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Socio-economic determinants of land degradation: A case study of Busongora County North, Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2007-05)
This study was undertaken to find out the main causes of land degradation especially soil erosion in Busongora County north Kasese District. The main focus was the socio economic factors which lead to biophysical causes ...
Assessment of domestic water quality in the peri-urban settlements of Lira Municipality, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2008)
Lira Municipality has had domestic water stress and poor sanitation due to the displacement of the rural community as a result of the 20 years LRA insurgency. This study was conducted to identify the major domestic water ...
Wetland resource use and conservation practices by the local communities in Kanyum and Nyero Sub-Counties, Kumi District.
(Makerere University, 2009-11)
Wetland resources use and conservation by the local communities of Kanyum and Nyero sub-counties in Kumi district was assessed between May and August, 2007. The objectives were to (i) identify and document different wetland ...
The challenges of solid waste management: a case study of Kawempe and Rubaga division Kampala district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009-12)
Solid waste management is increasingly becoming the biggest problem in many urban centres of the world and Kampala is no exception. Research results in this report are from a study on the challenges of solid waste management ...
The challenges of solid waste management: a case study of Kawempe and Rubaga Division, Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-12)
Solid waste management is increasingly becoming the biggest problem in many urban centres of the world and Kampala is no exception. Research results in this report are from a study on the challenges of solid waste management ...
Quantification of monetary losses due to illegal pitsawing in Budongo Forest, Uganda
(Commonwealth Forestry Association, 2007)
SUMMARY
The paper examines the financial implications of both abandoned and destroyed wood by illegal pitsawers in Budongo Forest, Uganda. It also compares the intensity of pitsawing in the Strict Nature Reserve (SNR) and ...
Contribution of agroforestry practices towards livelihood improvement in Bulucheke Sub-County, Bududa District
(Makerere University, 2009-12)
Agroforestry practices are associated with many benefits such as providing firewood, improving income and soil fertility. However, there is limited understanding of the contribution of agroforestry practices towards ...
Noninvasive analysis of population genetic structure of Mountain Gorillas (Gorilla beringei berigei) of Bwindi National Park in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-12)
Several studies on mountain gorillas have focused on behavior and the recent census. Very little is known about the genetic structure that exists in this endangered species despite the numerous intervention measures being ...
Effect of human settlement on woody biomass resources in Kibaale district, Western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2008)
This study examined the effect of human migration and settlement on woody biomass resources in Kibaale district between March and July 2005. The objectives were to (1) assess the level of awareness of migrant communities ...
Land resource degradation and poor farming community in South-Eastern Uganda
(Green World Foundation (GWF), 2009-11)
This paper examines the effect of soil conservation practices and household characteristics to poverty levels among the farming community in South Eastern Uganda. Using random sampling method, 120 respondents from the ...