Executive Director NFA Stuart Maniraguha with AUTO Ceo Matilda Iremera after signing an agreement to promote eco-tourism

National Forestry Authority together with Association of Uganda Tour Operators have agreed to collaborate on promoting sustainable ecotourism in Uganda’s CFR.   This was during a strategic meeting between the Executive Director NFA Stuart Maniraguha and AUTO Ceo Matilda Iremera were they discussed joint efforts to market forest-based tourism, conserve biodiversity & support local livelihoods.

The two organizations will form a joint working group to identify priority ecotourism sites, improve infrastructure, and develop promotional materials. NFA is also set to launch a central ecotourism reservation system in August 2025.