds of River Rafuma which eventually feeds Lake Kyoga. Rivers Ikuma and Kidibidi are sources of water to the people and domestic animals in KyabigambireSub-county. It is a potential for industrial timber production through private tree investment, thus providing employment to the Kyabigambire communities. Encroachment in the area is a big threat to the ecological functions of the Forest. |
| Kibaale | Kasato | 2,691 | Eco | The forest acts as a water catchment area for RuzaireRiver which eventually drains into Nkuse and MuziziRivers |
| Masindi | Kasokwa | 73 | Eco | The CFR protects the banks of River Kasokwa which is the main water source for Kinyala Sugar Works LTD and the surrounding local communities of Kabango & Kibwona Parishes. The forest is a habitat to chimpanzees and other animals which are now completely cut off from Budongo CFR as a result of destruction of the riverine forest along KasokwaRiver that used to connect Kasokwa and Budongo CFRs. The reserve is currently under pressure by cultivators, illegal grazing and removal of wood products for timber, fuelwood and poles. |
| Hoima | Kasongoire | 3,089 | Ind | It is a catchment area for Rivers Kasowa, Waitebe and Pabidi which serve as water sources for the people & domestic animals and wildlife in Budongo and KyabigambireSub-counties. It is a potential for industrial timber production through private tree investment, hence providing employment to the communities of Budongo and Kyabigambire. Encroachment is a serious threat to the CFR. |
| Bushenyi | Kasyoha-Kitomi | 39,464 | Eco | A watershed and catchment for rivers such as Kyambura, Buhindagi, Ngoro, Katerera, Kitomi, among others. These rivers drain into Lake George ecosystem. The steep hills of Munyonyi, Muragara, Kategule, Kampuma, Rubare, Nyakakoma acts as the major watershed areas for the areas of Bunyaruguru, Irimba, Burere, and Runengo in Buhwezu. These rivers also provide domestic water to communities around the reserve in the parishes of Nwongera, Katanda, Kazumbura, Kitake, Mujera, Katala, Kyambura. Besides R. Kyambura had been identified a potential for hydroelectric power. A sanctuary to wildlife during dry seasons. Exceptionally diverse in its flora and fauna and therefore of high conservation value in the country and the region as a whole. It is also a core conservation forest in the forest nature conservation master plan 2002. Some grassland areas have been licensed to private tree farmers to support their livelihoods. Has potential for ecotourism due to the scenic beauty of Kamunzuku lake |
| Kyenjojo | Kibego | 1,269 | Eco | A natural forest that protects the banks of tributaries that feed into River Muzizi. It is also an important forest in biodiversity corridor along river Muzizi |
| Masindi | Kibeka | 9,570 | Ind | This is one of the reserves dedicated to industrial timber production through private sector investment. It is heavily encroached by settlers who were evacuated at the time of establishment of Bunyoro Ranching Scheme. |
| Kiboga | Kikonda | 12,186 | Ind | Hilly and Undulating FR with some rivers that are seasonal and supply R. Kitumbi and R. Kafu thus the FR acts as catchment area. The whole FR was allocated to private tree farmers with 1000 ha planted. |
| Kyenjojo | Kikumiro | 730 | Ind | Hills: Muzilanturu, Kitembe, Byakweri, Ndondogorozi ,Nyambubi, Kanyara, Akonza and Kikumiro. Slopes towards River Aswa and Nyakwisi. Kihemu, Lugaya, Kibongoro joins AswaRiver then Muzizi.R. to L. Albert. Balahija joins NyakwisiRiver to Muzizi then L. Albert. All rivers pass through Kyegwere, Nsinde, Balihija parishes. Industrial bio-energy-tea estates of Mukwano. |
| Amuru | Kilak | 10,205 | Eco | Catchment for most water supply sources especially streams and rivers in Amuru and Parts of Gulu. It protects soil from erosive effects downstream and areas at the bottom of the hill. The Ecosystem is undisturbed thus supporting biological resources especially animals since it neighbours MurchisonFallsNational Park |
