Uganda, Jan. 18 -- A Member of Parliament has called for the release of the boundary opening report on Bugoma Central Forest Reserve in the Midwestern region.

In August 2022, government through the Land's ministry concluded the process of reopening the boundary in Hoima and Kikuube districts.

However, activists say despite conclusion of the survey exercise, more than a year ago, the report has never been made public yet destruction of the reserve continues.

Authorities say

The Kiboga District Woman Member of Parliament and a conservationist, Ms Christine Kaaya, said there are illegal occupants in the forest, adding that the only remedy is to conduct a survey and boundary opening report.

"The survey exercise was completed but some peo...