NatureUganda’s membership coordinates special interest groups (Working groups) comprising of NU  members with particular interests in conservation. Currently, there are six working groups that include:

A. The Herps Working Group (HWG)

The term herps refers to reptiles (snakes, lizards, tortoises, turtles and crocodiles) and amphibians (caecilians, toads and frogs). HWG members are volunteers who have special interest in reptiles and amphibians. The overall objective of this working group  is to give in-depth information on the conservation of the amphibian and reptilian diversity in Uganda.

© Photo taken by A. Mc Neilage: A mother (Maggie) and baby (Samvura) gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Specifically, the group seeks to:

• Promote the appreciation of reptiles and amphibians
• Build the knowledge base of reptiles and amphibians
• Promote the conservation of rare, threatened and restricted range species of reptiles and amphibians Programmes
• Synthesize and provide information for monitoring and conservation of herps diversity and the habitats
• Monitor the sites to show trends in herps diversity and abundance,
• Create a forum for exchange of ideas and approaches with wildlife managers, scientists, and the technicians to contribute to policy development and implementation
• Carry out surveys to determine the diversity and status of herpes in Uganda
• Train members in the identification and survey techniques for herpes in Uganda.

B. Mammal conservation group (MCG)

MCG is a specialized group of various professionals ranging from environmentalists, policy makers, researchers, data managers, administrators, mammal experts to volunteers interested in mammals and their conservation. The aim is to raise awareness of the plight of mammals in Uganda while the objectives are:

• Promoting and lobbying for the conservation of mammals and their habitats in Uganda,
• Involving the public in activities that enhance conservation of mammals,
• Generation and dissemination of scientific information for the conservation of mammals.

Read more about other working groups

• Microbial Resources Working Group (MRWG)
• BirdLife Uganda (BLU)
• Plants working Group (PWG)
• Dudus Working Group (DWG)