| Kasese | Kisangi | 5,340 | Eco | FR acts as wildlife corridor joining QueenElizabethNational Park and KibaleNational Park. These also serve as a wildlife sanctuary which is evergreen during the dry season around L. Kabaleka. The lake is also used by local communities for fishing and water. FR has 4 wetlands which help in filtering wastes from Hima cement and lime factories around the region. The communities of Biganda and Ibuga prison get domestic water and fuelwood from the reserve. FR also helps in modifying the climate around Hima & Rwimi. These therefore support agriculture. |
| Kyenjojo | Kitechura | 5,317 | Eco | Rivers include kagenga, mirinchi and muzizi. communities draw water from muzizi river. Hills include mwakia, igongwe, and ibanda. |
| Hoima | Kyahaiguru | 422 | Eco | It is a catchment area for River Wambabya which is a source of water for domestic, animal and wildlife use in the areas of Bugambe, Kiziramfumbi and BuserukaSub-county. It is a potential for industrial timber production through private tree investment and thus employment to the local communities. |
| Hoima | Kyamugongo | 117 | Ind | It is a source of River Hoimo which in return supplies water to the people of Kiboba and Buseruka sub counties. The River eventually pours into Lake Albert. The reserve has high potential for industrial timber production through NFA established plantations and private tree investors. As a result job creation is being realised, employing about 100 people annually. |
| Kibaale | Kyamurangi | 417 | Eco | It’s a natural forest rich with indigenous species (Blighia, Nkalati) that produces quality timber. It is part of the biodiversity corridaor connecting MurchisonFalls, Bugoma, Matiri CFRs and eventually to Semliki NP |
| Kyenjojo | Kyehara | 482 | Ind | It has 3 streams: Kiziku in cpt 1, Nyanyogera/Kiembe which boarders cpt 15 and Kikumiro FR and lastly Kaburamaiso in cpt 14. Kyehara has 10 hills according to cpts; Waitara, Isungu, Kyehara, Nyitira enfundo, Kigoma, Mwana ayangire ise, Kyanyina mwana, Ntuntu, Mbata hills. |
| Amuru | Labala | 1,673 | Eco | It is a hill reserve that is a catchment area for Okoli, Omee, Wenyere, Ajok, and Achwa streams, natural woodland and savannah woodland with scattered valuable tree species like Milicia excelsa, Khaya grandifolia and Albizzia spp. It will continue to be managed for the same ecological purposes, and production of high grade timber for furniture |
| Arua | Laura | 2,764 | Eco | A hill reserve that protects the Laura range of hills from soil degradation and also acts as water catchment for River Nyara which is the only source of reliable water for animals and for domestic use by communities adjacent to the reserve. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of industrial timber and bio-energy to generate economic returns for the local people. |
| Oyam | Lela Olok | 215 | Loc | Located in the flat and dry Acaba Subcounty, but it has potential for establishing commercial forest plantations. |
| Nebbi | Lendu | 2,378 | Ind | An industrial timber plantation reserve. It is being harvested and re-planted by the NFA. It is also a source of several streams (e.g. along the Uganda-Congo Border) on which the local people depend for their water. |
| Koboko | Liru | 497 | Eco | The CFR is the source of River Oya which serves the people of LobuleSubcounty. River Oya is now drying up as a result of over cultivation of hill bases and over-grazing on the hill tops |
| Moyo | Lobajo | 111 | Ind | The CFR was established to provide forest products to the surrounding communities. NFA has established a demonstration plantation for pine and teak. |
| Yumbe | Lodonga | 106 | Loc | The NFA has established a demonstration plantation for industrial timber and the rest of the CFR has been licensed to a private tree grower |
| Nyadri | Lokiragodo | 117 | Ind | 2 streams, Kichi,& Azii, originate from the forest to supply water for 5 villages in KijomoSubcounty in Maracha county. It is one of several CFRs in the West Nile Region which is earmarked for production of industrial timber and bio-energy through private sector investment |
