School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS): Recent submissions
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Attitudes of local communities towards protected areas without tourism incentives: A case study of Ajai Wildlife Reserve, Arua District.
(2013)Approaches to the management of protected areas that involve the participation of local communities are now being widely promoted by conservationists. This is because conservationists view local peoples' support for protected ... -
Effects of mining activities on Kibali river water quality before the implementation of Kibali gold mine.
(2013)This is study intended to i) determine the land-use/cover change in Kibali catchment, ii) characterize the quality of Kibali river water before the implementation of Kibali Gold Mine in North-eastern D.R.Congo, and iii) ... -
Hindrances to commercialization of fish farming in rural areas: a case study of Mutara Sub County in Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2010-05)The study was conducted in Mutara Sub County of Bushenyi district to investigate hindrances to commercialization of fish farming. Specific objectives were to assess the status of fish farming, investigate major hindrances ... -
Environmental impacts of tourism development on River Nile in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012)River Nile and the environs of Jinja town are among the leading tourism destinations in Uganda, offering tourists an opportunity to participate in viewing the Source of Africa’s longest river; the associated falls; river ... -
Wetland resource use and conservation practices by the local communities in Kanyum and Nyero Sub-Counties, Kumi District.
(Makerere University, 2009-11)Wetland resources use and conservation by the local communities of Kanyum and Nyero sub-counties in Kumi district was assessed between May and August, 2007. The objectives were to (i) identify and document different wetland ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Plastics waste management in Kisenyi, Kampala Central Division.
(2012)The main objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the management of plastic waste in Kampala central division. The study was carried out in Kampala Central Division with interviews and self-administered ... -
Women’s access rights to resources: a case of indigenous fruit trees in Fissebu Region, Liberia.
(Makerere University, 2012-05)About 80% of food production in Sub-Saharan Africa is carried out by women, who own less than 20% of the region’s land. Also, women rights to land and land-based resources are tied up in the state of tenure insecurity. ... -
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 ... -
A comparative analysis of small mammal assemblages in and around Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012)In this study of a comparative analysis of small mammal assemblages in and around Budongo Forest Reserve, there were three objectives; 1) to determine the habitat characteristics of the unlogged and logged compartments ... -
The influence of internally displaced persons' settlements on the abundance, diversity and conversation of indigenous tree resources in the Shea Park-lands of Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010)A study to assess the influence of Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDP) settlements on the abundance, diversity and conservation of shea parkland tree resources was carried out in Lira and Pader districts, Northern Uganda, ... -
Noninvasive analysis of population genetic structure of Mountain Gorillas (Gorilla beringei berigei) of Bwindi National Park in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-12)Several studies on mountain gorillas have focused on behavior and the recent census. Very little is known about the genetic structure that exists in this endangered species despite the numerous intervention measures being ... -
Pollinator biodiversity and economic value of pollination services in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-09-28)Pollinators are keystone organisms that provide ecosystem services of high economic value, particularly in the agricultural sector in most agro-ecosystems of the world. The global annual value of the ecological services ... -
The challenges of solid waste management: a case study of Kawempe and Rubaga Division, Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-12)Solid waste management is increasingly becoming the biggest problem in many urban centres of the world and Kampala is no exception. Research results in this report are from a study on the challenges of solid waste management ... -
Mycorrhizal assemblages and potential for enhancing growth of calliandra calothyrsus and sorghum bicolor in degraded lands: the case of Mabira Forest Reserve and semi-arid Soroti
(Makerere University, 2010-04)Forest degradation has been going on at an alarming rate, threatening the stability of many ecosystems in Uganda. In the last few decades, several restoration attempts have been made but the process has been very slow and ... -
Assessment of domestic water quality in the peri-urban settlements of Lira Municipality, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2008)Lira Municipality has had domestic water stress and poor sanitation due to the displacement of the rural community as a result of the 20 years LRA insurgency. This study was conducted to identify the major domestic water ... -
Evaluation of soil and soil improvement methods for ginger production in Ntenjeru Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2012-06)Organic ginger production is one of the upcoming commercial farming systems in Uganda most prominent in the central part of the country. There was a growing concern about ginger production and its profitability in order ... -
Waste management in urban and peri-urban intensive dairy production systems: A case study of Makindye and Ssisa Sub Counties
(Makerere University, 2010)Smallholder dairy production is increasingly becoming recognised by urban and peri-urban dwellers as an important source of income. Previously, some farmers used to practice smallholder dairy production as a hobby however, ... -
Molecular genetics of foot-and-mouth disease and the role of small ruminants in its epidemiology in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-06)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the focus of this study, is one of the most important livestock diseases that undermine livestock production and marketing in the world. In Uganda, control of FMD has mainly been through ...