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National Forestry Authority

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.

Message from the Executive Director

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.

 

THE TEAM

THE TEAM

WE'RE A SMALL, FRIENDLY AND TALENTED TEAM. WE CRAFT BEAUTIFUL DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR AWESOME CLIENTS ACROSS ALL THE PLATFORMS.

Board of Directors

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Directorates

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‎Organizational Structure

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Dr. Eng. Christopher Ebal

Chairman

Mrs. Tina Achilla

Member

Ms. Charity Chebet

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Dr. Abdullahi Hussein Shire

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Products & Services

Products & Services

Explore how we manage Uganda’s forest resources and conservation efforts.

Tree Seeds and Seedlings

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CFR Catalogue

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 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

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 [...]

Resources & Publications

Resources & Publications

Access key documents, reports, and legal information.

Client Service Charter

Statutory Instruments

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

Plantation Guidelines

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

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 [...]

Projects

Projects Project NameViewDownload STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR IFPA-CD PROJECTViewDownload LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURESViewDownload ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN FOR IFPA-CD PROJECT. ViewDownload VULNERABLE AND MARGINALIZED GROUP PLAN 2023 FOR IFPA-CD PROJECT.ViewDownload ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN FOR IFPA-CD PROJECT. DOWNLOADViewDownload STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR IFPA-CD PROJECTViewDownload PROCESS FRAMEWORK FOR IFPA-CD PROJECTViewDownload GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM FOR IFPA-CD [...]

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 June 2024

Published 12 times a year, the National Forestry Authority’s (NFA) e-newsletter, The Canopy Newsletter, provides a comprehensive roundup of the month’s top forestry news. It covers a wide range of topics, including forest reserves, rangers, forest lands, biomass, forest products, international forestry, innovation, and more.

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