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Soil nutrient contribution and factors affecting the adoption of Albizia Chinensis trees in coffee farming systems: A case study of Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
Albizia chinensis was introduced in Uganda as a shade tree for clonal coffee with the aim of improving yields of the coffee beans. But since the introduction of Albizia chinensis as shade trees, the rate of adoption has ...
Utilization of indegenous woodland trees in and around Kachung Forest Reserve in Dokolo District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
The utilisation and conservation of indigenous trees in and around Kachung woodland forest reserve were assessed from January to June, 2009. The aim of the study was to examine the uses and conservation of the indigenous ...
Potential of stem cuttings, rooting media and indolebutyric acid application for vegetative propagation of Warburgia Ugandensis sprague
(Makerere University, 2011-08)
Potential of stem cuttings, rooting media and indolebutyric acid application for vegetative propagation of warburgia ugandensis sprague of different physiological ages was assessed in Uganda from 25th May- 25th August, ...
Problems, issues and challenges of community water projects in rural areas of Iganga District (Bugweri & Luuka Counties)
(Makerere University, 2011)
The study was carried out to assess the problems, issues and challenges of community water projects in rural areas of Iganga District (Bugweri & Luuka Counties) and was guided by four objectives; to identify and evaluate ...
Atmospheric deposition of phosphorus and nitrogen in the Northern Lake Victoria Watersheds
(Makerere University, 2011-10)
Atmospheric deposition occurs when pollutants as air or particles are transferred from the air to the earth's surface. This study was undertaken to determine the contribution of atmospheric deposition to the nitrogen (N) ...
The effect of urbanization on livelihoods of households living in agricultural areas: A case study of Wakiso Town
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
The study aimed at examining the effect of urbanisation on livelihoods of households living in agricultural areas of Towns. Agricultural areas/land was defined as the areas
suitable for crops and grass for livestock. Where ...
Physical and mechanical properties of selected hybrid eucalyptus grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
This study was aimed primarily at providing information on physical and mechanical properties of selected eucalypts clones GU7, GU8, GC540, GC550 and GC796; assess the variations of these properties across growing sites, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...