Arua Central Forest Reserve Explained

Arua Central Forest Reserve, also known as Barifa Forest is a protected area in Arua district, Uganda .^[1] It is managed by National Forestry Authority (NFA). The reserve^[2] is constantly under threat from depletion and encroachers who are a threat the existence of tree species in this forest reserve.^{[3] [4]} The forest was gazetted in 1932 with a land coverage of 236 hectares.^[5]

Location

Arua Central Forest Reserve is located at Latitude 3.0102° N, and Longitude 30.9274° E.^[6]

Controversies

Arua Central Forest Reserve has in the past been affected by multiple encroachments. It was at one point believed that, the forest reserve was given away to investors^[7] for timber production.^[8] NFA intervened to clarify the forest is under their control as the management authority.^[9]

See also

• Budongo Forest
• Mabira Forest

References

3.009°N 30.924°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Arua Central Forest Reserve not allocated to investors - NFA . 2024-06-04 . New Vision . en.
2. https://www.parliament.go.ug/cmis/browser?id=cd56acd1-cb72-4826-9489-f943262596e4%3B1.0
3. Web site: 2021-09-15 . Govt, private sector partner to restore depleted forests . 2024-06-04 . Monitor . en.
4. Web site: Arua residents warned against deforestation . 2024-06-04 . www.radiopacis.org . en-US.
5. Web site: 2021-12-21 . Part of Arua Central Forest Reserve Licensed for Timber Production . 2024-06-04 . ChimpReports . en-US.
6. Web site: Where is Arua, Northern Region, Uganda on Map Lat Long Coordinates . 2024-06-04 . www.latlong.net.
7. https://www.bukedde.co.ug/sports/122754/arua-central-forest-reserve-not-allocated-to
8. Web site: 2021-12-21 . Part of Arua Central Forest Reserve Licensed for Timber Production . 2024-06-04 . ChimpReports . en-US.
9. Web site: Arua Central Forest Reserve not allocated to investors - NFA . 2024-06-04 . New Vision . en.