Kikumiro Central Forest Reserve is a forest located in Kabarole district,[1] 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Kampala, Western Uganda and is protected by National Forestry Authority. The reserve is bordered by Ntoroko and Kagadi districts to the north, Kibaale to the east, Kamwenge to the south and Bundibugyo to the west. The communities living around this forest reserve include Kyarutwe, Kyembamba, Kyongera, Mitoma A, Ibaale and Barahiija communities that are close to villages of Bihanga and Kyarukomi A. It covers a total land area of 7.21 square kilometres (2.78 sq mi)[2] and was gazetted in 1948 as a Forest Reserve under the National Forestry Authority.[3][2]
| Kikumiro Central Forest Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Kikumiro forest | |
  Location in Uganda | |
| Location | Western Region, Kabarole District, Western Region, Uganda |
| Nearest city | Fort Portal |
| Area | 7.21 km2 (2.78 sq mi) |
| Max. elevation | 1,604 metres (5,262 ft) |
| Governing body | National Forestry Authority |
Setting and structure edit
Kikumiro Central Forest Reserve is situated at Latitude 0.65454° or 00° 39' 16.34" North and Longitude 30.28816° or 30° 17' 17.37" East.[4] Kikumiro Central Forest Reserve is also known for its highest and most prominent mountain with a height of 1604 m above sea level approximately.[5]
Conservation edit
Kikumiro Central Forest Reserve is a protected forest reserve area managed by National Forestry Authority,[3] a government entity that enforces conservation of the existing ecosystem in all forest reserves and greatly reducing deforestation for settlement and charcoal burning.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "KDLG – Kabarole District Local governemnet". Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ a b "Protected Planet | Kikumiro". Protected Planet. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ a b Authority, National Forestry. "Directorates". NFA | National Forestry Authority - Mandated to manage all central forestry reserves by Government of Uganda. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ "Kabarole District, Uganda - GeoYP.com". Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ "Kikumiro Central Forest Reserve". PeakVisor. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ "Executive order No3: Museveni bans charcoal trade, guides on the Balaalo". Monitor. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-05-30.