Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collections by Subject "Wetland degradation"
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Assessing the drivers for the degradation of wetlands in Buhweju district, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Wetland degradation in Buhweju district is increasing yet the factors that exacerbate this problem have remained persistent for a long time. Research in the area of wetland degradation in Buhweju district is limited which ... -
The effects of the wetland policy on wetland conservation and peoples’ household incomes in Kabale District.
(Makerere University, 2014)This study aimed at establishing why wetland degradation persists and recommends various strategies in wetland policy implementation and for conservation. The specific objectives were to assess local peoples’ attitudes and ... -
The impact of human activities on abundance and distribution of Macro-invertebrates in Walugogo Wetland-Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University., 2008-10)The study was conducted in Walugogo wetland (2km on Iganga – Jinja highway) with the objectives identifying the human activities impacting on Walugogo wetland and how these activities influence the abundance and distribution ... -
Wetland use/cover changes and local perceptions in Uganda
With increasing population, coupled with land shortage and weather variations, wetlands in Uganda have continued to face degradation due to mainly conversion for agricultural, industrial and settlement purposes. The objective ... -
Wetland utilization and conflicts in Mukono urban area
(Makerere University, 2006-02)The study was conducted to establish the way wetlands in Mukono Urban Area are being utilized and the conflicts that arise out of those land use activities within the different authorities like Mukono Local Council, Wetland ...