School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS): Recent submissions
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Elephant damage and tree response in restored parts of Kibale National Park, Uganda
Elephant tree damage is a key factor in conservation and restoration efforts of African rain forests. This study was conducted between June 2009 and February 2010 to examine elephant damage and tree response in restored ... -
Assessment of pollution of sediments from selected Lake Victoria bays
(Makerere University, 2002-01)Abstract Pollution of Lake Victoria is caused by a number of factors. Pollution increase, industrial and agricultural developments and general municipal and domestic wastes from the catchment areas of the lake are the ... -
Prevalence, intensity and environmental risk factors of schistosomiasis: A case study of Busiro County, Mpigi District - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2001-01)Abstract This study was carried out to establish the magnitude of schistosomiasis and its related environment risk factors in communities close to the shores of Lake Victoria in Busiro County, Mpigi District. Quantitative ... -
Bush pig density, distribution and crop raiding trends around the Northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2001-12)The study focused mainly on crop loss to bush pigs and local population density of bush pigs around the northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP). Systematic monitoring of crop loss to bush pigs and ... -
Local use of selected wild food plant species by the Tepeth Community of Mountain Moroto Forest Reserve in Karamoja, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2001-12)The study was undertaken from September 2000 and February 2001 in three parishes of Lia, Kakingol and Loyaroboth in mountain Moroto Forest Reserve to assess the sustainability of the use of seven wild food plant species ... -
Predicting which tropical tree species are vulnerable to forest disturbances
(Wiley Online Library, 2017-04-28)Tropical forest management often focuses on a few highvalue timber species because they are thought to be the most vulnerable in logged forests. However, other tree species may be vulnerable to secondary effects of logging, ... -
Industrial anaerobic treatment of brewery wastewater in a tropical climate using a full-scale usable reactor seeded with activated sludge: A case study of effluent treatment plant at Uganda Breweries Limited
(Makerere University., 2017-01)The performance of the effluent treatment plant at Uganda Breweries Limited was studied to evaluate the performance of the anaerobic digester installed with an Up flow Activated Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactor. The study ... -
A landscape approach to the epidemiology of theileria parva and brucell abortus infections among district morphometric cattle populations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-07)Indigenous cattle constitute a major source of livelihood and socio-cultural heritage for several rural household communities located in the different agro-ecological zones (AEZs) of Uganda. These AEZs have landscape ... -
Gender dynamics in malaria and its control among pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Nyabushozi county, Kiruhura District
(Makerere University., 2006-09)Abstract Gender differences tend to determine human infection and responses towards malaria and its control in various societies. This study was undertaken to assess the gender dynamics in the prevalence and control of ... -
Edge effects on community of forest monkeys in Kibale National Park
(Makerere University., 2016-07)Despite the high rate of forest destruction, the impact of edge effects on primate species is not well understood. The objective of this study was to compare the abundance of primate species at the forest edge and in the ... -
Land use/cover change of Nakivubo wetland and the variation of water quality in the upper, lower wetlands and the inner Murchison Bay interface, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-01)The degradation of Nakivubo wetland may have affected its potential to treat wastewater, run-offs and industrial influents from the City of Kampala and there is no current information related to that. As a result, this ... -
Impact of molasses waste water from alcohol distillation on plant abundance and diversity in Ditch Okole wetland - Lira Municipality
(Makerere University., 2007-05)Ditch Okole wetland, is a major tributary of Okole wetland system, which originates around and drains Lira Municipality, then flows to the Kyoga Nile. It is vital but critically threatened due to several factors notably ... -
The impact of internally displaced persons and their settlements on the environment: A case study of a Peri-Urban Camp (Unyama) and a Rural Camp (PABO)
(Makerere University., 2007-04)This study explored the livelihoods of internally displaced people and in particular, the transforming processes and structures by which they impact on the environment. The indicators that impact on the environment are ... -
Land use, user rights, tenure and tree planting in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2007-10)Over 90% of Uganda’s energy needs are met by biomass and yet forest and trees cover is shrinking. On-farm tree planting can help to reverse this trend. The study examined land use, utilization rights and tree planting in ... -
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 ... -
Water quality assessment to protected springs in Kira Town Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2016-07)With the growth of population in urban centers in Uganda predicted to increase, there will be an increased need for clean and safe water for domestic use. It is with this in mind that suitable sources of water should be ... -
Medicinal plants and associated indigenous knowledge of the Lugbara in Arua District
(Makerere University., 2016)The role played by traditional medicine especially herbal medicine (HM) is well acknowledged globally and the documentation of this heritage cannot be overemphasized. As the world continues to evolve with changes in ... -
An assessment of community participation on the sustainability of rural water supply and sanitation projects: A case study of Buikwe town Council in Uganda
(Makerere University., 2017-01)A study was conducted to assess community participation in the sustainability of rural water supply and sanitation projects. The aim of the study was to determine the extent to which community participation influences the ... -
The epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease virus in cattle at the livestock-wildlife interface of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda
(Makerere University., 2017-10)Abstract Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an economically significant viral disease of cloven hoofed livestock and wildlife that occurs in Uganda, there is inadequate understanding of the disease and its occurrence is ... -
Management and conservation of preferred agroforestry species in Wakiso District
(Makerere University., 2016-10)Agroforestry systems offer great potential to sustainable food production, soil improvement and poverty reduction among small scale farmers in Uganda. However, their management is critically low due to lack of sufficient ...