School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS): Recent submissions
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Viability analysis of climate change adaptation and coping practices for agriculture productivity in Rwenzori Region, Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2013-05)A better understanding of processes that shape farmers‘ adaptation to climate change is critical to identify vulnerable entities and develop practical and well-targeted adaptation policies and practices. However, it is ... -
Population growth and urban infrastructural development in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2013-04)The research study was conducted in Mukono Central Division (formerly Mukono Town council), an area with the highest urban population growth of 17.6 percent per annum (UBOS, 2005). The research topic was “Population growth ... -
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 ... -
Early growth and insect herbivory of Neoboutonia Macrocalyx seedlings in different sized gaps in Kabale National Park
(Makerere University, 2010-10)Gap size is considered as a key factor to tree colonization and succession. Small gaps often show a species composition that is distinctly different from larger gaps. This species niche differentiation is influenced by ... -
Real estate development, land tenure and land value dynamics in the Peri-urban areas of Greater Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2010-10)Real Estate Development is relatively a new investment opportunity that has enabled people to purchase plots of land and construct homes in peri-urban areas of Kampala. This study is an attempt to examine the impact of ... -
Analysis of the implementation and enforcement of the Fish Act, CAP.197 (2000) on Lake Victoria in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-09)The study conducted from 1964 to 2008 examined the adequacy of the implementation and enforcement of Uganda’s Fish Act, Cap. 197 of 2000 in controlling the exploitation and conservation of fisheries resources of Lake ... -
Effects of fire frequency on plant species diversity and composition in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Southern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)In savanna grasslands worldwide, periodic fires are important forces affecting plant species composition, richness, diversity and cover (Govender et al., 2006). It is not clear, however, how variations in fire frequency ... -
The impact of crop raiding by wild animals from Bugoma Forest Reserve on farmers' livelihoods
(2010-08)This research dealt with the impact of crop raiding by wild animals from Bugoma Forest Reserve on farmers’ livelihoods. The research was carried out with the objectives of finding out the animal species most involved in ... -
Community mobilisation in rural water supply and sanitation programs: How effective is it? "A case of Wakiso District, Uganda"
(Makerere University, 2010-09)Community mobilisation is carried out in water supply and sanitation programs to stimulate the community to be active in demanding what they need, and actively participating in solving their own problems. In Uganda, as in ... -
Morphological and nutritional characteristics of Tamarindus Indica (LINN) fruits in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)An evaluation of morphological and nutritional characteristics of Tamarindus indica L. (Fabaceae) pod pulp and seeds was carried out on samples from three agro-ecological zones (West Nile, Eastern and Lake Victoria ... -
Impact of industrial effluents on water quality of receiving streams in Nakawa-Ntinda Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)The impact of industrial effluents on water quality of receiving streams in Nakawa -Ntinda industrial area was assessed so that preventive measures may be taken. The streams pass through Kinawataka wetland that is being ... -
Coverage of climate change by the mass media in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2012-11)This study, coverage of climate change by the mass media in Kampala, aims to contribute to improvement in awareness of climate change issues in Uganda with a specific focus on Kampala, which is an urban setting. Two surveys ... -
Documentation and propagation of medicinal plants used for HIV/AIDS management in Mpigi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-03)HIV/AIDS continues to exact a large toll on humans everywhere in the world. Currently western medicine remains the treatment of choice. However, it does not provide a complete cure. Treatment outcome from HAART is further ... -
Seed production, germination, seedling growth and domestication potential of Afrocarpus Usambarensis Var.dawei and Podocarpus Milanjianus in Sango Bay, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-03)Podocarpus is a genus of conifers consisting of about 100 species and distributed in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the southern hemisphere. Afrocarpus was, until recently, also part of Podocarpus in terms of the genus. ... -
Impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)This study was conducted to assess impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Lamwo District. Specific objectives ... -
Projected climate induced suitability changes in coffee prone areas of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)Knowledge about climate change over time provides a valuable insight into how the challenges posed by climate change and variability can be responded to. This study assessed the skill of various Global Climate Models (GCMs) ... -
A comparative analysis of nutrient content in foods commonly consumed by chimpanzees in captivity and in the wild
(2012-01)Chimpanzees are listed as endangered species (Caspary, 2001). Today, conservation is seen as a way to protecting surviving populations and rolling back decline in their populations. Feeding is a key part of the conservation ... -
Isolation, screening and characterization of microbes with potential application in the treatment of Kampala City Abattoir effluent
(2013-02)In Uganda, all slaughterhouses including Kampala City Abattoir do not have wastewater treatment facilities despite national discharge standards that have been put in place. Therefore in order to pave way for the design of ... -
Biodiversity monitoring in Eastern Africa
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Farmers’ Attitudes Towards On-Farm Cultivation of Indigenous Fruit Trees in Adwari Sub-County, Lira District, Uganda
(Ethnobotanical Leaflets, 2010-03)This study was conducted in Adwari sub-county, Lira district to (i) determine the conservation status and threats to indigenous fruit trees (IFTs), (ii) assess farmers’ attitudes towards IFT cultivation, (iii) documents ...