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Patterns and determinants of tree mortality under assisted natural regeneration in Kibale National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Tree mortality is significantly increasing in tropical forests which could jeopardize the efforts to restoration for sustainable forest management. However, there is limited knowledge of dynamics of tree mortality in ... -
Effects of land use land cover and environmental factors on wildlife distribution for sport hunting activities in Lake Mburo Landscape, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Sport hunting is a prominent tourism activity in Uganda, Southern and Eastern Africa region. It is dependent on iconic species like Buffalo, Eland, Impala, Zebra, and others. However, recent studies reveal fluctuating ... -
Impact of mixed cropping system and its contribution to mitigating crop raiding by large vertebrates around Bungoma Central Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Human Wildlife Conflict remains a global challenge both to conservation and to the well-being of the local people living adjacent to wildlife conservation areas. The vulnerability levels of people in developing countries ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of Electric Fencing in mitigating Human Wildlife Conflicts and Frontline Community Perceptions around Murchison Falls National Park, Nwoya and Oyam Districts, Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Communities that live adjacent to conservation areas are stewards in conservation, as they regularly engage with park resources. The effectiveness and sustainability of conservation strategies therefore rely on their ... -
Assessing the recovery of an African medium altitude tropical rain forest after selective logging using birds as indicators
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Although birds are regarded as useful indicators of revegetated habitats, no assessment had been conducted on the regenerated compartment of Budongo forest to investigate the recovery status of the management area. This ... -
Effectiveness of wetland restoration initiatives undertaken in Rufuha Wetland – Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Wetlands perform important ecological functions including groundwater recharge, carbon storage and habitats of biodiversity but several of them have been degraded by industrialization and agriculture, among others. Wetland ... -
Community perceptions on environmental education and sustainable management of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study set out to assess community perceptions on Environmental Education (EE) and sustainable management of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP). Specifically, the study sought to find out community perceptions on ... -
Exploring the determinants of land conflicts and their impact on agricultural productivity in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Land conflicts are a global issue, especially in developing nations, and are driven by large-scale land acquisitions, weak governance, population growth, and overlapping land rights. In sub-Saharan Africa, colonial land ... -
Environmental sustainability of short-rotation Eucalyptus poles in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Growing short-rotation forests with fast-growing tree species is rising in Uganda to match the ever-increasing demand for wood and wood products. This increasing demand in turn has birthed various short-rotation wood ... -
Assessment of the influence of seed source on growth performance and reproduction phenology of Tetrapleura Tetraptera
(Makerere University, 2022)The decline of tropical forest areas and the potential extinction of valuable indigenous tree species like Tetrapleura tetraptera pose significant threats to biodiversity, carbon stock, and ecosystem services. This study ... -
Role of collaborative learning in climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers in Kiboga District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Despite collaborative learning playing a significant role in climate change adaptation process, few studies have documented collaborative learning forms, practices, motivating factors for collaborative learning and its ... -
Pesticides Use among Banana Farmers in Sheema District and their impact on anurans
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Bananas (Musa spp.) are an indispensable pillar of global food security and economic growth, serving as both a staple food and cash crop. The vulnerability of the banana crop to pests and diseases necessitates the use of ... -
Role of collaborative learning in climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers in Kiboga District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Despite collaborative learning playing a significant role in climate change adaptation process, few studies have documented collaborative learning forms, practices, motivating factors for collaborative learning and its ... -
Cooking fuel choices among refugee communities in Lobule Refugee Settlement, Koboko District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Uganda hosts more than 1 million refugees from the neighboring countries of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan, who seek protection from famine, conflict and insecurity. Due to this high number ... -
Assessing the effect of environmental enrichment on activity budget of felids at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Environmental enrichment techniques have been developed and applied in order to improve the welfare of captive animals. Captive environments inevitably limit natural behaviour of the resident animals. Although several ... -
Within tree and tree age variation in properties of eucalyptus grandis w. hill ex maiden wood grown in Kabarole District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The challenges of sub-optimal utilisation of, and value addition to the, wood of a highly preferred and fast-growing tree species, Eucalyptus grandis (E. grandis), at shorter rotation ages prompted a study into its anatomical, ... -
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 ...
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