School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collections: Recent submissions
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Assessing major sources of atmospheric deposition of nutrients and their enrichment effect on Lake Kivu Water, DR Congo
(Makerere University, 2023)Atmospheric deposition of nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus can significantly affect aquatic ecosystems productivity, eutrophication, and biogeochemistry. Recent studies have suggested that atmospheric deposition ... -
Land use land cover dynamics and its implications on livelihoods of the Budongo forest adjacent communities, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Competition for land continues to increase with a corresponding rise in demand for multiple land uses and provision of ecosystem services. Land use land cover (LULC) changes are experienced in different parts of Uganda. ... -
Surviving the Covid-19 Pandemic: an Exploration of Coping Mechanisms for Selected Hotels and Guesthouses in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-08-18)The hospitality sector promotes sustainable development through job creation, promotion of international trade and contribution to gross domestic product (GDP). The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying ... -
Assessing the potential of recycling sugarcane pressmud and bagasse using vermicomposting
(Makerere University, 2023)The sugar processing industry highly contributes to socioeconomic development and livelihood support in Uganda. However, the industry generates huge quantities of wastes including: bagasse, sugarcane pressmud and vinnase ... -
Domestication potential of selected indigenous fruit trees in Mukono district
(Makerere University, 1998)Indigenous fruit trees are predominantly growing in the wild in Uganda. Domestication of indigenous fruit trees involves identification, capturing of germplasm from the wild and the incorporation into existing farming ... -
Estimating soil properties in patched vegetation landscapes using remote sensing
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Soil maps are important tools for farm planning and soil conservation. This study explored the potential of satellite data in express mapping of key seven soil properties (pH, SOM, Tot. N, Available P., K-exch, Clay and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Small-scale farmers agrochemical use and effects on soil microbes in selected wetlands of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-04)Agrochemicals have been tremendously used in agriculture worldwide to increase crop yield. However, its misuse creates a negative impact on the environment and health hazards for human beings. Little information is available ... -
Impact of urbanization on spring water quality of Ibanda district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)Water resource contamination and quality is still a major concern in several regions of developing countries, especially in the Uganda in which polluted waters pose serious risks to human health and the environment. The ... -
Water quality, sanitation and hygiene in Kirinya Parish,Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)Slums are affiliated with poor water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions. However, there is a shortage of information on the status quo in the slums of Kirinya Parish. This study, therefore, analyzed the water quality ... -
Assessing the impact of rainfall variation on water resources in Iganga district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-18)Rainfall is one of the key weather and climate elements that affect most economic activities especially in the tropics. Therefore understanding of local rainfall patterns, its variability between seasons and across years, ... -
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 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 ... -
The Ecology and Genetic Diversity of Macrofungi Under Collaborative Forest Management in a Tropical Moist Forest, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)The continued forest loss in Uganda threatens survival of plant and animal species. To reduce forest loss, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) adopted collaborative forest management (CFM) in which adjacent local ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Biomass yield and crude protein quality of Moringa Oleifera Lam. under spacing and field conditions in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)The sustainability of livestock production by smallholder farmers in Kilifi County has been threatened by climatic stresses, the low quality of fodder and high prices of commercial feed. There is a need to explore and ... -
Assessing the influence of road infrastructure development on land value dynamics in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)There are demonstrable economic impacts of road infrastructure on land values (Negashi. et.al, 2022; Herrera. et.al, 2021; Shrestha, S. A., 2020; Song. et.al, 2019; Tideman. et.al, 2017). As such, these impacts have ...