Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Wetlands"
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Assessing levels of E-coli and heavy metals in green vegetables grown in the Nakivubo wetlands
(Makerere University, 2021)Provision of adequate food for the increasing population is one of the major concerns of urban areas. In the case of Kampala city, urban agriculture is increasingly practiced in wetlands. Different studies have established ... -
Assessment of procedures for Gazetting wetlands in Uganda: A case study of Nakivubo wetland in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-01)Nakivubo wetland forms part of the wetland system of Inner Murchison Bay in Kampala District. The pressure of increasing population, and the resulting expansion of agriculture and industrial and urban development have ... -
An assessment of selected wetland plant materials' potential for periphyton production in finger ponds in Uganda
(Makerere University., 2009-10)The use of periphyton in seasonal wetland fish ponds (Fingerponds) was considered in this study, in lieu of the observation that South East countries such as Bangladesh and India are successfully practicing traditional ... -
Attitudes of communities towards wetland conservation programmes: A case of Lutembe Bay Wetland, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)This study was conducted on the basis that understanding the attitudes of communities towards the conservation of Lutembe bay wetland is important in designing and implementing successful wetland conservation programmes. ... -
Community utilisation and associated impacts on wetlands a case of Agu wetland, Kumi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-01)This study investigated community wetland utilization and associated impacts in Agu wetland in Ngora SubCounty and Kobwin SubCounty in Kumi District. The study was based on three objectives that is: i) document different ... -
Comparative assessment of the wastewater treatment efficiency and growth characteristics of Cyperus Papyrus and Colocasia Esculenta for wetland
(Makerere University, 2023-01-04)Extensive wetland loss recorded has been mainly attributed to agricultural and industrial expansion among other drivers. Studies regarding wetland plants such as papyrus and cocoyam have been done but analyzing the growth ... -
Contribution of wetland resources to household incomes of Riparian communities: A case study of Katonga wetland in Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2010)Katonga River wetlands are a partly permanent and seasonal system draining into Lake Victoria Bay. These wetlands contain various types of flora, fauna and other resources such as sand clay and it has been established from ... -
An economic analysis of the potential for protecting wetlands in Uganda: A case study of Goma Sub-County wetlands, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2008-11)The study analyzed the economic potentials for protecting wetland in Uganda. This is a consequence of the realization that despite government efforts to ban further large scale exploitation of wetlands, their loss to ... -
Effects of restoration on soil, plants and water quality in Nakyesanja wetland, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-10-26)The ecological performance of NAkyesanja, a restored wetland with Cyperus papyrus, was evaluated by comparing soil quality and plants characteristics with Tugavure, a reference natural wetland nearby. Assessment was also ... -
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 ... -
Impacts of Doho Rice Irrigation Scheme on water quality and wetland services in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-08)World over, there has been a great shift from rain-fed agriculture to irrigation farming. Part of the farming takes place in wetlands, however, the impact of such form of farming on wetland services is entirely underestimated ... -
Institutional development of wetland policy, climate change and household food insecurity in wetland adjacent areas in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12)A study of the “institutional development of wetland policy, climate change and food insecurity in the wetland adjacent areas of Uganda” was undertaken from June to October 2014. The overall objective of the study was to ... -
Pond and wetland ecology in relation to mosquito larvae
(Makerere University, 2008-09)Ryakitanga ponds were sampled from May to November 2005. Three habitats comprising of one open water wetland and five fishponds were purposively selected basing on their biophysical characteristics. These habits were: Open ... -
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 ... -
The status of sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) and its food resources in a section of Mayanja Wetland, Nakaseke District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)The survival of the Sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) in Uganda is greatly threatened by the ever-increasing loss of wetlands from many of the areas where the species is known to occur. In Mayanja, a section of river Kafu ... -
Views and perception of local community on challenges to management and conservation of wetlands in Kyeizooba Sub County, Bushenyi District.
(Makerere University., 2009-07-23)The study was undertaken to examine the view and perceptions of local community on challenges to management and conservation of wetlands in Kyeizooba Sub County, Bushenyi District. Three parishes of Bwera, Kitagata, and ... -
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 ...