- Source: Rwengiri Central Forest Reserve
Rwengiri Central Forest Reserve is a protected tropical forest that is located in Rukungiri district in Western Uganda. It covers an area of 155 km2. It managed by the National Forestry Authority. Its WPDA ID is 40357. It was designated a reserve in 1968.
Setting and structure
it is located at : 0.6656°S 29.8702°E / -0.6656; 29.8702. The forest helps in reducing flooding by protecting the banks of river Kachindo Wetlands. The forest is commonly used for local fuel, charcoal and forestry investment.
Conservation status
The size of forest reserve was impacted by the road Ugrade of Rukungiri–Kihihi– Ishasha/ Kanungu Road to Bituminous Standards in 2013. From 1996 to 2002, 25 km2 was deforested
Threats
Cash crop farming for example Tobacco, illegal lumbering, poaching, deforestation, and encroachment.
See also
Bujawe Central Forest Reserve
Kashoya-Kitomi Forest Reserve
National Forestry Authority
List of Central Forest Reserves of Uganda
