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Assessing the magnitude of land use/cover changes and their effect on soil properties in the transboundary River Sio catchment (Uganda/Kenya border)
(2011-01)The multiplicity of land uses in affecting the quality of physical and chemical properties of soils and reducing natural vegetation cover is of a growing concern in Uganda today. Consequently, the study investigated the ... -
Assessment of fishing gears used by artisan fishers on fish species in River Sondu Miriu, Western Kenya
(2008-03)Artisan fishers of River Sondu Miriu, Western Kenya, utilize a wide range of fishing gears, which include long lines, weirs, beach seines, fish baskets, and gill nets of various mesh sizes. The fishing gears have both ... -
Assessment of water and sanitation provision to Internally Displaced Persons’ of Lira urban camps.
(2011-03-15)Approximately over 2 billion IDPs now live in urban areas, and the great majority of these are in Africa, Asia and some Latin American states. Thousands of them suffer illness from preventable diseases related to poor water ... -
A comparative phenology analysis of commercially and non- commercially valued timber tree species in Budongo Central Forest Reserve, Western Uganda
(2011)Flowering and fruiting phenology of commercially and non- commercially valued timber tree species in Budongo CFR in western Uganda are highly variable over time, resulting in periods of relative resource abundances and ... -
Conservation and local utilization of key anti-malarial medicinal plants in the Sango Bay area, southern Uganda
(2008-07)This study was conducted in Sango Bay, Southern Uganda between 2006 and 2007. The aim was to develop strategies for promoting conservation of key anti-malarial plants. The objectives were to determine the relationship ... -
Consumer satisfaction with solid wood furniture produced by small scale enterprises in Uganda
(2009-08)Like many other sectors, Small and Micro Scale Wood Furniture Enterprises in Uganda are facing increasing competition pressure from imports. Changing consumer preferences and liberalization of the economy are exposing the ... -
The distribution of lantana camara and its impact on plant species diversity in Queen Elizabeth National Park
(2010-12)Invasions by introduced species are the third biggest threat to biodiversity in Uganda today after habitat loss and unsustainable utilization of natural resources. Invasive plants can transform ecosystems by establishing ... -
The diversity and relative abundance of fish species in Sezibwa Riverine Wetland, Kayunga District, Uganda
(2009-06)This study investigated the diversity and relative abundance of fish in Sezibwa wetland September 2005 and February 2006 in Kayunga District, Uganda. The main objective was to assess the diversity and relative abundance ... -
Dynamics of access to forest and tree resources for rural livelihoods in Rakai and Luweero districts
(2010-05)The dynamics of access to forest and tree resources was assessed in Rakai and Luweero districts of central Uganda between November 2007 and July 2008. The study aimed at addressing a gap in knowledge of forest and tree ... -
The economic role of women in sustainable fishing on the shores of Lake Victoria: a case study of Kasenyi Landing Site, Entebbe, Wakiso District
(2009-07)Kasenyi fishing community is one of the major fishing communities in Uganda. Because of the prevailing economic situation in Uganda, many of these fishing communities face numerous problems, such as inadequacy of fish ... -
Evaluation of watershed management in and around Echuya Forest Reserve, Western Uganda
(2010-08)The study was about watershed management for preservation, conservation and sustainable use of resources. The study was carried out in Kabale and Kisoro districts in the Kigezi Highlands where population pressure on land ... -
Farmers’ vulnerability and adaptation to climate change around Queen Elizabeth National Park- Uganda
(2010-12)This study analyzed the vulnerability and adaptation of Nyakiyumbu sub-county farmers to climate change and variability based on the socio-economic vulnerability assessment approach by developing a vulnerability index and ... -
Habitat use by the blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis stuhlmanni) in the colonizing and old growth forest at Ngogo, Kibale National Park, Uganda
(2011-01)The main aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that colonizing forest fosters a better survival environment for blue monkeys than old-growth forest, at Ngogo, Kibale National Park. This may compel them to spend more ... -
The impacts of the construction phase of Mpanga small hydro power project on surrounding communities in Kamwenge District
(2011-03)Small hydro power Dams, like any other major infrastructures, have economic, environmental and social impacts on the community. The MSHPP was expected to come with a number of social, economic and environmental costs to ... -
Livelihoods derived from Okole wetlands
(2009-03-05)Okole wetland is facing intense pressure from multiple users such as cattle grazers, sand and clay manners, fishermen, crafts makers, farmers, traditional healers, and developers. This study assessed the monetary values ... -
Oil content and physicochemical characteristics of oils from wild plants of Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo
(2009-11)Many important plant species in Kahuzi-Biega National Park and surrounding areas in Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo are threatened with extinction. Some of these plants are harvested and their oil extracted and ... -
Predicting the functional role of forest tree species in restoring degraded forests: a case of Mabira Forest, Uganda
(2009-08)This dissertation is structured into three chapters; that is General introduction and two manuscripts. Chapter One describes the background and scope of the study. Chapter Two is titled “Patterns of Specific Leaf area of ... -
Regeneration status of indigenous forest tree species of Mt. Otzi Forest Reserve, Moyo District
(2011-01)This study examines the regeneration status of indigenous forest tree species of Mt. Otzi Forest Reserve, Moyo District Uganda. Mt. Otzi Forest Reserve was established because of its rich biodiversity, but over the years ... -
Satellite remotely sensed data: potential for mapping Uganda's savannas
(2009-06-10)The sustainable use and management of Uganda's savannas poses a big challenge because of, inter-alia, the lack of accurate, cost-effective and up-to-date spatial information. In the present study, it was postulated that ... -
Sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii, p.l. sclater) diet and habitat selection in Rushebeya-Kanyabaha Wetland, South Western Uganda
(2010-08)This study was conducted in Rushebeya-Kanyabaha wetland, in south western Uganda, from January to December 2008. The aim was to assess the diet and habitat selection of sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii), a highly wetland ...