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* It was estimated that 20-40 chimpanzees inhabited the site between 1999 and 2002.
* It was estimated that 20-40 chimpanzees inhabited the site between 1999 and 2002.
* The population trend is unknown.
* The population trend is unknown.




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= Site characteristics =
= Site characteristics =


Mount Otzi Forest Reserve encompasses an area of 188 sq. km, located in Moyo, West Nile Region, Uganda. It is located on an escarpment overlooking the point where the Achwa River meets the White Nile as it flows into South Sudan (Byaruhanga et al. 2001). Much of the Otzi Mountain lies within the forest reserve, which ranges in altitude from 760 m to 1667 m above sea level (Butynski & de Jong 2017). Mount Otzi Central Forest Reserve was designated in 1933 to protect the water catchment area of the nearby Achwa River.
Mount Otzi Forest Reserve encompasses an area of 188 sq. km, located in Moyo, West Nile Region, Uganda. It is located on an escarpment overlooking the point where the Achwa River meets the White Nile as it flows into South Sudan ([[#R01309|Byaruhanga et al. 2001]]). Much of the Otzi Mountain lies within the forest reserve, which ranges in altitude from 760 m to 1667 m above sea level ([[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]). Mount Otzi Central Forest Reserve was designated in 1933 to protect the water catchment area of the nearby Achwa River.


About half of the area can broadly be classified as wooded savanna, whilst most of the rest is savanna with undifferentiated semi-deciduous thicket (KBA 2024). Due to the sparse population density around the reserve, as well as steep slopes and rugged terrain which limit cultivation, it is mainly intact except for light encroached enclaves, mainly at the lower altitudes (Byaruhanga et al., 2001). To local people, the reserve is important for building materials, especially bamboo poles and non-timber products (BirdLife International 2024).
About half of the area can broadly be classified as wooded savanna, whilst most of the rest is savanna with undifferentiated semi-deciduous thicket ([[#R01311|KBA 2024]]). Due to the sparse population density around the reserve, as well as steep slopes and rugged terrain which limit cultivation, it is mainly intact except for light encroached enclaves, mainly at the lower altitudes ([[#R01309|Byaruhanga et al., 2001]]). To local people, the reserve is important for building materials, especially bamboo poles and non-timber products ([[#R01307|BirdLife International 2024]]).


About 125 tree species have been recorded (Acanakwo 2011), 168 bird species, 94 butterflies, and 44 large moths (BirdLife International 2024). The current status of large mammals in the Otzi East Central Forest Reserve is not known, and the threats to this reserve have not been documented in detail. Much of the Otzi Central Forest Reserve is remote, steep, rugged, rocky, and without road access and as such most areas are probably the least impacted by human activities, and where larger mammals, such as chimpanzee, elephant, and buffalo, might still occur (Butynski & de Jong, 2017). Other primates present in the area include mantled guereza (''Colobus guereza occidentalis''), Senegal bushbaby (''Galago senegalensis''), and tantalus monkey (''Chlorocebus tantalus''; Butynski & de Jong 2017).
About 125 tree species have been recorded (Acanakwo 2011), 168 bird species, 94 butterflies, and 44 large moths ([[#R01307|BirdLife International 2024]]). The current status of large mammals in the Otzi East Central Forest Reserve is not known, and the threats to this reserve have not been documented in detail. Much of the Otzi Central Forest Reserve is remote, steep, rugged, rocky, and without road access and as such most areas are probably the least impacted by human activities, and where larger mammals, such as chimpanzee, elephant, and buffalo, might still occur ([[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong, 2017]]). Other primates present in the area include mantled guereza (''Colobus guereza occidentalis''), Senegal bushbaby (''Galago senegalensis''), and tantalus monkey (''Chlorocebus tantalus''; [[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]).


