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Ecotourism
Publications

Ecotourism

The Ministry of Water and Environment, through the Department of Forestry Management, is promoting ecotourism in Central Forest Reserves as a way of increasing appreciation and conservation of forests while creating opportunities for communities, tourism operators and other stakeholders.

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The Land Management Licensing System is an online platform managed by the Department of Forestry Management to facilitate the application, processing and management of licenses and permits for approved activities on forest land.

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Forest Management

Forest management focuses on conservation of natural forests, restoration of degraded areas, sustainable forest utilisation, plantation development, biodiversity conservation, protection of water catchments and other critical ecosystems, and promotion of community participation. Forest Management Plans provide a framework for guiding the management, protection, development and utilisation of individual forest reserves.

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The Ministry of Water and Environment through the Department of Forestry Management Range Offices serves as field coordination centres for the management, protection and development of Uganda's forest resources. They provide technical support, coordinate forest management activities and facilitate engagement with local governments, communities, private sector actors and other forestry stakeholders.

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Lincensed Drilling Permit Holders, Hydrogeologists and Hydrogeological Firms for the period: 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027

The general public is informed that all those involved in the business of drilling boreholes in Uganda have to apply for drilling permits before they embark on any water well drilling activities. Drilling Permits are issued annually (1st July to 30th June) after submitting an application to the Commissioner, Water Resources Management and meeting all requirements for engaging in borehole drilling activities in Uganda. The following is therefore, a list of firms with valid drilling permits for the period 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027.

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Running Out of Trees Newsletter August 2026

Over the past five years, two of them during a pandemic, the ROOTs Campaign has united schools, cultural and religious institutions, local governments, businesses and citizens around a common purpose. Together, we have planted more than 82 million tree seedlings in over 130 different species, proving that when Ugandans work together, remarkable transformation is possible, embracing one tree at a time.

3.4 MB Sep 2026
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During the forecast period, most areas of the country are expected to continue experiencing dry conditions apart from a few parts of western sector that are likely to receive light isolated rains.

781 KB Sep 2026
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Running Out Of Trees Newsletter - July 2026

Over the past five years, two of them during a pandemic, the ROOTs Campaign has united schools, cultural and religious institutions, local governments, businesses and citizens around a common purpose. Together, we have planted more than 82 million tree seedlings in over 130 different species, proving that when Ugandans work together, remarkable transformation is possible, embracing one tree at a time.

2.9 MB Aug 2026
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Weather Advisory August 2026
Meteorological Services

Weather Advisory August 2026

Dear Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) Stakeholder; The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) through the Department of Meteorological Services (DMS), wishes to inform the general public, government institutions, development partners, private sector stakeholders, and the media that the World Meteorological Organisation and the global climate monitoring centres are indicating that there is an increased likelihood of the development of an EI Nino event during the second half of 2026, with a possible persistence into 2027. For more details, you are referred to the attached detailed document.

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SEASONAL HYDROLOGICAL STATUS & OUTLOOK  BULLETIN

The river flows during MAM 2026 varied across basins. In Victoria and Kyoga basins, flow was Above normal to below-normal ranges in different rivers. The Water levels on major lakes (Victoria, Kyoga and Albert) remained high than the long term mean, indicating much above normal conditions during the March - May (MAM)2026 season. For groundwater levels analyzed from the stations of Maracha, Bugondo, Bugolobi and Ntungamo, the levels were generally normal indicating stable storage during MAM 2026. Meanwhile the June-August 2026 National outlook indicate that, most parts of the country are expected to receive near normal to below normal (near average to below average) rainfall, drier than normal conditions expected in Southwestern, and temperatures are expected to be warmer than average. The climate outlook further indicates high chances of El Niño conditions in SOND 2026, and this is expected to influence regional weather patterns by; suppressing rainfall and increasing temperatures across East Africa during the JJA season, enhancing rainfall and increasing flood risk during the September–December 2026 rainfall season.

997 KB Jul 2026
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