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The local community's perceptions and attitude towards ecotourism development in Busitema Forest Reserve in Busia district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study aimed at Analyzing the Local Community’s Perceptions and Attitude Towards Ecotourism Development in Busitema Forest Reserve in Busia District. Specially three objectives guided this study and these were; 1). To ... -
Analysis of the impact of gold mining on site neighboring vegetation in Katsyoha-Kitomi Central Forest Reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-12)Gold mining has increasingly become a great threat on the integrity of tropical forest ecosystems, and due to increasing gold demand majorly for personal consumption like jewelry especially in China, India and other areas. ... -
An Assessment of the impact of climate change on crop suitability in Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-19)Climate change refers to any systematic change in the long-term statistics of climate sustained over several decades or longer. It is as a result of changes in rainfall and temperature. This study examined observed and ... -
A study of water-based tourism in Ivunamba, Jinja district.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-22)The study examined water-based tourism in Ivunamba, Jinja District. The objectives were to profile the water-based tourist‘s attractions and activities in Ivunamba, Jinja District, to examine the benefits of water-based ... -
Application of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation by local communities living around Budongo central forest reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-18)A study to examine the application of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation by local communities living around Budongo central forest reserve, a case study of Nyabyeya-2,Nyakafunjo and Panyana villages, Masindi ... -
Analyzing the level of school preparedness to flood occurrences in Bwaise III, Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Floods are frequent and widespread natural hazards with severe socio-economic losses and environmental impacts. Floods impact the school sector with serious implications on the enrollment attendance, internal efficiency ... -
Effect of plastic waste soil contamination on urban agriculture production in Kampala District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-15)Plastic waste pollution is one of the challenges faced by people globally; 79% is disposed of in landfills and the rest in the open field through open dumping. Plastic waste in East Africa threatens crop production, leading ... -
Willingness of wetland squatters to participate in wetland restoration activities in Kirinya wetland, Kira Municipality, Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-26)Wetland degradation and encroachment has been on the rise since the drastic increase in human populations since they have for long been seen as the expansion land to the squatters since they are held in trust by the ... -
Cropping systems that simultaneously achieve biodiversity conservation as well as improved livelihoods: a case study of Kikuube district.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Various cropping systems have been adopted and used around the globe to produce crops for food as well as cash crops. However, there is concern about how different cropping systems impact on native biodiversity in the ... -
Evaluating the accuracy and skill of predicting rainfall in Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts at Entebbe International Airport
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Weather forecasting is a critical aspect for optimizing aerodrome operations. It allows ensuring on-ground and en-route safe and efficient air traffic management. The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) in particular summarizes ... -
Factors influencing small-scale coffee productivity in Mpeefu subcounty, Kagadi district
(Makerere University, 2023-11-17)Coffee Is one of the plantation commodities that has an important role in the national economy, especially as an employment provider, a source of farmer’s income and a source of foreign exchange.This research study ... -
An analysis of land use land cover changes and the urban heat island effect in Mbale and Jinja cities
(Makerere University, 2023-11)As economic globalization continues to intensify, there is an increasing trend of Land Use Land Cover change in many cities. It is likely that the rapid urbanization and population growth will result in anthropogenic Land ... -
Enhancing community participation in biodiversity conservation within Mabira forest reserve, central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study was undertaken to identify strategies for enhancing community participation in biodiversity conservation within protected areas, specifically the Central Forest Reserves. It was carried out in and around Mabira ... -
Assessing the potential of waste resource recovery and management practices at the disposal sites in the Kawempe division
(2023-11-15)Globally, the increasing waste generation due to the exploding population has posed significant questions on global waste resource recovery and management practices. This has triggered a growing interest in waste resource ... -
Behavioural analysis of students towards sorting of wastes at the department of environmental management, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)This study presents a comprehensive behavioural analysis of students' waste sorting practices at the Department of Environmental Management. The main objective was to conduct a thorough assessment of students' waste sorting ... -
The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on NGOs and CBOS engagement in environmental protection, in the eastern division, Soroti city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on NGOs and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) engaged in environmental protection initiatives in the Eastern Division of Soroti City, Uganda. The study employed ... -
Effects of tobacco farming on forest cover in Midia Sub –county, Koboko District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Tobacco has existed in historic days and is now widely grown as a cash crop in developing countries like Uganda. Tobacco farming contributes to environmental degradation. Tobacco farming practices also pose a challenge for ... -
Estimating carbon dioxide emissions from deforestation over Mabira central forest reserve from 2000 to 2020
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This study examined the trends in carbon dioxide emissions from deforestation in the Mabira Central Forest Reserve from 2001 to 2020. The objectives were to analyze changes in forest cover, assess biomass and carbon stock ... -
Community participation in ecotourism development and conservation of forest resources: A case study of Mabira forest in Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2023-10-16)This study was conducted in Mabira Forest Reserve, an ecotourism site covering 306 square kilometers in Buikwe district between Lugazi and Jinja on the main Kampala-Jinja highway, in Uganda. The study investigated how ... -
Assessing the effects of climate variability on cassava production in Kolir sub-county-Bukedea district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study examined the effects of climate variability on cassava production in the Kolir sub-county of Bukedea district. Cassava is a staple food to over 800 million people in the whole world; it's the second most grown ...
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