'''Table 1. Basic site information for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve'''
'''Table 1. Basic site information for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve'''
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[[Types of sites]] [[Governance types]] [[Habitat types]]  
[[Types of sites]] [[Governance types]] [[Habitat types]]  
= Ape status =
= Ape status =


Chimpanzees were rumored to be present in the reserve in 1993, and their presence was confirmed during a 1999-2002 survey (Plumptre Cox & Mugume 2003). The population of chimpanzees was estimated at 20-40 individuals between 1999 and 2002, however the current status is not known (Butynski & de Jong 2017). Residents have claimed that chimpanzees sometimes occupy Mt. Nyeri, but seasonally move up Mt. Nyeri and into South Sudan's Nimule National Park (NP), and none of the residents interviewed had seen or heard chimpanzees within the last 3 years (2013-2016; Butynski & de Jong 2017).
Chimpanzees were rumored to be present in the reserve in 1993, and their presence was confirmed during a 1999-2002 survey ([[#R02079|Plumptre Cox & Mugume 2003]]). The population of chimpanzees was estimated at 20-40 individuals between 1999 and 2002, however the current status is not known ([[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]). Residents have claimed that chimpanzees sometimes occupy Mt. Nyeri, but seasonally move up Mt. Nyeri and into South Sudan's Nimule National Park (NP), and none of the residents interviewed had seen or heard chimpanzees within the last 3 years (2013-2016; [[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]).


'''Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve'''
'''Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve'''
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|Line transects & recces
|Line transects & recces
|Distance sampling (decay time unknown)
|Distance sampling (decay time unknown)
|Plumptre, Cox & Mugume 2003
|[[#R02079|Plumptre, Cox & Mugume 2003]]
|Classified as a low density site, density could not be estimated. Number of nest building chimpanzees estimated at 25 individuals.
|Classified as a low density site, density could not be estimated. Number of nest building chimpanzees estimated at 25 individuals.
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[[Sampling methods]] [[Analytical frameworks]]  
[[Sampling methods]] [[Analytical frameworks]]  
= Threats =
= Threats =


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|2.1.2 Small-holder farming
|2.1.2 Small-holder farming
|Low (up to 30% of population affected)
|Low (up to 30% of population affected)
|Forest reserve is encroached by farming, particularly in the lower altitudes (Byaruhanga et al., 2001). Forest degradation, loss and fragmentation degradation mostly from agriculture expansion leading to alteration and shifting (Butynski & de Jong 2017; USAID 2015).
|Forest reserve is encroached by farming, particularly in the lower altitudes ([[#R01309|Byaruhanga et al., 2001]]). Forest degradation, loss and fragmentation degradation mostly from agriculture expansion leading to alteration and shifting ([[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]; [[#R01315|USAID 2015]]).
|2001-Ongoing (2015)
|2001-Ongoing (2015)
|-
|-
|5 Biological resource use
|2 Agriculture & aquaculture
|5.3.2 Commercial logging
|2.3 Livestock farming & ranching
|High (more than 70% of population affected)
|Medium (30-70% of population affected)
|Commercial logging for timber and charcoal burning (USAID 2015).
|Encroachment on the reserve to graze livestock ([[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]).
|2001-Ongoing (2015)
|Ongoing (2017)
|-
|-
|5 Biological resource use
|5 Biological resource use
|5.2 Gathering terrestrial plants
|5.2 Gathering terrestrial plants
|Low (up to 30% of population affected)
|Low (up to 30% of population affected)
|The reserve is a source of building materials for local people, especially bamboo poles (Byaruhanga et al. 2001).
|The reserve is a source of building materials for local people, especially bamboo poles ([[#R01309|Byaruhanga et al. 2001]]).
|Ongoing (2001)
|Ongoing (2001)
|-
|-
|2 Agriculture & aquaculture
|5 Biological resource use
|2.3 Livestock farming & ranching
|5.3.2 Commercial logging
|Medium (30-70% of population affected)
|High (more than 70% of population affected)
|Encroachment on the reserve to graze livestock (Butynski & de Jong 2017).
|Commercial logging for timber and charcoal burning ([[#R01315|USAID 2015]]).
|Ongoing (2017)
|2001-Ongoing (2015)
|-
|-
|7 Natural system modifications
|7 Natural system modifications
|7.1 Fire & fire suppression
|7.1 Fire & fire suppression
|Medium (30-70% of population affected)
|Medium (30-70% of population affected)
|Butynski & de Jong 2017
|[[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]
|Ongoing (2017)
|Ongoing (2017)
|}
|}


