By Kyamanduma Patrick,
There was excitement at Mubuku central Forest Reserve as National Forest Authority publically announced plans to allow the public use the forest land for cultivation.
To some Beneficiaries including the NRM boss for Mubuku town council, Mzee Ahamada Muthaseka and the chairperson for forest land users’ association, Mr. Charles Mahitiko Baluku, the move by government was a gift by President Museveni and his cadres, including Mr. Muhindi whom they commend for guiding them over the matter they almost lost hope about. Mzee Mutaseka and Mr. Mahitiko……
Addressing the forest users in Buzibwera village in Maliba subcounty in Kasese district, the Kasese district Boss, Mr. Erifaz Muhindi who hailed the Central Government for the development, announced plans to issue permits to farmers he expects to follow the right farming guidelines and protect trees on the reserve. Mr. Muhindi speaking…
The National Forest Authority manager in charge of south western Region, Mr. Charles Sabiti said besides a formal application by each of the forest users, protecting trees was a cardinal role for all tenants on the land. Mr. Charles speaking……..
The chairperson Mubuku Integrated Farmers’ association, Mr. Clovince Kalengutsa Thembo said they were almost losing out on the forest land use by farmers until he was guided by Mr. Muhindi on how to give evidence that the forest had been conscientiously dealt with by farmers. END.