We’re excited to invite you to join the Association for Conservation of Bugoma Forest (ACBF) in our mission to reforest Uganda and combat climate change! As a concerned environmentalist, you’re likely aware of the devastating impacts of climate change on our environment, wildlife and communities. But did you know that reforestation is one of the …
Unfortunately, deforestation has once again escalated in Bugoma Forest’s Mwera site. This critical ecosystem, home of chimpanzees and other primates. Let’s raise awareness and take action Preserve natural resources for future generations #SaveBugomaForest #StopDeforestation #SustainabilityMatters
Dear Members, The Association for Conservation of Bugoma Forest (ACBF) is pleased to provide this update on our ongoing projects. Our initiatives aim to promote sustainable livelihoods, conserve the environment and protect endangered species. 1. Beekeeping Project 2. Sunnseeds Project 3. Chimp T-RAP Patrolling 4. Every 5 Acres Project Conclusion ACBF’s projects demonstrate significant progress, …
We are proud to announce that Destination Jungle has made history as the FIRST company to take clients on a chimpanzee tracking adventure in Bugoma Forest in Uganda On August 10th, 2024, our clients embarked on this unforgettable journey with us, witnessing the majestic chimps in their natural habitat. We are proud to pioneer this …
For the last few months, the patrol team of ACBF has been very busy trying to stop illegal transportation of charcoal produced from Bugoma central Forest Reserve. We estimate an illegal business of at least 15 full trucks of charcoal each weekend. Charcoal business alone in this moment contributes much to deforestation of Bugoma Forest. …
Despite the fact that very little is done to protect what remains of Bugoma Forest from deforestation and illegal logging. ACBF still has joint operational patrols with National Forestry Authority. We discovered that military attachment with NFA actually works only to protect the illegal business. On the 6th of April, a night patrol was able …
On the 28th of March, the directors of Bugoma Jungle Lodge and members of ACBF helped a brief meeting with the Kikuube District leaders on ensuring security and protection of Bugoma Forest The leaders promised to work hand in hand with the investors to develop eco tourism and protection of investment. We call upon members …
On May 7TH 2021 the High Court of Uganda before Hon. Justice Ssekaana Musa issued the ruling in the matter of Cause number 239 and Cause number 255 of 2020 by WEMNET, NAPE and AFIEGO versus National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) and Hoima Sugar Limited. The application was seeking Court intervention over procedural illegality and irregularity …
The Association for the Conservation of Bugoma Forest (ACBF) wish to say good bye to the year 2020 by issuing the special award “Best Enemy of the Planet” for the year 2020. This year 2020 has been very dramatic in terms of damages to the environment worldwide, whereby the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic not …
SAVE BUGOMA FOREST ACTIVISTS PROTEST THE ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT BY NEMA TO HOIMA SUGAR LTD. 1. The undersigned civil society including: NGOs, environmental journalists, activists and members of the public under the umbrella body Save Bugoma Forest Campaign 2020 are protesting against National Environmental Management …
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