Kashoya-Kitomi Central Forest Reserve

Kasyoha-Kitomi Central Forest Reserve
Kashyoha-Kitomi Forest
Location within Uganda
LocationBushenyi, Ibanda and Kamwenge districts
Nearest cityBushenyi
Coordinates0°15′58″S 30°14′28″E / 0.266°S 30.241°E / -0.266; 30.241
Area433 km2 (167 sq mi)
Established1932
Governing bodyNational Forestry Authority (NFA)

Kasyoha-Kitomi Central Forest Reserve is located in Western Uganda, and has an area of 433-square-kilometre (107,000-acre). It is located south of Lake George and the Kazinga channel in the Albertine Rift eco-region, which is known for its abundance of endemic species. The forest reserve lies within the counties of Bunyaruguru, Igara and Buhweju in the administrative districts of Bushenyi, Ibanda and Kamwenge It was officially gazetted in 1932 and is controlled by Uganda's National Forestry Authority (NFA).

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