Our Rangers
Without our rangers, we wouldn’t have these wild places.
Uganda’s team of rangers, forest guards, watchers, park wardens, and field enforcement officers, serve under various titles and their work is cross-cutting, yet one category unites them all. They are the unsung heroes of the conservation world.
Our rangers’ work is dynamic and covers six key areas; patrolling, monitoring wildlife, combating poaching, engaging local communities, managing fires, and assisting with tourism development in our various protected areas.
Whilst out on patrols, rangers are not only looking for signs of wildlife but signs of illegal activity too. Poaching and the illegal wildlife trade are the most immediate threat to many of Uganda’s critical species.
Poaching isn’t just limited to animals either, illegal logging destroys the wildlife habitat and biodiversity of the region. On a daily basis, rangers will record the signs and location of illegal activity, as well as remove snares and traps that they find along the paths they patrol. They take action against illegal activities in accordance with the national legislation.
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Word from the Executive Director
Welcome to the official website of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). I am honored to serve as the Executive Director of this remarkable institution, entrusted with the stewardship of Uganda’s unique and diverse wildlife heritage.
Uganda’s protected areas are home to some of the world’s most iconic species and landscapes, from the mountain gorillas in the misty forests of Bwindi, to the roaring waterfalls of Murchison, the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. These natural wonders are not only vital to our national identity but also to our economy, environment, and global biodiversity.
At UWA, we are committed to conserving wildlife and ecosystems through inclusive, innovative, and science-led approaches. We place a strong emphasis on community involvement, tourism development, environmental education, and combating wildlife crime. Our mandate goes beyond protection, it includes ensuring that wildlife conservation contributes to the well-being of communities and the sustainable development of our nation.
This website is a gateway to understanding our work, accessing real-time information, and discovering how you can support conservation efforts. Whether you are a tourist, researcher, investor, conservation partner, or passionate citizen, we invite you to engage with us and be part of this shared responsibility.
Together, let us ensure that Uganda’s wildlife and wild places continue to thrive for us and for future generations.
Conserving for Generations
Dr. James Musinguzi, PhD
Executive Director
