How sugarcane growing affects Masindi district’s wetlands
The district revealed that currently, approximately 30 per cent of its wetland cover is degraded, with only 70 per cent remaining.
Tag: Wetlands
Can bicycles turn the tide against wetland encroachment in Acholi?
Many residents are farming in wetlands growing sugarcane and vegetables for food and incomeunaware that they are violating environmental laws and risking long-term damage, said Tiga, a member of wetland protection committee.
Alebtong to seize farm equipment and animals discovered in wetlands
Wetlands are home to unique and diverse species that can be threatened or displaced if their habitats are destroyed.
Lira City has reclaimed 65% of wetlands – RCC Egole
Walter Ocen, the Environmental Officer for Lira District, informed the assembly that the district alone has over 927 wetlands.
MECPA launches project to promote sustainable land management and women’s rights
The MECPA project will help to raise women’s voices in order to secure their land rights.
MECPA’s community monitors, farmers make impacts on wetland regeneration in Agweng
According to Ogwal, MECPA has “developed another angle” to address “the areas of stakeholder engagement.”
NEMA, allow people to relocate before demolishing their houses, says UPC
NEMA has conducted extensive enforcement operations in Kampala, Wakiso, and Mukono, evicting settlers and destroying their property.
Lango cultural leaders want wetlands protected
In Dokolo district, the district natural resource officer Rajab Epilla says the 750 square kilometers is covered with wetlands (35%) out of the 1780 square Kilometers of the district.
Lango: Abortive implementation, conservation and management of wetland rules depleting the ecosystem
Recently, police environmental officers headed by regional wetland coordinator northern region under ministry of water and environment stormed Otuke district and slashed down over 100 acres of rice plantations planted in the wetlands areas.
The day Apac LC5 chair blasted police over selective wetlands operations
“One of you has destroyed over ten hectares in Aboko, Aduku sub-county and he must be the first suspect if any operations are held…” Bob Okae to police in 2018.