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About – NFA | National Forestry Authority – Mandated to manage all central forestry reserves by Government of Uganda

About NFA

Overview

🌍 About the National Forestry Authority (NFA)

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) was established under Section 52 of the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, and officially launched on 26th April 2004, in line with the 2001 National Forestry Policy. NFA is mandated to: “Manage Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) on a sustainable basis and supply high-quality forestry-related products and services to the government, local communities, and the private sector.” NFA is responsible for the sustainable management of 506 Central Forest Reserves (CFRs), covering approximately 1,265,741 hectares of Uganda’s land area. Its core objectives include:

  • Enhancing the management and protection of CFRs
  • Expanding partnership arrangements
  • Supplying both forest and non-forest products and services
  • Strengthening institutional capacity and ensuring organisational sustainability

Board of Directors

📋 Board of Directors

The Board wishes to thank all those who contribute towards the success of the NFA as we work towards achieving “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable, and economically prosperous Uganda.”

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) was established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2001, as a Government parastatal responsible for the management of 506 Central Forest Reserves. NFA operates under the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) and is headed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister.

Under Section 71 of the NFTP Act, the Board of Directors is mandated to manage NFA funds in accordance with sound financial and commercial practices, ensuring that revenue is sufficient to meet expenditure. The Board also provides general direction and supervision of the Authority, which includes:

  • Review and approval of operating plans, budgets, reports, and audited financial statements
  • Overseeing the operations of the Authority
  • Providing guidance to the Executive Director and staff
  • Establishing and approving rules and procedures for staff appointments, terminations, discipline, and conditions of service
Christopher Ebal

Chairman

Tina Achilla

Member

Charity Chebet

Member

Dr. Abdullahi H. S

Member

Stuart Maniraguha

Member