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Conservation
The New Forests Company
The New Forests Company will maintain the highest level of conservation and environmental protection of the eco-system, safeguarding and enriching areas of natural and indigenous forest to protect unique flora and fauna and promote bio-diversity. This concept of sustainable forest management will ensure a corporate contribution to the country, its people and our future and maximise the company’s carbon sequestration goals which help combat global warming.
Our environmental management objectives are to:
- Promote the re-colonization of natural vegetation and biodiversity through enrichment planting regimes in the remaining natural and riparian forests with indigenous species that are or were found in the local environment;
- Enhance water quality and quantity by limiting erosion and the subsequent siltation of wetland areas and streams. To achieve this, NFC will:
- Create buffer zones between planted areas and streams of at least 50m;
- Perform enrichment planting regimes with indigenous species like Khaya, Musisi (Maesopsis), Ficus and Albizia in the protected areas which will stabilize the soil;
- Ensure correct alignment of roads and the effective drainage thereof.
- Ensure that natural areas are kept clean of alien invasive species through an NFC developed Integrated Weed Management Plan which incorporates weeding and burning regimes for both natural and the neighbouring commercial areas.
- Plan and designate a network of natural areas, thus ensuring that natural corridors exist for the movement of indigenous fauna and flora.
- Ensure that the aesthetic appeal of the area is maintained by identifying, conserving and enhancing unique features of the landscape, using natural features such as watercourses to define compartment boundaries and, where practical, following the natural pattern of the land.
The New Forests Company recognizes the impact of plantation forestry on the environment and commits itself to mitigating these impacts through improved management practices. Furthermore, the need to develop and conserve natural resources according to principles of sustainable management is supported by The New Forests Company. We will meet the needs of the present generation in Uganda without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
