School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS): Recent submissions
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Utilization of medicinal plants in Ikumbya Sub-county, Luuka District, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2015-12)The study on the utilization of medicinal plants in Ikumbya Sub-county, Luuka District, Uganda was carried out between September 2008 and December 2008. The specific objectives were: to document utilization of common ... -
Microbial safety of Lake Nabugabo water for recreation
(Makerere University., 2015-11)The study was carried out between November 2013 and May 2014, it aimed at assessing the suitability of Lake Nabugabo water for recreation. Faecal microbial indicator contaminants and physic-chemical characteristics of Lake ... -
Seed germination and seedling establishement at different sowing depths of selected medicinal woody plant species, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2015-12)Seed germination and seedling establishment behavior of wild medicinal woody plant species under cultivation are not fully known. Yet, cultivation provides an opportunity for ex situ conservation of threatened medicinal ... -
Assessment of the contribution of collaborative management to the livelihoods of households adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Makerere University., 2009-07-21)Collaborative management (CM) of protected areas refer to the partnership by which various stakeholders agree to share management functions, rights and responsibilities for resources under protected status. In Bwindi ... -
Tree fruiting phenology variations under changing climate: Implications on primate foraging patterns in and around Budongo forest, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2015-05)Due to observed declines in the number of fruiting trees in Budongo Forest Reserve (BFR), a study was conducted to investigate how the decline in fruiting would affect both primate foraging behaviors in and around BFR, ... -
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 ... -
Resilience of forest trees to debarking by elephants in Rabongo Forest, Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)The main purpose of the study was to ascertain tree stem abundance, composition, tree species diversity, elephant damage, and the resilience mechanisms employed by the damaged trees over the last 20 years since 1992. Data ... -
Genetic and serological analysis of foot and mouth disease viruses (FMDV) in selected domestic and wildlife populations in Kenya.
(2014)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly infectious viral disease of domestic and wild cloven-hoofed animals is endemic in Kenya and in eastern Africa. FMD virus (FMDV) exists in seven serotypes (O, A, C, Asia 1, SAT 1, SAT ... -
Development of a pilot scale anaerobic and aerobic/anoxic sequencing batch reactors and a constructed wetland system to treat abattoir wastewater.
(Makerere University, 2014)Over the past 27 years, Kampala, the Capital City of Uganda has witnessed a very high rate of population growth, urbanization and industrialization. Due to these developments, most wetlands in the environs of Kampala, ... -
An assessment of the spatial and temporal dynamics of landslide hazards and their implications on communities in Kabale District.
(Makerere University, 2014)Landslide occurrences in Kabale district is on the increase in the last 10 years. These threaten livelihood and can impact on the ecosystem services and benefits to communities. In this study, the spatial and temporal ... -
Assessing the impact of land use change on carbon stocks and implications for adaptation to climate variability on the slopes of Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)Changes in land use have been noted to affect the amount of carbon held in vegetation and soil, with implications on climate change. This study therefore aimed at improving our understanding of the impact of land use change ... -
The effect of weather on crop yields: A case study of the maize crop in Masindi District Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)Weather and crop yield is a crucial consideration for food security in Uganda. This study considered a relationship between weather and maize yield as an aid to emphasize the significance and need for weather information ... -
The effects of the wetland policy on wetland conservation and peoples’ household incomes in Kabale District.
(Makerere University, 2014)This study aimed at establishing why wetland degradation persists and recommends various strategies in wetland policy implementation and for conservation. The specific objectives were to assess local peoples’ attitudes and ... -
Community-based conservation practices carried out in and around Kalinzu Forest Reserve and their implications on conservation of local forest resources
(Makerere University, 2014)Worldwide, forests have continued to experience rapid degradation due to various factors including unsustainable utilization and increasing human population. In Uganda, most forest reserves are currently experiencing ... -
Physico-chemical and mechanical characterisation of the bark of selected ficus species growing in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-12)The bark of Ficus trees is underutilized and often linked to Cultural norms yet it can be a driving force for continuous planting of Ficus trees. In this study, the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of the bark ... -
Carbon sequestration potential of East African highland banana cultivars in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-12)Despite the global interest to increase the world’s carbon stocks, most carbon sequestration strategies have largely depended on woody ecosystems whose production is threatened by the continuous shortage of land; hence, ... -
Efficiency of solid waste management in Kampala Capital City.
(Makerere University, 2014)Poor solid waste management is still a big problem in Kampala. This continues to be a source of diverse human health problems and multiple environmental concerns. In Kampala, KCCA has partnered with private companies to ... -
Quantification of monetary losses due to illegal pitsawing in Budongo Forest, Uganda
(Commonwealth Forestry Association, 2007)SUMMARY The paper examines the financial implications of both abandoned and destroyed wood by illegal pitsawers in Budongo Forest, Uganda. It also compares the intensity of pitsawing in the Strict Nature Reserve (SNR) and ... -
A comparative study of current perceptions, attitudes, awareness and practices on the use of indoor residual spraying for control of malaria in a rural and urban community in Kabale District.
(Makerere University, 2014)Regardless of many initiatives taken by government and international organizations such to reduce and completely whip out malaria, still malaria kills over 1.0 million people each year in Sub Saharan Africa. This could be ... -
The contribution of rural small-holder- farming landscapes towards carbon sequestration: A case study of Maleka Parish, Mayuge District.
(Makerere University, 2014-07)Uganda’s landscape is dominated by Small scale farmers who maintain trees on-farm to satisfy their basic needs. On-farm trees contribute to reduction of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and in this way contribute climate ...