Global InformationKitubulu Central Forest Reserve information
| Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Kitubulu forest | |
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
 Tourists in Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve in Entebbe, Central Uganda | |
  Location in Uganda | |
| Location | Central Region, Uganda |
| Nearest city | Entebbe district |
| Coordinates | 00°04′39″N 32°30′00″E / 0.07750°N 32.50000°E |
| Area | 80 ha (200 acres) |
| Governing body | National Forestry Authority |
Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve is a protected area located in Uganda, near the city of Entebbe in Central Uganda. Covering an area of 80 hectares, it is an important forest ecosystem that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The reserve is categorized as a Category IV protected area by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), indicating its significance for the preservation of biological diversity and the protection of ecosystems.[1][2] The forest reserve is situated in Central Uganda and is protected by the National Forestry Authority under the National Forest and Tree Planting Act.[3][4][5][6] The forest reserve was gazetted in 1932 to protect Lake Victoria and the environment.[7]
- ^ "Kitubulu Forest forest(s), Central Region, Uganda". ug.geoview.info. Archived from the original on 2023-06-11. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ Johnson-Pynn, J. S., Johnson, L. R., Kityo, R., & Lugumya, D. (2014). Students and scientists connect with nature in Uganda, East Africa.
- ^ "NFA | National Forestry Authority - Mandated to manage all central forestry reserves by Government of Uganda". www.nfa.go.ug. Archived from the original on 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ "National Forest and Tree Planting Act, 2003 (No. 8 of 2003)". www.ecolex.org. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ "National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003, 2003 | Uganda Legal Information Institute". old.ulii.org. Archived from the original on 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ Kityo, Robert M. "Students and Scientists Connect with Nature in Uganda, East Africa". International Journal of Environmental and Science Education. Archived from the original on 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ Rukundo, Tom (2022-01-28). "NFA, Entebbe MP kakembo block kitubulu Central forest reserve developer". Entebbe Post. Archived from the original on 2023-06-12. Retrieved 2023-06-12.