The Effect of Forest Management Initiatives on Sustainability of Forests
Date
2018-02Author
Niyongere, Pierre Celestin
Gershom, Atukunda
Roberts, Muriisa K
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The study was about the effect of forest management initiatives on sustainability of forests in Isingiro District, Southwestern
Uganda. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive design and targeted district forestry and environment officials, local residents,
local leaders (LC II-III) and environment committee representatives at local councils II & III in Isingiro district. Purposive and simple
random sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Questionnaire and interviews were used as a data collection method. Data
analysis used descriptive statistics in form of frequency and percentages while data from primary source particularly interview guide was
compared, validated and confirmed with data from secondary sources. Findings from the field established that forest management has
promoted sustainability of forests in the district through gazetting forest premises, existing forests being carefully monitored and proper
land management being maintained. Sustainability of forests was being hindered by Limited resources for implementing forest
management policies and negative perceptions towards forest management. Promoting sustainability of forests in Uganda is an
enormous work that requires concerted efforts from all the different stakeholders. There is need to increase funding in the forestry
department to enable the planners make plans and enforce them at up to the community level.