It is best to give yourself time to design and plan thoroughly when you are making Uganda tour plans, whether you are a first-time traveler or not. Give yourself advance planning time for less stressful and simpler journeys because making decisions when traveling is necessary and can be daunting. For either a short or long
How to Maximize Profits from Tree-planting
Recently, a tense Ramadan Magoligo came to National Forestry Authority (NFA) seeking guidance on how to salvage his ailing 23-hecatare pine plantation in Masindi District. He is belongs to a bulging legion of Ugandans investing in tree planting with an eye on the huge returns from forestry produce. Apparently, his 10-year plantation had started stagnating
Trees have a Life Span
Like Christians know, Jesus Christ used to preach in parables. During the various journeys with His apostles and disciples, He freed people from evil spirits and sicknesses. In one the parables, He talked about the growth of the smallest seed but once sown, it shoots up and grows taller than any garden herb, putting out
Roots Campaigns To Grow 1 Million Trees
The Ministry of Water and Environment in partnership with private sector stakeholders including; Uganda Breweries Limited, Stanbic Bank Uganda, TotalEnergies EP Uganda, ATC Uganda, among others; the Development Partners, and the civil society partners have today embarked on an initiative to plant 1 Million Trees across the country in one day, as a show of
MTN Restores 50 hectares of Forest Cover in Arua
MTN Uganda has restored 50 hectares of forest cover in the Arua-based Enjeva Central Forest Reserve, as the company rolls out its reforestation project that will see 220 hectares restored across the country. Enjeva CFR in Arua district becomes the third forest to restored by MTN under its “Uganda is Home” campaign that symbolises MTN’s
Uganda Becomes First African Country to submit REDD+ Results
Uganda has become the first African country to submit results for Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). REDD+ is a mechanism developed by the parties to the UNFCCC to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. The results submission to the UNFCCC has
Surrender Illegal Land Titles in Central Forest Reserves
National Forestry Authority notes with concern that there are people who have fraudulently acquired illegal land titles in Central Forest Reserves (CFRs). In December 2017, a list people with illegal titles were advertised in the print media and notice given for the titles to be cancelled. To date we have noticed that more people continue
Press Statement on the National CSR-Tree Planting
Kampala, 20th September 2018. Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome you to today’s press conference. Let me start by thanking the Government Communication’s Officers Forum members for putting together activities of the Tax Payer’s week and for specifically choosing tree planting as this year’s Corporate Social Responsibility within the Tax payer’s appreciation week. I would also
Tom Obong Okello Appointed Executive Director, NFA
National Forestry Authority is pleased to introduce Mr. Tom Obong Okello as the new Executive Director who reported to duty on Monday 2nd July, 2018. He brings with him 24 years of experience and knowledge of natural resource management. After graduating with a degree in forestry and masters in environmental science, Tom joined the then
NFA gets new Executive Director
National Forestry Authority welcomed the new Executive Director Mr. Tom Obong Okello who received tools of office from Mr. Paul Buyerah Musamali who has been the Ag. Executive Director since 1st February 2018. The hand over happened the NFA headquarters witnessed by the Chairman B.O.D Mr. Gershom Onyango. Tom indicated that it was a pleasure