[[Threats]]  
[[Threats]]  
= Conservation activities =
= Conservation activities =


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!Implementing organization(s)
!Implementing organization(s)
!Year of activity
!Year of activity
|-
|5 Protection & restoration
|5.2 Legally protect ape habitat
|The area is protected as a Central Forest Reserve (KBA 2024).
|National Forest Authority
|1933-Ongoing (2024)
|-
|-
|2 Counter-wildlife crime
|2 Counter-wildlife crime
|2.13 Provide sustainable alternative livelihoods; establish fish- or domestic meat farms
|2.13 Provide sustainable alternative livelihoods; establish fish- or domestic meat farms
|Wildlife, Landscapes and Development for Conservation (WILD) (Masters 2008).
|Wildlife, Landscapes and Development for Conservation (WILD) ([[#R01312|Masters 2008]]).
|Wildlife Conservation Society, Straight Talk Foundation, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
|Wildlife Conservation Society, Straight Talk Foundation, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
|2005-2008
|2005-2008
|-
|5 Protection & restoration
|5.2 Legally protect ape habitat
|The area is protected as a Central Forest Reserve ([[#R01311|KBA 2024]]).
|National Forest Authority
|1933-Ongoing (2026)
|-
|-
|7 Economic & other incentives
|7 Economic & other incentives
|7.1 Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g., REDD, alternative income, employment)
|7.1 Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g., REDD, alternative income, employment)
|Through Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project (Castren 2023).
|Through Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project ([[#R01310|Castren 2023]]).
|World Bank, Ministry of Water and Evironment (MWE), Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Uganda Widlife Authority (UWA), National Forestry Authority (NFA)
|World Bank, Ministry of Water and Evironment (MWE), Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Uganda Widlife Authority (UWA), National Forestry Authority (NFA)
|2021-Ongoing (2023)
|2021-Ongoing (2023)
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[[Conservation activities]]  
[[Conservation activities]]  
= Challenges =
= Challenges =


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!Source
!Source
!Year(s)
!Year(s)
|-
|1 Site management
|1.3 Corruption
|[[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]
|Ongoing (2017)
|-
|-
|2 Resources and capacity
|2 Resources and capacity
|2.2 Lack of staff
|2.2 Lack of staff
|Butynski & de Jong 2017
|[[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]
|2012-Ongoing (2017)
|2012-Ongoing (2017)
|-
|-
|2 Resources and capacity
|2 Resources and capacity
|2.3 General lack of funding
|2.3 General lack of funding
|Butynski & de Jong 2017
|[[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]
|Ongoing (2017)
|Ongoing (2017)
|-
|-
|2 Resources and capacity
|2 Resources and capacity
|2.7 Lack of infrastructure
|2.7 Lack of infrastructure
|Butynski & de Jong 2017
|[[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]
|Ongoing (2017)
|-
|6 Safety and stability
|6.2 Insecurity
|Butynski & de Jong 2017
|Ongoing (2017)
|Ongoing (2017)
|-
|-
|4 Institutional support
|4 Institutional support
|4.1 Lack of law enforcement
|4.1 Lack of law enforcement
|Butynski & de Jong 2017
|[[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]
|Ongoing (2017)
|Ongoing (2017)
|-
|-
|1 Site management
|6 Safety and stability
|1.3 Corruption
|6.2 Insecurity
|Butynski & de Jong 2017
|[[#R01308|Butynski & de Jong 2017]]
|Ongoing (2017)
|Ongoing (2017)
|}
|}


[[Challenges]]  
[[Challenges]]  
= Enablers =
= Enablers =


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|3 Engaged community
|3 Engaged community
|3.6 Local community engagement and support
|3.6 Local community engagement and support
|NFA 2023
|[[#R01314|NFA 2023]]
|Ongoing (2023)
|Ongoing (2023)
|}
|}


