BCFS envisions safe and habitable environment for people and wildlife in the Budongo landscape and beyond through research and training for conservation.
Masindi, Uganda
Joined June 2023
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We know that protecting the forest and its wildlife isn't possible without the support of the communities living around it. This October, our team visited Kamurwasi Primary School in Masindi to interact with the P.7 class. We taught the pupils about Conservation, the ecological dangers of illegal activities and shared practical solutions their communities can adopt.
To make the learning experience interactive, the pupils competed in a quiz and educational board games. It was amazing to see the pupils participate with such energy and curiosity.
To the incredible P.7 candidates, we wish you the very best in your upcoming examinations. You are truly the future conservationists of our forests.
Happy 64th Independence Day, Uganda! 🇺🇬
As we embrace our sovereignty with hope and visionary leadership, Budongo Conservation Field Station reaffirms its commitment to protecting Uganda’s natural heritage, advancing scientific research, and nurturing a future where people and nature thrive together.
It was a pleasure to host undergraduate wildlife students from the University of Salford @salforduniwildlife for a 7-day field course.
Students got hands-on experience in tropical forest research methods, including aquatic sampling in the River Sonso, plant inventory, passive wildlife sampling, amphibian monitoring, and avian survey using mist-netting and canopy bird call tracking. Besides gaining ethnobotanical insights from our field assistant teams that have vast knowledge about the Budongo's flora and fauna as they explored the forest.
#tropicalforestresearch
#fieldschool
Community collaboration is fundamental to conservation success.
At the Human-Chimpanzee Conflict workshop, held on 27th August, 2026 in Hoima, BCFS, together with local leaders and other like-minded organizations, delved into discussions to understand and address the root causes of regional human-chimpanzee conflict.
The goal was to design actionable, sustainable strategies to keep both communities and forests safe amid the rising incidences of human wildlife conflicts in the Bunyoro region.
#chimpanzeeconservation
#humanwildlifecoexistence #communitycollaboration
Our heartfelt condolences to the family, the kingdom of Tooro and everyone mourning this profound loss. Rest easy Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
Meet the Danaid Eggfly (Hypolimnas misippus), one of nearly 300 butterfly species thriving here in Budongo Forest. Beyond adding vibrant colors to our mahogany trails, these delicate insects are crucial to our forest conservation mission. Because they are highly sensitive to environmental alterations #pollinators #tropicalforest
International Youth Day!
Youth play a vital role in creating awareness and are the leaders of tomorrow.
At BCFS, we were delighted to host UNODC youths on this day, led by Alejandra Euceda
UNODC Program Coordinator. They were enlightened about Budongo Forest and the role we all need to play in protecting our environment. They also enjoyed a walk to the Royal Mile (a popular birding area in the forest)
Global Big Day at BCFS!
BCFS staff, trainees & bird guides across the Budongo landscape joined the Global Big Day bird survey.✅ 20+ checklists✅ 120 species recorded✅ New additions to the Budongo bird checklist
Advancing citizen science for conservation. 🌍#GlobalBigDay #Birding #CitizenScience
BCFS invites you to be a part of the Global Big Birding Day in the Budongo Landscape! 🐦⬛🐦🌍
Join the effort by exploring nature and submitting your bird checklists to help showcase our rich biodiversity to the world.
Every checklist counts for conservation.
#CornellLab #eBird
As the year comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the incredible support of our partners, researchers, the communities of the Budongo landscape, and our staff. Your unwavering commitment continues to make a profound impact in conserving nature and protecting the Earth.
We join the rest of the world to celebrate the life of Dr. Jane Goodall. An icon, an inspiration, a mentor, a fountain of wisdom. Dr. Jane gently and generously shared her knowledge with such passion and commitment, inspiring change and responsibility for our planet!
Jameson's wattle eye🤩
Budongo Forest Reserve is home to hundreds of bird species. Our field teams religiously collect data on these gems that are an important part of the forest ecosystem as they promote regeneration through pollination and seed dispersal
#budongo #birdresearch
Happy World Nature Conservation Day!
On this day, we are reminded of the role we all have to play in protecting and responsibly utilizing what nature has gifted us. Play your part!
#actionfornature #conservation #budongoforest
Search, and you will find! Cheers to a pleasant final half of 2025.
@samson_mwine, a researcher at BCFS, is investigating the influence of human activities on the distribution of the endangered Nahan's Partridge in Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda. #research #endangeredspecies
Happy Heroes Day! Today, we celebrate our national heroes and all those who continually positively impact individuals, families, communities, and our planet, which is home to all of us. Thank you!
#Uganda #HeroesDay25
It's a weekend 💃💃💃💃
Chimpanzees too communicate with each other using various vocalizations.... what do you think this "lad" was communicating?
BCFS is supporting women in the Budongo Forest landscape to achieve sustainable income through craft making with support from @oakzoo
Hakuna Matata!!!! A juvenile chimpanzee of the Sonso Chimpanzee Community in #BudongoForest had a good day!
#NatureLovers
Today, we join the world to celebrate an icon, an inspiration and mentor to many in conservation across the world. #janegoodall Happy 91st Birthday and Cheers to many more.