| Arua | Luku | 4,043 | Eco | Protects the range of hills including Gimbara, Odruva, Oguruku, Ojioze, Nokiri, Oyi & Luku hills. A number of streams like Odukudu, Linya, Okangalika, Agoyiva, Olemika, and Ozukuva originate from these hills, supplying water to Ajia, Ogoko, Ulepi & Arivu subcounties. The FR was also intended to be a sanctuary for birds and a source of forest products to the surrounding communities. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted as a core reserve for production of industrial timber and bio-energy into which the smaller reserves in the area and out-growers can feed for industrial processing |
| Nebbi | Lulu Kayonga | 114 | Eco | Constitutes part of the network of protected areas (MurchisonFalls, Wadelai and Lul Kayonga) that protect the northern shores of Lake Albert and Albert Nile. The reserve also acts as water catchment for some streams which empty their water into Lake Albert. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of forest products like timber by small-holder outgrowers |
| Nebbi | Lulu Oming | 373 | Eco | Together with other CFRs it protects the drainage system which empties into the Albert Nile. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of forest products like honey and services like scenic drives and mountain hiking to generate economic returns. |
| Nebbi | Lulu Opio | 249 | Eco | A riverine CFR gazzetted to protect the drainage system which empties water into the Albert Nile. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of forest products |
| Kiboga | Luwunga | 9,718 | Ind | Hilly and undulating FR. protects drainage system of R. Kitumbi that joins R. Kafu. The New Forest Company was given 700 ha for commercial tree planting with 106 ha planted |
| Arua | Lyi | 2,437 | Eco | A hill reserve that protects the watershed for Rivers Ora and Anikuru which pour into River Nile. These rivers are very important sources of water for livestock and domestic use by the local communities in Offaka and LogiriSubcounties. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of industrial timber plantations and transmission poles by private investors. |
| Kabale | Mafuga (Part) | 3,699 | Ind | An industrial timber plantation reserve. It protects the steep slopes in the area . It is also a source of several streams on which the local people depend for their water. It is being harvested and re-planted by the NFA |
| Bulisa | Masege | 951 | Ind | It is the only CFR in the rift valley near Lake Albert and as such, it is important for the protection of Lake Albert. It also contributes to the protection of River Waiga that drains into Lake Albert. This is Reserve also stands as a potential area for the production of industrial timber plantations and mitigation of negative environmental impacts of oil extraction in the rift valley area and Bulisa District in particular. It is a corridor for wild life between Lake Albert Area and MurchisonFallsNational Park |
| Masindi | Masindi | 39 | Eco | This is a water catchment for Rivers Nyangaya and its tributary River Rwabinoli. This river flows to LakeKiyanja which supplies MasindiTown with water. The outlet from the LakeKiyanja joins River Kafu that pours into Lake Kyoga. BunyoroKitaraKingdom claimed ownership of the reserve which triggered off settlements in the reserve. The settlers have degraded the river banks through brick making, clearing of vegetation for building and cultivation causing siltation of the river hence a threat to the MasindiTown water supply. |
| Bundibugyo | Mataa | 109 | Eco | A reserve in the foothills of Mt.Rwenzoori. Important for soil stabilisation and protection against landslides |
| Kyenjojo | Matiri | 5,431 | Eco | local communities of Rwibale, mukonomura, mahasa, kyankaramata in kihuura sub county draw water from Matiri CFR. Rivers include kahombo, rusesenge, kazizi, kaikasaisha. the hills protected by the CFR include ntutu, bwesese, rusongora, kasunga, rweboha, nyakahama, and itehe. Proposals to establish a seed orchard in Matiri under way especially for Araucarias. CFM is being initiated in Matiri, establishment of an ecotourism site in Matiri CFR is underway and plan for construction of building has been done. |
| Mbarara | Mbarara Plantations | 194 | Eco | An urban CFR important for cleaning the environment and can be developed into a recreation green. Some of the blocks protect wetlands and water sources for the town |
