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Uganda’s Mountain Parks Might Be the Last Refuge in a Changed Climate

Uganda’s Mountain Parks Might Be the Last Refuge in a Changed Climate

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The Rwenzori Mountains and Mount Elgon, the bookends of Uganda, may provide a last bastion for biodiversity in Uganda in a changing climate.  While these mountainous national parks get fewer visitors and fewer conservation dollars than the savanna parks and gorilla parks with their charismatic wildlife, they might turn out to be the most important

Yes, Northern Uganda IS Safe AND Amazing

Yes, Northern Uganda IS Safe AND Amazing

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I just read another article about the “ongoing conflict” in northern Uganda, called Uganda: The Rest of the Story.  The author, who I have written to with no response, states in her article that “Clearly — and tragically — the conflict rages on.” For those of you who have been following this blog, you’ll be

UWA Leadership Exonerated by Parliament

UWA Leadership Exonerated by Parliament

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It seems that the Ugandan Parliament has seen through the motives of the new Uganda Wildlife Authority board and condemned them for trying to get at the funds held by UWA in its various accounts. Hopefully this will put a welcome brake on the precipitous actions of the new Uganda Wildlife Authority board of directors.

Murchison Falls Continues to be Museveni’s Punching Bag (or Punchline)

Murchison Falls Continues to be Museveni’s Punching Bag (or Punchline)

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Can this really be happening? In another blow to the survival of Murchison Falls National Park, President Museveni is demanding that the Madhvani Group, the owners of Paraa and Chobe Lodges, be allowed to build a golf course within the park.  Clearly he does not take the concept of “National Park” seriously. I think building

Impact of Oil Development on Wildlife Not Always Obvious

Impact of Oil Development on Wildlife Not Always Obvious

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Nobody really knows what effect oil drilling will have on wildlife in Uganda.  Most of the Uganda’s national parks and other protected areas are slated for drilling, and much of the oil is being found in the Albertine Rift, one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.  In Murchison Falls National Park, most of

Sport Hunting Suspended in Uganda

Sport Hunting Suspended in Uganda

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Sport hunting has been suspended in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. The Uganda Willdife Authority has temporarily banned with immediate effect all hunting safaris until further notice. The letter that was sent to hunting operators by UWA mentioned concerns of illegal hunting in the various areas where this activity has been conducted. The wildlife body

Jane Goodall visits Uganda

Jane Goodall visits Uganda

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Few people have had a greater impact on how humanity sees itself than Dr. Jane Goodall. This inspirational woman was in Kampala Friday evening to give a talk at a fundraiser for the Uganda branch of the Jane Goodall Institute.  It was part of a tour of East Africa commemorating 50 years since she started

UWA intensifies filming for tourism promotion

UWA intensifies filming for tourism promotion

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The arrival of ZANSKAR PRODUCTIONS; a filming crew from Madrid Spain in Buhoma Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a world Heritage Site and home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorilla population on 27th June 2010 left the Tourism department in a jovial mood as the crew set pace among other tourists to unfold

The Gorilla Trekking Permit Wars

The Gorilla Trekking Permit Wars

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I really don’t know where I come down on this issue.  On one hand, you have a monopoly over six of 48 gorilla permits on offer in Uganda each day.  On the other hand, you have a creative public/private partnership that is giving far more financial benefit to a couple of communities than pretty much

Should Sport Hunting be Allowed in Uganda?

Should Sport Hunting be Allowed in Uganda?

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Last night in Kampala there was a forum held by Nature Uganda about whether sports-hunting should be used as a wildlife management tool in Uganda.  This is obviously a hot issue, with strong feelings on either side.  I invite you to read this post, and then vote in the attached poll Speakers:Achilles Byaruhanga, Executive Director