[[Enablers]]  
[[Enablers]]  
= Research activities =
= Research activities =






= Documented behaviours =
= Documented behaviours =




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<div><ul><li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:PrecipAnomaly_Otzi_FR.png| 450px | thumb| none | Precipitation anomaly in Mount Otzi Forest Reserve]] </li><li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:TempAnomaly_Otzi_FR.png | 450px | thumb| none | Temperature anomaly in Mount Otzi Forest Reserve]] </li></ul></div>


= External links =
= External links =
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= References =
= References =


BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Otzi Forest Reserve (Uganda). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-otzi-forest-reserve-iba-uganda on 25/11/2024. <br>
<span id="R01307"></span>BirdLife International. (2024). Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Otzi Forest Reserve (Uganda). Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-otzi-forest-reserve-iba-uganda
Butynski, T. M., & de Jong, Y. A. (2017). Biogeography, Taxonomy, Abundance, and Conservation Status of the Primates of Northeast Uganda and West Kenya. Unpublished report to National Geographic Society, Washington, DC. Website:< http://www. wildsolutions. nl. <br>
 
Byaruhanga, Kasoma & Pomeroy. (2001). Important Bird Areas in Africa and associated islands-Uganda. In Fishpool, L. D., & Evans, M. I. (Eds.), Important Bird Areas in Africa and associated islands: Priority sites for conservation (975-1003). Cambridge: Birdlife International. <br>
<span id="R01308"></span>Butynski, T. M., & de Jong, Y. A. (2017). Biogeography, taxonomy, abundance, and conservation status of the primates of northeast Uganda and west Kenya. Unpublished report to National Geographic Society, Washington, DC. http://www.wildsolutions.nl
Castren, T. (2023). Uganda-Investment in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development Project. <br>
 
Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA). (2024) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Mount Otzi Forest Reserve. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas, https://www.keybiodiversityareas.org/site/factsheet/7063. Retrieved on 25th November, 2024 <br>
<span id="R01309"></span>Byaruhanga, A., Kasoma, P., & Pomeroy, D. (2001). Important Bird Areas in Africa and associated islands—Uganda. In ''Fishpool, L. D., & Evans, M. I. (Eds.), Important Bird Areas in Africa and associated islands: Priority sites for conservation (pp''. 975–1003), Cambridge: BirdLife International.
National Forest Authority, NFA. (2023). Getting to Know Uganda’s Diverse Forests. https://www.nfa.org.ug/. Retrieved on 26th November, 2024. <br>
 
Masters, E. (2008). A Tree Ethnobotany of the Madi sub-Region, Northern Uganda. <br>
<span id="R01310"></span>Castren, T. (2023). Uganda–Investment in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development Project.
Ministry of Water and Environment, MWE. (2021). Investment in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development Project. Kampala, Uganda. <br>
 
USAID. (2015). Uganda Environmental Threats and Opportunities Assessment (ETOA). <br>
<span id="R01311"></span>Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership. (2024). Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Mount Otzi Forest Reserve. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://www.keybiodiversityareas.org/site/factsheet/7063
 
<span id="R01312"></span>Masters, E. (2008). A tree ethnobotany of the Madi sub-region, northern Uganda.
 
<span id="R01313"></span>Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) (2021). Investment in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development Project. Kampala, Uganda: Ministry of Water and Environment.
 
<span id="R01314"></span>National Forest Authority. (2023). Getting to know Uganda’s diverse forests. https://www.nfa.org.ug/
 
<span id="R01315"></span>USAID. (2015). Uganda environmental threats and opportunities assessment (ETOA).
 
<span id="R02079"></span>Plumptre, A. J., Cox, D., & Mugume, S. (2003). The status of chimpanzees in Uganda. Albertine Rift Technical Report Series No. 2. Wildlife Conservation Society, New York. [http://programs.wcs.org/portals/49/media/file/AR_Tech_Rpt_2_Uganda_Chimps.PDF link]






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  • Eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) are present in Mount Otzi Forest Reserve.
  • It was estimated that 20-40 chimpanzees inhabited the site between 1999 and 2002.
  • The population trend is unknown.



