However, in recent years, it has faced various threats and challenges, including sand mining, fish ponds, and encroachment by licensed tree planters.
[citation needed] One of the major threats to Kyewaga Central Forest Reserve is illegal sand mining.
The extraction of sand from the reserve has caused significant environmental degradation, including erosion, loss of habitat, and disruption of natural waterways.
[2] Another issue plaguing Kyewaga Central Forest Reserve is the establishment of fish ponds within its boundaries.
The NFA, along with other environmental organizations and government agencies, is working towards restoring the degraded areas, implementing sustainable management practices, and raising awareness about the importance of forest conservation.