Section 39: Management of wildlife in forest reserves and other forests

(1) The responsible body, shall where the functions of the responsible body under the Act or these Regulations involves the management of wildlife in forest reserves and other forests specified in the Act- (a) act in consultation with the Uganda Wildlife Authority or any other lead agency responsible for wildlife management; and (b) grant access and available assistance to the person responsible for management of wildlife in forest reserves and other forests under this regulation or under the Wildlife Act; or (c) generally support the performance of the wildlife management function. (2) A person carrying out harvesting or a silviculture treatment or any other activity in a natural forest or a forest classified in section 4 (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Act shall carry it out in accordance with the Uganda Wildlife Act, regulations and guidelines made under that Act and wildlife management principles. (3) The Uganda Wildlife Authority shall not be relieved of its duty as prescribed by law within areas under sub regulation (2).