Cabinet approves upgrading six reserves to national parks

Environmental Issues Single source Uganda (national) Sep 2025 (day not reported) Severity: 1/5

According to ChimpReports, the Government of Uganda announced that six wildlife and forest reserves will be upgraded to national parks following Cabinet approval in September 2025. The article names Kyambura and Kigezi wildlife reserves, Bukaleba Forest Reserve in Mayuge and Echuya Forest Reserve in Kisoro and Rubanda, with the Uganda Wildlife Authority expected to take over management.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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ChimpReports 19 Sep 2025

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