Site characteristics

Mount Otzi Forest Reserve encompasses an area of 188 sq. km, located in Moyo, West Nile Region, Uganda. It is located on an escarpment overlooking the point where the Achwa River meets the White Nile as it flows into South Sudan (Byaruhanga et al. 2001). Much of the Otzi Mountain lies within the forest reserve, which ranges in altitude from 760 m to 1667 m above sea level (Butynski & de Jong 2017). Mount Otzi Central Forest Reserve was designated in 1933 to protect the water catchment area of the nearby Achwa River.

About half of the area can broadly be classified as wooded savanna, whilst most of the rest is savanna with undifferentiated semi-deciduous thicket (KBA 2024). Due to the sparse population density around the reserve, as well as steep slopes and rugged terrain which limit cultivation, it is mainly intact except for light encroached enclaves, mainly at the lower altitudes (Byaruhanga et al., 2001). To local people, the reserve is important for building materials, especially bamboo poles and non-timber products (BirdLife International 2024).

About 125 tree species have been recorded (Acanakwo 2011), 168 bird species, 94 butterflies, and 44 large moths (BirdLife International 2024). The current status of large mammals in the Otzi East Central Forest Reserve is not known, and the threats to this reserve have not been documented in detail. Much of the Otzi Central Forest Reserve is remote, steep, rugged, rocky, and without road access and as such most areas are probably the least impacted by human activities, and where larger mammals, such as chimpanzee, elephant, and buffalo, might still occur (Butynski & de Jong, 2017). Other primates present in the area include mantled guereza (Colobus guereza occidentalis), Senegal bushbaby (Galago senegalensis), and tantalus monkey (Chlorocebus tantalus; Butynski & de Jong 2017).

Table 1. Basic site information for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve

Species Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii
Area 188 km²
Coordinates Lat: 3.75 , Lon: 31.83
Type of site Protected area (Forest Reserve)
Habitat types Subtropical/tropical dry forest, Savanna, Shrubland, Wetlands (lakes, rivers, streams, bogs, marshes), Rocky areas (inland cliffs, mountain peaks)
Type of governance Governance by government

Types of sites Governance types Habitat types

Ape status

Chimpanzees were rumored to be present in the reserve in 1993, and their presence was confirmed during a 1999-2002 survey (Plumptre Cox & Mugume 2003). The population of chimpanzees was estimated at 20-40 individuals between 1999 and 2002, however the current status is not known (Butynski & de Jong 2017). Residents have claimed that chimpanzees sometimes occupy Mt. Nyeri, but seasonally move up Mt. Nyeri and into South Sudan's Nimule National Park (NP), and none of the residents interviewed had seen or heard chimpanzees within the last 3 years (2013-2016; Butynski & de Jong 2017).

Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve

Species Year Occurrence Encounter or vistation rate (nests/km; ind/day) Density estimate [ind./ km²] (95% CI) Abundance estimate (95% CI) Survey area Sampling method Analytical framework Source Comments A.P.E.S. database ID
Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii 1999-2002 25 (20-40) Mount Otzi Forest Reserve Line transects & recces Distance sampling (decay time unknown) Plumptre, Cox & Mugume 2003 Classified as a low density site, density could not be estimated. Number of nest building chimpanzees estimated at 25 individuals.

Sampling methods Analytical frameworks

Threats

Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve

Category Specific threats Threat level Description Year of threat
2 Agriculture & aquaculture 2.1.2 Small-holder farming Low (up to 30% of population affected) Forest reserve is encroached by farming, particularly in the lower altitudes (Byaruhanga et al., 2001). Forest degradation, loss and fragmentation degradation mostly from agriculture expansion leading to alteration and shifting (Butynski & de Jong 2017; USAID 2015). 2001-Ongoing (2015)
2 Agriculture & aquaculture 2.3 Livestock farming & ranching Medium (30-70% of population affected) Encroachment on the reserve to graze livestock (Butynski & de Jong 2017). Ongoing (2017)
5 Biological resource use 5.2 Gathering terrestrial plants Low (up to 30% of population affected) The reserve is a source of building materials for local people, especially bamboo poles (Byaruhanga et al. 2001). Ongoing (2001)
5 Biological resource use 5.3.2 Commercial logging High (more than 70% of population affected) Commercial logging for timber and charcoal burning (USAID 2015). 2001-Ongoing (2015)
7 Natural system modifications 7.1 Fire & fire suppression Medium (30-70% of population affected) Butynski & de Jong 2017 Ongoing (2017)

