ITFC currently has staff with a broad expertise in forest ecology, social science, botany, zoology, resource use and monitoring, biodiversity surveys, vegetation mapping, impact assessments, community surveys, participatory approaches and conservation planning.

In addition, the institute employs administrative staff,15 experienced field assistants and other support staff. The institute also has research assistant volunteers to help with various projects.

Administrative staff

Field assistants

Christopher Byaruhanga, Gervasio Byaruhanga, Margaret Kobusingye, Dennis Musinguzi, Savio Ngabirano, Caleb Ngambaneza, Edson Nzabarinda, Narsis Owoyesigire, Emmanuel Tibenda, Lawrence Tumugabirwe, Marius Tumuhangirwe, Philemon Tumwesigye, BedaTuryananuka, Benon Twehikire, Damazo Zoreka

Camp-keepers
Steven Tushemereirwe,  Godfrey Kakuto, Daniel Muhangi, Valentino Sigirenda

Security guards
Felix Banyomoza, John Kasingo, Henry Ntumooha, Justus Sunday

Volunteers
Veryl Achieng Obodi , Janine Kyomugisha

Honorary ITFC Research Fellows

In 2009, ITFC named Dr Phil Shaw* (University of St. Andrews) Honorary Research Fellow, in recognition for his long term commitment to the study of Stripe-Breasted Tits

In 2011, Dr Mathias Behangana (Makerere University, Kampala) accepted our offer to become ITFC's second Honorary Research Fellow. Dr. Behangana is Uganda's best herpetologist and has over 16 years experience in biodiversity research, conservation and management, climate change impacts and mitigation measures.