Uganda’s semi-autonomous wildlife regulator
Communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are planting trees for medicine, firewood and crafts to reduce deforestation pressures. The effort supports the 450 mountain gorillas living there, helping ensure habitats keep pace with growing gorilla populations and boosting local livelihoods through ecotourism.
Gorilla populations around Bwindi and Mgahinga have risen, and communities are benefiting from tourism and conservation efforts. World Gorilla Day celebrations highlight these gains alongside ongoing habitat pressures and the need for sustainable community involvement.