Threats

Conservation activities

Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve

Category Specific activity Description Implementing organization(s) Year of activity
2 Counter-wildlife crime 2.13 Provide sustainable alternative livelihoods; establish fish- or domestic meat farms Wildlife, Landscapes and Development for Conservation (WILD) (Masters 2008). Wildlife Conservation Society, Straight Talk Foundation, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) 2005-2008
5 Protection & restoration 5.2 Legally protect ape habitat The area is protected as a Central Forest Reserve (KBA 2024). National Forest Authority 1933-Ongoing (2026)
7 Economic & other incentives 7.1 Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g., REDD, alternative income, employment) Through Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project (Castren 2023). World Bank, Ministry of Water and Evironment (MWE), Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Uganda Widlife Authority (UWA), National Forestry Authority (NFA) 2021-Ongoing (2023)

Conservation activities

Challenges

Table 5. Challenges reported for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve

Challenges Specific challenges Source Year(s)
1 Site management 1.3 Corruption Butynski & de Jong 2017 Ongoing (2017)
2 Resources and capacity 2.2 Lack of staff Butynski & de Jong 2017 2012-Ongoing (2017)
2 Resources and capacity 2.3 General lack of funding Butynski & de Jong 2017 Ongoing (2017)
2 Resources and capacity 2.7 Lack of infrastructure Butynski & de Jong 2017 Ongoing (2017)
4 Institutional support 4.1 Lack of law enforcement Butynski & de Jong 2017 Ongoing (2017)
6 Safety and stability 6.2 Insecurity Butynski & de Jong 2017 Ongoing (2017)

Challenges

Enablers

Table 6. Enablers reported for Mount Otzi Forest Reserve

Enablers Specific enablers Source Year(s)
3 Engaged community 3.6 Local community engagement and support NFA 2023 Ongoing (2023)

Enablers

Research activities

Documented behaviours

Exposure to climate change impacts

  • Precipitation anomaly in Mount Otzi Forest Reserve
  • Temperature anomaly in Mount Otzi Forest Reserve

External links

References

BirdLife International. (2024). Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Otzi Forest Reserve (Uganda). Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-otzi-forest-reserve-iba-uganda

Butynski, T. M., & de Jong, Y. A. (2017). Biogeography, taxonomy, abundance, and conservation status of the primates of northeast Uganda and west Kenya. Unpublished report to National Geographic Society, Washington, DC. http://www.wildsolutions.nl

Byaruhanga, A., Kasoma, P., & Pomeroy, D. (2001). Important Bird Areas in Africa and associated islands—Uganda. In Fishpool, L. D., & Evans, M. I. (Eds.), Important Bird Areas in Africa and associated islands: Priority sites for conservation (pp. 975–1003), Cambridge: BirdLife International.

Castren, T. (2023). Uganda–Investment in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development Project.

Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership. (2024). Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Mount Otzi Forest Reserve. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://www.keybiodiversityareas.org/site/factsheet/7063

Masters, E. (2008). A tree ethnobotany of the Madi sub-region, northern Uganda.

Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) (2021). Investment in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development Project. Kampala, Uganda: Ministry of Water and Environment.

National Forest Authority. (2023). Getting to know Uganda’s diverse forests. https://www.nfa.org.ug/

USAID. (2015). Uganda environmental threats and opportunities assessment (ETOA).

Plumptre, A. J., Cox, D., & Mugume, S. (2003). The status of chimpanzees in Uganda. Albertine Rift Technical Report Series No. 2. Wildlife Conservation Society, New York. link


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