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Department Head
SSABAGANZI REBECCA
DISTRICT NATURAL RESOURCE OFFICER (DNRO)
Department’s Mandate
To manage and conserve natural resources for sustainable development (inferred from standard district mandates and environmental goals) which includes implementing policies, plans and programs as well as enforcing relevant laws and regulation.
Strategic Direction
- To promote sustainable socio-economic development through coordinated service delivery, aligning with national and local priorities.
Core Functions
- Manage forests, wetlands, and other natural resources.
- Enforce environmental regulations.
- Promote sustainable land use practices.
- Coordinate with national agencies on environmental projects. Key Services:
- Environmental conservation programs.
- Wetland and forest management.
- Environmental impact assessments.
- Community sensitization on sustainable practices.
Core Values
- Environmental Stewardship: Committed to protecting, conserving, and restoring natural ecosystems for current and future generations.
- Sustainability: Promote the responsible use of natural resources to ensure ecological balance and long-term benefits.
- Integrity: Uphold honesty and fairness in all processes involving land management, environmental assessments, and resource allocation.
- Equity and Inclusion: Ensure that all community members, especially vulnerable groups, have fair access to land and environmental benefits.
- Transparency and Accountability: Operate with openness in all decisions regarding resource use, land allocation, and environmental enforcement.
- Professionalism: Deliver services with competence, impartiality, and adherence to environmental regulations and standards.
- Collaboration and Partnerships: Work with communities, civil society, and development partners to achieve shared goals in natural resource management.
- Innovation and Knowledge Sharing: Embrace new technologies and practices in environmental conservation, land use planning, and climate adaptation.
- Responsiveness: Act swiftly and effectively in addressing environmental degradation, land conflicts, and community concerns.
- Resilience: Promote adaptive strategies that enhance the district’s ability to cope with environmental and climate-related challenges.