Muhunga Central Forest Reserve

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Coordinates0°53′27″N 31°07′02″E / 0.8909°N 31.1171°E / 0.8909; 31.1171
Area4.12 km2 (1.59 sq mi)
Established1965
Muhunga Central Forest Reserve
Muhunga Forest
Map showing the location of Muhunga Central Forest Reserve
Map showing the location of Muhunga Central Forest Reserve
Located in Uganda
LocationKibaale District, Western Region, Uganda
Coordinates0°53′27″N 31°07′02″E / 0.8909°N 31.1171°E / 0.8909; 31.1171
Area4.12 km2 (1.59 sq mi)
Established1965
Governing bodyNational 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 (1.59 sq mi).[2][3][1] It is 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 / 0.8909; 31.1171 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]

Threats

Encroachment and illegal lumbering.[6][5][7] Immigrants from neighbouring countries such as Rwanda who clear the forests for settlement.[8]

Conservation status and challenges

See also

References

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