Kikumiro Central Forest Reserve
| Kikumiro Central Forest Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Kikumiro forest | |
| Location | Western Region, Kabarole District, Western Region, Uganda |
| Nearest city | Fort Portal |
| Area | 7.21 km2 (2.78 sq mi) |
| Max. elevation | 1,604 metres (5,262 ft) |
| Governing body | National Forestry Authority |
Kikumiro Central Forest Reserve is a forest located in Kabarole district, 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Kampala, Western Uganda and is protected by National Forestry Authority. The reserve is bordered by Ntoroko and Kagadi districts to the north, Kibaale to the east, Kamwenge to the south and Bundibugyo to the west. The communities living around this forest reserve include Kyarutwe, Kyembamba, Kyongera, Mitoma A, Ibaale and Barahiija communities that are close to villages of Bihanga and Kyarukomi A. It covers a total land area of 7.21 square kilometres (2.78 sq mi) and was gazetted in 1948 as a Forest Reserve under the National Forestry Authority.