| Kanungu | Mburamaizi | 497 | Ind | Only CFR with Garcinia plant whose berries are commercially sold and used as domestic food. Tree farming by the Private sector for commercial supply of construction timber and poles plus fuelwood to the tobacco industry. Settlement (encroachment) is on 1 sq. mile of the reserve. |
| Hoima | Mpanga | 544 | Ind | It protects Rivers Nyakabale, Kabaganda and Rwemiyaga which are important for the people and domestic animals of Kabwoya and KiziranfumbiSub-counties. It is a potential for industrial timber through private tree investment, thus providing employment to the people of Kabwoya and Kiziranfumbi. |
| Yumbe | Mt Kei | 40,689 | Eco | The CFR is part of the greater cross-boarder ecosystem with Southern Sudan and one of critical sites in the network of protected areas for biodiversity conservation in Uganda It protects the banks KayaRiver which forms part of it’s (Mt.Kei) boundary. It is the origin of the three rivers -Araga, Kechi, and Komi which serve Midigo and KeiSubcounties. It is a hill reserve with a high abundance of Combretum and Terminalia tree spp. which are not common on private land in the surrounding areas |
| Kasese | Mubuku | 1,662 | Ind | FR absorbs exhaustive gases and other wastes from Hima, Cobalt, Lime factories around Kasese town. The reserve is also vital for modifying peri urban micro-climate in the neighbouring KaseseTown. The FR supports agriculture in the area. Mubuku reserve supplies fuelwood and other forest products to people around KaseseTown and factories. Part of the FR has been given to private tree farmers to support their livelihoods by planting trees. NFA and private tree farmers employ many local communities in the establishment /management of the plantation/reserve. |
| Kyenjojo | Muhangi | 2,044 | Eco | A closed tropical moist forest that protects the banks of river Muzizi |
| Kibaale | Muhunga | 399 | Eco | A catchment area for River Muhunga which serves as a water source for both Kibaale and Karuguuza piped water before draining into MuziziRiver. Encroachment and illegal pitsawying are threatening to reduce its ecological functions |
| Hoima | Mukihani | 3,619 | Ind | It is a water catchment for Rivers Nyakabale, Burara and Waki which are a source of water to the people and animals in the areas of Kitoba, Businsi and Kigorobya sub-counties. It has tremendous potential for industrial timber production through private tree investment, thus generating opportunities for employment for the local people. |
| Kabale | Muko | 168 | Eco | Planted with pine, the CFR protects some of the steep hills bordering LakeBunyonyi |
| Masindi | Musoma | 278 | Ind | The CFR is a water catchment for River Musoma and its tributaries: River Walugogo, Nyabisojo and Kayora. The River supplies water for domestic use and for livestock to the communities of Bujenje and BulindiSub-counties. Part of the reserve was sold to Kinyara Sugar Works by BunyoroKitaraKingdom. This has led to cutting down of the natural vegetation along the river banks leading to siltation of the river, hence posing a long term threat to manage it for its functions |
| Kibaale | Nakuyazo | 342 | Eco | It is a water catchment for NakiribaRiver & wetland which drain into NkuseRiver at Kikwaya. It is still a young forest with potentially good valuable timber species and therefore a future source of timber for industrial use. |
| Kiboga | Nakwaya | 477 | Eco | It has steep slopes & seasonal rivers which draw into river kabirondo/Lukuge which flows to Bukomero and therefore its purpose of gazettement was protection of protection of steep slopes, and the associated watershed. It’s currently planted by NFA. |
| Kyenjojo | Nkera | 790 | Eco | mukubuli river a source for water for the community. Hills include kanyamaizi. |
| Bushenyi | North Maramagambo | 29,127 | Eco | The CFR is a water catchment for rivers Nchwera, Sherere, Rwampunu, Keizi that drain into Lake Edward. The CFR is an important water catchment for the blue lakes and lakeNyamusingiri and Kibona wetland. The forest is a habitat for a variety of wildlife from butterflies to elephants. The forest cover in N. Maramagambo protects the fragile soils against erosion. The CFR contributes significantly to climate amelioration. Ecotourism is on-going in the Northern parts of the CFR. |
