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 is “A 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.