Executive Director's Welcome Message

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.

Over the years, NFA has implemented various strategies to fulfill this mandate. Among the most impactful are Corporate Partnerships and Collaborative Forest Management, which focus on ensuring the sustainable management of Uganda’s Central Forest Reserves. We have embraced corporate partnerships in tree planting to restore degraded forest reserves and have also established community partnerships for the conservation and protection of forests, contributing significantly to the sustainable management and restoration of CFRs.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all corporate entities and communities that have supported NFA in the management and conservation of Central Forest Reserves. Through corporate tree planting partnerships, we have successfully restored degraded forest cover in several reserves, showcasing the public's willingness to collaborate with NFA in managing these critical resources.

Additionally, the Community Tree Planting Program, launched in 2009, has been instrumental in encouraging tree planting in communities across the country. Supported by the Government of Uganda, NFA raises seedlings under this program and distributes them to community-based groups, local leaders, cultural institutions, individuals, and public institutions like hospitals and schools. This has led to the planting of numerous trees nationwide.

I would also like to express my gratitude to all stakeholders who have championed forestry and environmental issues. Their efforts have greatly increased public interest, fostering a sense of responsibility and passion for the forestry sector. As we continue working to improve the management of Central Forest Reserves, I invite further public and corporate partnerships to help mitigate the negative effects of unsustainable forest resource use for the common good.

Stuart Maniraguha
Ag. Executive Director
National Forestry Authority