| Bundibugyo | North Rwenzoori | 3,665 | Eco | Located in the foot hills of Mt.Rwenzoori, the CFR serves a soil stabilisation function, protecting the area from landslides. |
| Masindi | Nsekuro | 132 | Ind | A hill reserve dedicated for industrial timber production through private sector investment |
| Ntungamo | Ntungamo | 13 | Eco | Water catchment area for river Kyamate. Only FR in Ntungamo district. The forest supplies fuel wood and construction poles to Ntungamo town council. Creates employment and alleviates poverty through awarding of management activity contracts to local communities. |
| Kibaale | Nyabigoye | 495 | Eco | The forest is a water catchment area for NkuseRiver which drains into MuziziRiver |
| Kibaale | Nyabiku | 355 | Eco | This is still a young forest with high value tree species along River Nyabiku which drains into Ruzaire at Imara. The Forest is highly and the encroached part is intended to be restored while conserving the existing forest patches |
| Bundibugyo | Nyaburongo | 174 | Eco | Located in the foot hills of Mt.Rwenzoori, the CFR serves a soil stabilisation function, protecting the area from landslides. |
| Masindi | Nyabyeya | 347 | Eco | This reserve is a training forest for the only forestry college in Uganda that offers both theoretical and practical skills in forestry and other forestry related courses like agroforestry, bee keeping, biomass and energy conservation, carpentry both at certificate and diploma levels. It protects the water points for domestic use in Nyabyeya Parish. The plantation provides raw materials (logs) used by the sawmill located in the forestry college for the production of commercial timber. |
| Kibaale | Nyakarongo | 3,535 | Eco | It protects the banks of MbayaRiver which feeds into River Nguse draining into MuziziRiver and eventually into Lake Albert. The CFR is important for biodiversity connectivity as it connects Semliki NP to MFNP via Bugoma, Kagombe and Itwara as explained above. It is under threats of encroachment and illegal timber cutting which reduces its chances of providing high value timber for future use since it’s still a young forest. |
| Masindi | Nyakunyu | 466 | Ind | A hill reserve dedicated for industrial timber production through NFA planting and private sector investment |
| Masindi | Nyamakere | 3,898 | Ind | This is one of the reserves dedicated to industrial timber production through private sector investment It is heavily encroached by settlers who were evacuated at the time of establishment of Bunyoro ranging scheme. It was earlier alone |
| Oyam | Ojwiting | 269 | Loc | A catchment to Otara and Aleka Stream and the surrounding wetlands that supply water to people in Abela Parish. |
| Arua | Okavu-Reru | 420 | Ind | An industrial timber plantation which has mature crop. The harvested areas are being re-planted by NFA. It has a quality tree seed stand |
| Amuru | Olwal | 1,386 | Ind | Catchment for Fabudi, Olwal, Paminaba, Cokke, Punudyang, Agung and Atotembele Streams that serve the forest adjacent communities of Oboo and Pagoro villages. The plan is to put it under industrial and/or bio-energy plantations |
| Nebbi | Omier | 2,380 | Eco | A hill reserve that protects Abiba, Ayogo and Awu hill tops from soil erosion and it’s also a very important catchment area for river Nyagak where a hydro power plant is being constructed for the West Nile region. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of industrial timber plantations and transmission poles by private investors |
| Kyenjojo | Oruha | 347 | Ind | Oruha is characterised by the following hills; Rugombe, Kasozi, Mahangwe, Rubona, Oruha and Nyabubaale. It’s also having two water sources; Katoobire and Kyentale. The two sources of water help the community to get water and staff of Oruha station get from Kyentale which is one of the two sources. |
