Forestry governance, a case study of Busitema sub-county, Busia district.

Abstract

The forest resources in the Eastern Africa are disappearing fast due to deforestation and the quality of the remaining forest is gradually degrading. In Uganda, forest resources are being over exploited and some tree species are undergoing extinction. This study sought to analyze whether there was effective implementation of the forest policies, laws, rules and regulations to attain good governance in forestry in Busitema sub-county. Interviews were conducted among the residents of the area to find out the extent of forestry policy implementation and stakeholders participation in the management of the forest resource in the sub-county. Here, data was collected using the questionnaires, documentary reviews and observation techniques. The study findings indicated that to a large extent there was good forest governance in Busitema sub-county because community Participation in Forest Resource Management projects was a concept much debated and in International development planning and policy-making processes since it led to proper governance of the resources. Thus, conservation and good management of the resources led to effective forest governance in Busitema sub-county. There were still some areas that require further research and analysis in order to improve and attain effective governance in forestry. The government should ensure trans-national learning and preparedness so that feasible understanding is improved in international networks and processes about effective action. for improved social justice in forestry. The areas of future research include: need to adequately find out whether there is transparency and accountability in management of the forest resource in the area need to find out whether there is sustainable use of forest resources in. the area and need to find out whether forestry policy implementation leads to better livelihood in the area.