Muhunga Central Forest Reserve | |
---|---|
Muhunga Forest | |
Location | Kibaale District, Western Region, Uganda |
Coordinates | 0°53′27″N 31°07′02″E / 0.8909°N 31.1171°E |
Area | 4.12 km2 (1.59 sq mi) |
Established | 1965 |
Governing body | National Forestry Authority (NFA) |
Muhunga Central Forest Reserve is a protected tropical forest that is located in Kyebando sub-county in Kibaale District in Western Uganda. [1] It covers an area of 4.12 km2. [2] [3] [1] It managed by the National Forestry Authority. [3] It was designated a reserve in 1965. [2] [3] Its WPDA ID is 39992. [3]
Muhunga CFR is located at coordinates: 0°53′27″N 31°07′02″E / 0.8909°N 31.1171°E in Kibaale District in Western Uganda. [4] It is used for both Ecological and Environmental purposes. It acts as a catchment area for River Muhunga that drains into MuziziRiver. River Muhunga is the water source for both Kibaale and Karuguuza piped water. [5]
Encroachment and illegal lumbering. [6] [5] [7] Immigrants from neighbouring countries such as Rwanda who clear the forests for settlement. [8]
In 2019, a former Mwenge North Member of Parliament was arrested for owning two power saws and 255 pieces of timber in his house by the Uganda police of Kagadi District. [7]