The Hidden Impact of Deforestation: Domestic Violence in Rural Uganda: Part 1

Nature Answers: Rural Stories from a Changing Planet · Apr 23, 2026 · 20m

What happens when the loss of forests reshapes not just the land, but the safety and lives of the women who depend on it?

In this powerful first episode of a two-part series, host Ivy Prosper takes us to Katagi Village in Uganda, where deforestation has had devastating ripple effects. As logging companies cleared community forests, essential resources like firewood and water became scarce, forcing women to travel farther, and increasing tensions at home. For many, this led to rising instances of domestic violence.

Through deeply personal stories, we hear from women like Annet Nassanga and…