School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collections
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Extent and factors associated with wildlife poisoning by farmers around Toro-Semliki wildlife reserve, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-03)In Uganda, wildlife populations are collapsing as they, among others, fall victim to poisoning by farmers. Despite the devastating consequences associated with poison use, this practice is not well quantified in Uganda. ... -
Smallholder farmer's perceptions of climate change and adaptation practices in Kitgum district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study assessed smallholder farmers ' perceptions of climate change and adaptation practices in Kitgum District, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design was deployed to examine smallholder farmers' perception and its ... -
The potential of agroforestry in Uganda prison farms: a case study of Isimba farm, Masindi district.
(Makerere University, 2023-04-29)Agroforestry is an integrated land use practice that can enhance the productivity of farmlands. At the moment, the Uganda Prisons Service does not have a policy for integration trees on farm and that is being used mainly ... -
Flood risk mapping and vulnerability assessment in the Manafwa catchment, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Flood hazards and their consequential damages have seen a global increase, yet our comprehension of flood risk patterns, particularly in tropical catchments, remains inadequate. Recognizing this knowledge gap, this study ... -
The spatial – temporal relationship between land use / land cover changes and microclimates in the Kigezi Highlands Region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The current study was carried out to establish the spatial and temporal relationship between land use / land cover (LULC) changes and highland microclimates in Uganda, with Kabale district as the study area. The objectives ... -
Lodge concessions and wildlife conservation in Uganda: a case study of Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Concessions are one of the many market-based approaches known as Tourism User Fees that generate revenues from conservation based - tourism enterprises such as lodges which can be directed towards supporting conservation. ... -
(Anyeko, P. 2023.) Characterizing flood risk in the Aswa catchment, upper Nile water management zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-05-02)According to recent estimates, more than 1.18 billion people worldwide are directly at risk from floods, and more than 85% of them reside in developing nations like Uganda. The dynamics of flood risk in the Upper Nile Water ... -
Soil and plant contamination with metals from concrete batching plant processes in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Concrete batching activities involving the use of cement are increasing especially in developing countries even though they are associated with pollutants to the environment. This study assessed the effect of concrete ... -
The spatial – Temporal Relationship between Land Use / Land Cover changes and Microclimates in the Kigezi Highlands Region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01-22)The current study was carried out to establish the spatial and temporal relationship between land use / land cover (LULC) changes and highland microclimates in Uganda, with Kabale district as the study area. The objectives ... -
Optimization of plantation sawmill performance in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-27)Sawmills operating in Uganda’s plantations have limited decision support systems for sawing, which partly accounts for their poor performance in terms of both volume recovery and value recovery. The objective of this study ... -
An assessment of the capacity of River Rwizi to supply water to the projected Mbarara City
(Makerere University, 2022-08)River Rwizi catchment has experienced years of environmental degradation; subsequently, the quality and quantity of its water has deteriorated, and the wetlands around the river have dried up and the fringes have been ... -
Communities of insect pollinators along a logging gradient in Budongo Forest reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Despite the evidence suggesting declines in pollinators in many parts of the world with consequent direct and indirect negative effects on biodiversity conservation, natural regeneration of forests and food security, ... -
Spatial and temporal variation of water quality and macroinvertebrate assemblages along Kico stream Kakira, Jinja-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)In Uganda, there is increased effluent discharge into streams flowing near different industrial establishments. Effluent discharge into streams poses a great threat to different stream components and the communities ... -
Effects of Agricultural Investments on Land-use Land Cover Change, Access to Water and Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy and attracts investments in land that is vital for production. To guide planning and investment decisions in the agriculture sector, reliable information is needed. However, ... -
Effect of Land Use Land Cover Changes on Carbon Stocks of Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-02)Sustainable management of natural resources in Rwenzori mountainous areas requires an understanding of the current carbon stocks available and the nature of human-ecosystem interactions and local communities‘ perspectives ... -
Mapping Suitable Habitats for Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in Kibaale National Park under present and future climate conditions.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)The Eastern Chimpanzees are medium – sized primates found in lowland and sub montane tropical forests, and forest galleries extending into savanna in East Africa that is Uganda, DRC, Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania. Kibaale ... -
Climate variability and effect of management practices on soil properties among banana farmers in Mbarara district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)Climate variability is a significant challenge facing perennial crop farmers in Mbarara district Uganda. East African Highland Bananas (Musa AAA-EAHB) are vulnerable because production systems are built on highly weathered ... -
Influence of social media use for climate change communication among the local people in Mountain Elgon in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-31)Climate change communication is a fundamental instrument to inform and engage humans about the adoption of positive behaviour towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. As such, social media platforms have become ... -
Influence of water, sanitation, hygiene on prevalence of waterborne diseases in selected secondary schools in Wakiso district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-19)The subject of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Uganda may be discussed based on the diversity of stakeholders in this field, nature and extent of facilities, knowledge, infrastructure and services in different parts ... -
Impacts of effluent and particulate matter from Mukwano factory on the surrounding environment.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-12)Nakivubo Channel is the major recipient of runoff and a surrogate end point for organic substances in industrial and domestic effluents. However, the quality of the various effluents, like that of Mukwano industries, that ...