Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Wood fuel"
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Dis-adoption of household biogas technologies in Central Uganda
(Elsevier, 2017)The study analyses dis-adoption of biogas technologies in Central Uganda. Biogas technology makes use of livestock waste, crop material and food waste to produce a flammable gas that can be used for cooking and lighting. Use ... -
An economic valuation of alternative wetland uses to the local community a case of Namatala wetland
(Makerere University, 2002-11)The study sought to identify, quantify, value and compare the economic value of alternative wetland uses to the Namatala wetland adjacent community. The study drew on primary data obtained from households, and use market ... -
Evaluating thermochemical properties and optimising densification conditions of coffee husks under low pressure
(2009-09)Over 90% of Uganda’s energy demand is supplied by biomass material mainly in the form of wood and charcoal. Currently, the country has surplus wood fuel reserves but it is projected that it will be in a deficit by the year ... -
On-farm management of Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. in Amuria District, Eastern Uganda
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012)The population of Shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn.)—a priority tree with enormous economic and cultural values to the parkland communities in Uganda, is rapidly declining due to rapid human population ... -
Wood fuel use patterns in urban areas: A case study of Kampala City
(Makerere University., 2009-09)With the current strategy by the government of Uganda to protect the environment and natural resources sector in the country, wood fuel (charcoal and firewood) is one of the forms of energy used in the country. A study was ...