About NFA Overview The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a semi-autonomous body mandated to sustainably manage all Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) in Uganda. NFA provides high-quality forestry-related products and services to the government, private sector, and local communities. Our Core Values Integrity Innovations Accountability Teamwork Excellence Board of Directors Board Message The Board wishes to [...]

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

Plantation Guidelines Investing in Commercial Tree Plantations in Uganda: Some Frequently Asked Questions. The Sawlog Production Grant Scheme: Some Frequently Asked Questions. Planning for Successful Plantation Development. Productivity and Costs of Plantation Development in Uganda. Species Choice for Commercial Timber Plantations in Uganda. Site Species Matching for Timber Plantations in Uganda. Key Nursery Practices. Tree [...]

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 FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS AS OF 2024 The [...]

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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 SITES UNDER NFA The National Forestry Authority was founded in April 2004 under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act. The prime mission of the Authority is to manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry products and services. The National Forestry Authority has got conservation [...]

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 [...]

Message from the Executive Director Welcome to our organization. We are committed to sustainable forestry and community engagement...