Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) by Subject "Deforestation"
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Assessing the drivers of deforestation in Bujjuko village in Mpigi district
(Makerere University, 2019-09-06)This research focused on the drivers of deforestation in Lwamunda central forest reserve. The research was carried out with the objectives of finding out the direct and indirect drivers of deforestation and measures that ... -
Effects of tobacco growing on tree species diversity and composition: A case study of Kabwoya Sub-County, Kikuube District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-30)Tobacco is now widely grown as a cash crop in developing countries like Uganda, but faces unregulated destruction of trees which is not compatible with SDG goal 13 and 15. However, comprehensive studies about the tobacco ... -
Effects of tobacco growing on tree species diversity and composition: A case study of Kabwoya Sub-County, Kikuube District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-25)Tobacco is now widely grown as a cash crop in developing countries like Uganda, but faces unregulated destruction of trees which is not compatible with SDG goal 13 and 15. However, comprehensive studies about the tobacco ... -
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 ... -
The extent and drivers of deforestation: a case of Kagombe central forest reserve, Kibaale district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-24)The practice of deforestation is highly increasing in protected forests in Uganda. This is due to shortage of land for cultivation due to the ever-increasing population. This has resulted into the decline in the forest ... -
The impact of deforestation on the natural forests in Nambieso sub-county, Kwania district
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)The objective of this study has been to examine the impact of deforestation on the natural Forrest in Nambieso Sub-county, Kwania district. Specific objectives of the research are: (1) To identify the effects of deforestation ...