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Tree species diversity and their carbon sequestration potential on cultivated farms in Agago District
(2023-07-07)
On-farm tree species retention usually results in maintenance or increase of tree diversity and carbon sequestration. This study evaluated the contribution of trees integrated on-farm to tree species diversity and carbon ...
Risk awareness and management of herbicides in commercial forest plantations in Hoima District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)
Although herbicide use has been widely accepted as a most cost-effective method of weed control and management in commercial forest plantations, increasing evidence of negative impacts has called for fresh inquiries into ...
Effect of selected mechanical properties of agroforestry tree roots on shallow-seated landslide prone areas on mt Elgon, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Landslides continue to occur in the Elgon region despite interventions such as tree planting initiatives aimed at restraining them. The current study explored the efficacy of landslide model hybridization, tree-landslide ...
Implications of urban expansion of consumable water availability in Mbarara Municipality
(Makerere University, 2023-03)
The study examines the influence of urban expansion on consumable water availability in the
growing Mbarara municipality. A case study survey design was used in which qualitative and
quantitative approaches were applied ...
Local perceptions on wetland land use and land cover dynamics: a comparison of Mabamba-bay Ramsar site and Mende wetland, Wakiso district, central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-02)
Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems that support livelihoods globally. This study assessed the local perceptions on use values and land cover and land use dynamics in two wetlands under different management ...
Assessment of human-wildlife co-existence strategies adopted by communities living in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2023)
Human-wildlife co-existence is a prerequisite for protected area conservation. Many studies have been carried out on human-wildlife conflict and local communities’ exploitation of protected areas resources besides a long ...
Impact of livestock grazing on vegetation in pastoral areas of Kasese district in and adjacent Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Conservation areas contribute significantly to the wellbeing of humanity yet these continue to be threatened by degradation arising from different factors including poorly managed livestock systems. This study was conducted ...
Evaluating the implication of Hybrid Solar Energy electrification on people’s livelihood: A case of Bugala Island, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Global transitions to renewable energy are incrementally unfolding investment in energy infrastructure across all scales and in different communities. Given the limited access to clean energy in communities lacking hydro-power ...
Impact of Pit latrines on Groundwater Quality: A comparative study of boreholes and protected springs in Mpigi Town Council, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Pit latrines have increasingly become a threat to domestic groundwater supplies. The major issue of concern is not the use of these pit latrines, but having both pit latrines and groundwater within the same system boundary. ...
The status of sanitation and water safety in selected sub-counties of Luuka District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-18)
Sanitation and safe drinking water are key drivers in a society’s socio-economic transformation pathways, thus necessitating a clear understanding of their status, for sustainable human health and survival. Poor household ...