| Nyadri | Otrevu | 549 | Ind | Protects Turuna and Iyioyi Streams that originate from the forest, providing water to 5 villages in Omugo & Uriama subcounties. The FR was also reserved to protect the slopes of Osundua Hill, and to provide forest products to the surrounding population. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of industrial timber and bio-energy to generate economic returns |
| Moyo | Otzi East | 18,757 | Eco | The CFR is part of the network of critical sites for biodiversity conservation in Uganda. it protects the source of water for Moyo Town Council & Metu S. County; key streams include Chala, Apipi, Amua, Ayiro, Ubi, Ayido, and Awodo. |
| Moyo | Otzi West | 425 | Eco | The CFR is part of the network of critical sites for biodiversity conservation in Uganda. It is a water catchment for streams feeding into River Nile. |
| Koboko | Ozubu | 681 | Loc | It protects the banks of KochiRiver that flows through the forest reserve. Providing water for domestic and livestock survival in Midia and LudaraSubcounties. It is the only land left with valuable indigenous trees and other vegetation types |
| Mbarara | Rugongi | 5 | Loc | The only reserve in the vast Kiruhura District. It will be licensed to a local person to grow a forest plantation to provide forest products for this district. |
| Kibaale | Rukara | 456 | Eco | The forest protects the banks of River Rukara for which the reserve constitutes a catchment area; this river / stream drain into River Ruzaire. The local communities along this RukaraRiver use it for domestic and small-scale industrial processing. It’s also a young forest with a high potential of future valuable timber tree species for industrial use |
| Rukungiri | Rukungiri | 26 | Eco | CFR is a water catchment area which supplies Rukungiri town. absorbs toxic gases emitted by urban activities in Rukungiri towns. -Forest reduces speed of surface run-off of rain water and filters the percolating water. Provides construction materials and fuel wood. |
| Rukungiri | Rushaya | 31 | Loc | FR supplies fuel wood for tobacco industry and domestic use plus poles for the construction industry. |
| Kibaale | Ruzaire | 1,160 | Eco | The forest acts as a water catchment area for RuzaireRiver which eventually drains into Nkuse and MuziziRivers |
| Kibaale | Rwengeye | 329 | Eco | It protects the banks of River Pachwa which drains into Nkuse River which in turn eventually drains into Muzizi River and finally to Lake Albert. It is part of the biodiversity corridor connecting MurchisonFallsPark, Budongo, Bugoma to Matiri – Itwara CFRs and Semliki NP. It is also a watershed for NkuseRiver, which eventually feeds into Lake Albert. It is a young high forest with a potential for producing high value timber from natural forest. Encroachment is a serious threat to the ecological and economic functions of the reserve; |
| Rukungiri | Rwengiri | 155 | Loc | Forest protects the banks of river Kachindo. Wetlands within CFR help reduce flooding. Provision of fuel wood for tobacco industry, timber and poles for construction by the private farmers. |
| Masindi | Rwensama | 127 | Eco | The forest protects Sonso river and other water points used by the local community for domestic use in Nyabyeya Parish, BudongoSubcounty. It is used by NyabyeyaForestryCollege for training and research. It has a high potential for Eco-tourism as it has a variety of wildlife including chimpanzees and unique natural high forest plants. The forest contains a high population of young mahogany and being near the Masindi-Butiaba highway, its prone to illegal timber activities |
| Kyenjojo | Rwensambya | 671 | Ind | The local communities of kabwenza, kyakatwanga, and muhangi use gaiboleka stream for drinking water. other streams include galiboreka which is used by the community of kibuye. hills include kyamukumbya all in Kyegegwa sub county. private tree planting is taking place this reserve. |
| Ntungamo | Rwoho | 9,073 | Ind | Together with Bugamba, it protects the hills in this part of Mbarara -Isingiro – Ntungamo Districts. It is an industrial timber plantation which is being harvested and re-planted by NFA. The World Bank has funded a prototype carbon project for NFA in this reserve |
| Masindi | Sirisiri | 492 | Ind | A hill reserve dedicated for industrial timber production through NFA planting and private sector investment |
