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National Forestry Authority

The NFA core mandate as spelled out in Section 53 of the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, CAP 160 (NFTPA) is to develop and manage all central forest reserves (CFRs) and provide professional advice to Local Governments and the private sector.

The NFA Vision isA Self-sustaining institution with a well-managed forest estate for social economic transformation and environmental integrity”

The NFA Mission is To conserve Uganda’s forests and restore ecosystems for socio – economic transformation for the present and future generations”

The NFA Goal is “To sustainably manage Uganda’s forests by increasing forest cover to effectively respond to climate change and other environmental disasters”

The NFA Theme is Forests for Generations”

NFA Core Values: Professionalism, Excellence, Transparency, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Message from the Executive Director

Welcome to our website. The National Forestry Authority (NFA) assumed management of Uganda’s 506 Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) in 2004 following the enactment of the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act of 2003/8. NFA’s mandate is to sustainably manage and develop the country’s central forest reserves while providing quality forestry products and services to support Uganda’s socio-economic development.

 

THE TEAM

THE TEAM

WE'RE A SMALL, FRIENDLY AND TALENTED TEAM. WE CRAFT BEAUTIFUL DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR AWESOME CLIENTS ACROSS ALL THE PLATFORMS.

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Products & Services

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Explore how we manage Uganda’s forest resources and conservation efforts.

Tree Seeds and Seedlings

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CFR Catalogue

CFR Catalogue Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) Overview The Central Forest Reserves (CFRs), managed by the National Forestry Authority (NFA), cover 1,265,741 hectares of forestland. They account for 64% of Uganda’s Permanent Forest Estate (PFE), with the remaining managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The CFRs are preserved to supply forest products and ensure delivery [...]

Eco Tourism

ECO TOURISM ECO-TOURISM ECO-TOURISM SITES UNDER NFA The National Forestry Authority was founded in April 2004 under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act. The Authority’s prime mission is to manage Central Forest Reserves sustainably and to supply high-quality forestry products and services. NFA has adopted both conservation and commercial approaches in reserve management. In [...]

Biomass Monitoring

Biomass Monitoring GIS & Mapping Geographical Information Systems The Geographic Information System Unit (GIS) at the National Forestry Authority has an obligation to carry out National Land Cover/Land Use Mapping on all land in Uganda. The Geographical Information System documents the results in form of technical reports and land cover maps. Since the establishment of [...]

Resources & Publications

Resources & Publications

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Client Service Charter

Statutory Instruments

Statutory Instruments ImageTitleDescriptionFile SizeLinkClient Service Charter2 MBDownloadTHE UGANDA FORESTRY POLICY586 KBDownloadBUSINESS PLAN 2016/2017 – 2020/20211 MBDownloadTHE NATIONAL FORESTRY AND TREE PLANTING ACT, 2003182 KBDownload

Plantation Guidelines

Plantation Guidelines Publications & Guidelines Investing in Commercial Tree Plantations in Uganda: Some Frequently Asked Questions. Q1: What is a commercial tree plantation? A: A commercial tree plantation is an area planted with specific tree species for the purpose of producing timber, poles, or other forest products for sale. Q2: Who can invest in commercial [...]

Forest Management Plans

Land Management for Central Forest Reserves a) Forest Management Plans The National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2003, Section 28 subsection (1) states that a responsible body shall prepare a management plan and, in the case of a forest reserve or community forest, the plan shall be prepared in consultation with the local. STATUS OF [...]

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 June 2024

Published 12 times a year, the National Forestry Authority’s (NFA) e-newsletter, The Canopy Newsletter, provides a comprehensive roundup of the month’s top forestry news. It covers a wide range of topics, including forest reserves, rangers, forest lands, biomass, forest products, international forestry, innovation, and more.

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