[1][2][3] It covers 127 hectares and it is meant for ecological and environmental purposes.
[1][4][5] It is managed by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) which is responsible for demarcations and re-surveying of the central forest reserves.
[1][9][10][5] The Wildlife Conservation Society partnered with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and trained field NFA staff in the Albertine region to do smart data analysis in 2021 using mobile phones, laptops and GPS units.
The Wildlife Conservation Society also participated in the restoration of Rwensama forest reserve.
[11] Charcoal burning, hunting, illegal lumbering, firewood collection, cash crop farming and production such as sugarcanes, rice and tobacco.