| Rukungiri | South Maramagambo | 15,175 | Eco | CFR is a water catchment for rivers Rushaya, Nchwera, Rugaizi that drain into Lake Edward. Rivers Rushaya and Rugazi are important sources of domestic water for the parishes of Kikarara Bwambara, Nyabubare and Kanyabwanga in Rukungiri and Bushenyi districts. The forest provides sanctuary to a variety of wildlife since it is adjacent to Kigezi wildlife Reserve which is part of Queen Elizabeth protected areas. The forest cover protects soils against erosion and land slides. The forest supplies local communities with NTFP such as herbal medicine, dead wood. The forest contributes for local community significantly to climate amelioration. It is a source of timber products for local communities adjacent to the FR. 30 hectares of the reserve are under pine plantations by the private sector. |
| Arua | Suru | 368 | Ind | It was gazzetted mainly to provide forest products to the surrounding communities. To day the reserve is targeted at producing industrial timber and bio-energy to feed into a processing industry for wood products in West Nile sub-region. |
| Kiboga | Taala | 9,150 | Eco | Purpose of gazettement is to protect the drainage system of R. Kitumbi and river Lugulima that join and flow north into R. Kafu. Taala is good for biodiversity with its unique butterflies and it is said to have habited some hippos and buffalos that have all migrated due to human pressure. 50% of the FR is licensed to commercial tree planting for private tree planters. |
| Nebbi | Usi | 433 | Ind | An industrial timber plantation which has been harvested. The harvested areas are being re-planted by NFA. |
| Nebbi | Wadelai | 552 | Loc | Protects part of the drainage system which empties into River Nile. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of forest products like timber by small-holder outgrowers |
| Hoima | Wambabya | 3,429 | Eco | Protects River Wambabya which is a source of water for people and domestic animals in the sub-counties of Busereka, Bugambe and Kiziranfumbi. It forms part of a net work of protected areas that constitute the watershed on the Eastern Rim of Lake Albert. It is one of the natural forests that form the biodiversity corridor connecting Budongo CFR, MurchisonNational Park, Bugoma CFR and Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve. Encroachment in the area is a big threat to the ecological functions of the forest. |
| Nyadri | Wati | 764 | Eco | Protects the steep hills of the Mt. Wati System and the streams that originate from there. A gravity water flow scheme which served the local communities has dried up due to deforestation as a result of cultivation and over-harvesting of woodfuel, leaving the hill slopes bare. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of forest products like honey and services like scenic drives and mountain hiking to generate economic returns |
| Nebbi | West Uru | 293 | Loc | A hill reserve that protects Uru hill top from soil degradation and also act as head water catchment for small streams which eventually find their way into River Nyagak. Today, the FR is still managed for the same environmental purposes but it is also targeted for production of forest products like honey and services like scenic drives and mountain hiking to generate economic returns |
| Amuru | Wiceri | 6,470 | Eco | It is the source and watershed for streams and rivers for serving the people of Amuru with water and joining River Nile e.g. omee stream serving Omee community. It supports animal population from the MurchisonFallsNational Park. |
| Kiboga | Zimwa | 834 | Eco | Forms part of the Singo Hills, Singo County of Northern Buganda. Consists of steep hills that require protection from soil erosion. The CFR is the source of River Karaga flowing from Bukomero area through the reserve. Part of it has been licensed to private tree farmers who have already planted about 10% of the reserve. |
| Adjumani | Zoka | 6,089 | Eco | The CFR is part of the network of critical sites for biodiversity conservation in Uganda, with a unique flying squirrel. It is a water catchment area for Zoka, Itiriwa, Esia, Lidwi & Dangani streams. |