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Avian communities along a disturbance gradient in and around Budongo Forest Reserve, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
The natural forests which are the main sources of biodiversity are cleared and replaced with commercial Pine plantations to provide wood resources for the growing population and creation of fragments. This sets in an ...
Patterns of land use cover change and vegetation productivity in Amuda Catchment Area, Zombo District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Land use land cover change (LULCC) is increasingly becoming a problem in many developing countries whose human population is rapidly growing. LULCC in water catchment areas results into decrease in the swampy area, ...
An assessment on plastic waste management options: A Case of Hoima City
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Cities around the world generate around 1.3 billion tons of waste annually and this value was expected to increase to 2.2 billion by 2025. Uganda, like many other developing countries, are facing rapid urbanization of 4.5% ...
Influence of landscape mosaic on adaptation to climate variability and change among households in Bukinda Sub-County Rukiga District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Climate variability and change is increasingly becoming a major issue in highland communities owing to rapid changes it is causing to rural livelihoods. This study examined the influence of landscape mosaic on adaptation ...
Persistent incidences of poaching and its implications on ecosystem functionality and community livelihoods around QENP: case study: Kihihi subcounty
(Makerere University, 2022-02-24)
This study on the incidences of persistent poaching and its effects on ecosystem functionality and
community livelihoods around QENP was conducted in Bukorwe village Kanungu district. The
specific objectives of the study ...
Assessment of solid waste management effectiveness at Rhine Camp Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2022-01-08)
Abrupt refugee settlements in large numbers in sparsely populated, environmentally sensitive
areas are correlated with increased flow of solid waste in the environment. Due to limited data
humanitarian agencies tend to ...
Community-based mapping of ecosystem services. A case study of Nakatongoli wetland in Mityana District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on earth; they are areas permanently or periodically waterlogged which offers the neighboring communities socio-cultural, economic and ecological values. Wetland resources ...
Landuse/cover changes and the perceived impacts on the ecosystem goods obtained from Budhumbuli wetland, Jinja City
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
With increasing population coupled with land shortage in Uganda, wetlands continue to face
degradation due to mainly conversion for agricultural and settlement purposes. The objective
of this study was to generate ...
Impact of elevation on tree community structure in cedrela odorata invaded forest: a case of Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, Bushenyi, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-09)
Invasive species are a current focus of interest of ecologists, biological conservationists and natural resources managers due to their rapid spread, threat to biodiversity and damage to ecosystems. In the past, tropical ...
Assessment of the sources of water pollution and their mitigation in Kabale Municipality in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-04)
Water is one of the renewable resources essential for sustaining all forms of life ranging from food production, economic development and for general wellbeing. Water is one of the manageable natural resources as it is ...