List Of Protected Areas In Uganda
Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values.
Below are the List Of Protected Areas In Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Kibale National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mount Elgon National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Semliki National Park
Ajai Wildlife Reserve
Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve
Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve
Katonga Wildlife Reserve
Kigezi Wildlife Reserve
Matheniko Wildlife Reserve
Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
Semliki Wildlife Reserve Wildlife Reserve
Karenga Community Wildlife Management Area
Entebbe Wildlife Sanctuary
Ngamba Island Wildlife Sanctuary 40 hectares 100 acres
Otze Forest Wildlife Sanctuary
Ziwa Rhino Wildlife Sanctuary
Lake Opeta Ramsar Site
Lake Bisina Ramsar Site
Lutembe Bay Ramsar Site
Mabamba Bay Ramsar Site
Murchison Falls Ramsar Site
Why protected areas are important?
Protected areas provide for life’s essentials. They protect natural resources that are critical to many people on earth. Within these areas, genetic diversity is permitted to evolve in response to natural selection pressures. These genetic resources are a source of many new products.
What are threats to protected areas?
Some of the most common threats to protected areas include: development and encroachment; agriculture-related threats such as conversion to plantations; energy-related threats such as drilling and mining; transportation, such as roads and ship lanes; human intrusions, including unregulated recreation.
How effective are protected areas?
They provide safe havens for endangered species, store carbon, generate much of our clean air and water, harbour sites of cultural and spiritual importance, and support the livelihoods of millions of people. Protected areas have a critical role to play in tackling the global nature crisis.