Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation

ITFC currently has 4 staff scientists, with a broad expertise in ecology, botany, zoology, aquatic systems, resource use and monitoring, biodiversity surveys, vegetation mapping, impact assessments, participatory approaches and conservation planning.

Staff scientists and project staff

Curriculum Vitae

Douglas Sheil (DPhil) – Director
Miriam van Heist (MSc) – Deputy Director
Robert Bitariho (MSc) – Research Officer
Badru Mugerwa - TEAM project coordinator
Emmanuel Akampulira - WILD West project coordinator

In addition, the institute employs a senior herbarium technician, 15 experienced field assistants and administrative and other support staff.

Robert Barigyira – Senior Herbarium Technician
Tibamanya Des – Finance and Administration Officer
Kankwasa Clemensia – Administrative Assistant
Kosia Kwesiga -- Accounts Clerk
Florence Tukamushaba– Secretary and Librarian

Ntegyereze Richard – Driver
Mwesigye Julius – Driver

Field assistants

Byaruhanga Christopher - Byaruhanga Gervasio – Ngabirano Savio – Ngambaneza Caleb – Owoyesigire Narsis – Tibenda Emmanuel – Tumuhangirwe Marius – Tumuhimbise Ambrozi – Tumwesigye Philemon – Twehikire Benon – Twinomujuni Gaad – Zoreka Damazo – Dennis Musinguzi - Edson Nzabarinda - Margaret Kobusingye - Lawrence Tumugabirwe

Camp-keepers

Beinowabo Leo – Kakuto Godfrey – Sigirenda Valentine - Daniel Muhangi -Steven Akapwai

Night guards

Kasingo John – Ntumooha Henry – Sunday Justus - Felix Banyomoza.

Volunteers

Emilly Turinawe