Muhunga Central Forest Reserve


Muhunga Central Forest Reserve is a protected tropical forest that is located in Kyebando sub-county in Kibaale District in Western Uganda. It covers an area of. It is managed by the National Forestry Authority. It was designated a reserve in 1965. Its WPDA ID is 39992.

Geography and structure

Muhunga CFR is located at coordinates: in Kibaale District in Western Uganda. 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.

Threats

Encroachment and illegal lumbering. Immigrants from neighbouring countries such as Rwanda who clear the forests for settlement.

Conservation status and challenges

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.