Natural resources & capacity building
Natural resource management
Scientific assessments and planning that help governments, conservation organisations, development partners and businesses manage land, water, forests, wetlands and biodiversity sustainably.
Natural resources support livelihoods, economic development and the ecosystem services everyone depends on: clean water, fertile soils, flood regulation and a stable climate. In Uganda, wetlands, forests, rivers and lakes are under growing pressure from settlement, agriculture and development.
INRC provides the evidence and plans needed to manage these resources well. Our assessments combine field surveys, measurements and mapping with stakeholder engagement, so plans reflect both scientific evidence and the needs of the people who use the resources.
Our work takes account of the legal framework, including the National Environment Act Cap. 181, the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act Cap. 160, the Uganda Wildlife Act Cap. 315 and the National Climate Change Act Cap. 182.
Scope of work
Wetland assessments
Assessment of wetland extent, condition, functions and the effects of proposed activities.
Biodiversity studies
Surveys of habitats and species, and identification of sensitive areas, to inform planning and impact assessment.
Watershed management
Catchment and watershed management plans that protect water resources and reduce erosion and flooding.
Forest resource assessments
Assessment of forest cover, condition and use, supporting sustainable forest management.
Climate change adaptation
Adaptation planning that helps communities, organisations and ecosystems cope with a changing climate.
Conservation & restoration
Conservation planning and restoration of degraded land, wetlands and riverbanks.
- Watershed management planning
- Wetland assessments
- Biodiversity studies
- Ecosystem monitoring
- Land use planning
- Climate change adaptation planning
- Forest resource assessments
- Conservation planning and environmental restoration
Our process
How we work
- 1
Define objectives
We agree the questions the study must answer and the area it covers.
- 2
Desk review & mapping
Existing data, maps and satellite imagery are reviewed.
- 3
Field surveys
Habitats, species, water and land use are surveyed and measured.
- 4
Stakeholder engagement
Communities, local governments and agencies contribute knowledge and priorities.
- 5
Analysis & planning
Findings are analysed and practical management options developed.
- 6
Plan & monitoring framework
A plan with actions, responsibilities and indicators to track progress.
What you receive
Clear, review-ready documents.
- Assessment report
- Maps and field data
- Management or restoration plan
- Monitoring framework
- Stakeholder engagement records
- Recommendations for decision-makers
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