Uganda Wildlife Authority is proposing a total ban on all activities within the wildlife sanctuaries with the exception of fishing and activities related to wildlife conservation.
Mr. John Makombo, the Director in Charge of Conservation in Uganda said they have drafted a paper that soon will be presented to the cabinet proposing total elimination of all other activities within the conservation areas.
According to Makombo, the presence of human activities majorly grazing livestock has affected the breeding of animals forcing some species to migrate but also giving birth to human-wildlife conflict.
Mr. Makombo also saidUWA is moving on with electric fencing around the Queen Elizabeth park to ensure human-wildlife conflict is eliminated. Mr. Makombo speaking……
Mr. Dan Katongole, the Kahendero landing site local council one chairperson says there is a need for UWA to engage the local community on this proposal before it is taken to the cabinet so that there can be fairness in their argument.
The Mitoma Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Meryscent Abiine Ariyo suggests that UWA can consider giving permits to communities around the wildlife reserves to graze within designated places instead of closing down their activities. Ms Abiine speaking…..
Earlier, the district leaders around queen Elizabeth National Park call for more breeding centers for endangered species and asks UWA to designate places within the park that can be used by pastoralists, ENDÂ Â
