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The contribution of non-timber forest products to incomes of households around Mabira Central Forest reserve
(Makerere University, 2021-05)
The extent to which NTFPs contribute to household income is little known and not well documented. Therefore, this study was intended to fill this gap by generating information that may lead to the sustainable use of NTFPs. ...
Opportunities and challenges of developing tourism on Buvuma Island
(Makerere University, 2021-05)
This study was carried out in Buvuma island Buvuma District to assess the opportunities and challenges of developing tourism in Uganda. The research was guided by objectives which included; to identifying tourism resources ...
Effect of variation in moisture content on the retention and penetration of CCA treated transmission poles
(Makerere University, 2021-05-05)
Eucalyptus species commonly used as utility poles for transmission lines in Uganda are treated with preservatives which enhance their service life as they are known to be subject to decay and insect attacks while in field. ...
Assessment of factors affecting tour guiding services: a case study of Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
(Makerere University, 2021)
The study assessed the factors affecting tour guiding services and was conducted at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC) found in Entebbe. It was guided by the following objectives; to assess the role and ...
The effect of soil contamination by oil hydrocarbons on the growth and yield of beans
(Makerere University, 2021)
The energy sector through the exploration of oil and gas plays an essential role in the global
economy. Uganda began oil exploration activities in the Albertine Graben in 1938 and recent
developments include the establishment ...
Assessing the composition and diversity of visitors who participate in beach tourism: a case study of Entebbe beaches
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The study assessed visitor composition and diversity of visitors participating in beach tourism. It was guided by objectives; to profile and document visitor composition and diversity at different beaches in Entebbe, to ...
Assessing the effect of climate variability on number of wildlife tourists: a case study of Kidepo National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-01-01)
Tourism heavily relies on climate as a resource and is also highly climate-sensitive. Evidence has shown that a certain amount of climate change has occurred. Africa is considered as one of the most vulnerable regions in ...
Consumer Preferences of Hospitality Services at Hotel Africana, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
The hotel industry is one of the fastest growing service industry and continuously providing a bright future to country economy. The hospitality is much wider and more complex than ever because of variety of sub industries ...
Local people participation in conservation of Mpanga Central Forest Reserve, Mpigi district
(Makerere University, 2021)
Establishing Protected Areas (PAs) is among the most common conservation interventions although these inhibit some human actions. However, adverse impacts could be balanced by maintaining ecosystem services or introducing ...
Impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-18)
This study is about the impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production in Uganda. The general objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production ...