School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection
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Comparing the effectiveness of constructed wetlands with municipal wastewater treatment plant.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-10)Landfills are the commonest method of final waste disposal for municipal waste in many countries (Kamaruddin et al., 2017). The popularity of landfilling amongst countries, poor, developing and developed alike, can be ... -
Biodiversity and nature based tourism at Zika Forest in Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Tourism is one of the essential sectors contributing to economic development of most of the developing countries. Most developing countries depend on the gift of nature for tourism. Nature based tourism is among the major ... -
Impact of climate changing patterns of malaria disease in Kampala district from (2011 to 2020).
(Makerere University, 2023-11-11)ABSTRACT Globally, the prevalence of malaria disease has escalated to over 240 million cases annually and while over 600,000 deaths occur due to the effect of the problem, emerging data supports the link between the ... -
Local community involvement in promotion of sustainable tourism development: a case study of Sanga Town, Lake Mburo National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The purpose of this report is to offer information about the local community involvement in promotion of sustainable tourism development around Lake Mburo national park in Sanga town. The objectives for which the research ... -
Socio-economic effects of tourism activities to the local communities in Buhoma Town Council around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The purpose of this study was to establish the social-economic effects of tourism activities to the local communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with a focus on Nkwenda Village in Buhoma Town Council. ... -
Assessing the impacts of Indian Ocean Dipole on the seasonal rainfall patterns of Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Eastern Uganda is characterized by a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Rainfall is a critical resource for agriculture and water security in the region, and its variability has significant ... -
Farmers adoption of climate variability and change mitigation practices in Bwamiramira sub-county Kibaale district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-15)following the industrial revolution,the global climate has been changing. the 1972 Stockholm United Nations conference sparked the revelation of mitigation measures to address the different challenges to climate. however, ... -
Utilization and on- farm conservation strategies of Canarium schweinfurthii in Buikwe district.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-03)Canarium schweinfurthii (Engl.) is one of the indigenous fruit tree species belonging to the Burseraceae family. It is part of wild and semi-wild foods that form a significant portion of the global food basket. In ... -
Analyzing the determinants and effectiveness of farmer's adaptation strategies to rainfall variability in Lwampanga subcounty, Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Climate change characterized by rainfall variability is a major constraint to Uganda’s agricultural sector. It has adversely affected the farmers mostly in the semi- arid and arid communities and the situation is expected ... -
Assessment of the Acholi traditional songs and dances for cultural tourism in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The study examined Acholi traditional songs and dances as cultural heritage resources for development of cultural tourism as a unique product niche in northern Uganda. The aim was to understand the significance of these ... -
Employee skills and service delivery in Kampala hotels
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The study sought to the level of employee’s skills and service delivery and implications for service delivery in Kampala hotels. The specific objectives of the study were: to examine the level of employee’s core skills in ... -
Assessment of Bagungu community participation in wildlife conservation in Murchison falls national park.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This study was carried out to assess the participation of Bagungu community in wildlife conservation in Murchison falls national park in Uganda. The objectives were to assess the processes of local community participation ... -
Assessment on motorist behavior at zebra crossings in Kampala city Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-30)The objective of this study was to assess the impact of zebra crossings on motorist behavior at pedestrian crossings in Uganda. Zebra crossings play a vital role in ensuring pedestrian safety by providing designated points ... -
To examine the local people participation in tourism for inclusive development: a case of Budondo sub-county Jinja district.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-20)The objectives of the study included the following; to assess the activities that local people participate in tourism, to examine the problems that limit local people from effectively participating in tourism, and to ... -
Assessment of the impacts of Kiteezi landfill on the health of residents in Kiteezi, Kawempe division.
(Makerere University, 2023)The study was conducted to assess the impacts of kiteezi landfill to the health of the residents around it. This study employed a research design and it focused on the diseases that were caused as a result of the landfill ... -
The effect of tree spacing on early growth and performance of Eucalyptus grandis/ Eucalyptus camandulensis(GC 550) grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10-05)There is high demand of wood by people in Uganda and yet there is limited information about most of the tree species especially hybrid eucalyptus clones like GC550, GUs that grow quickly so as to meet the demands of wood ... -
The contribution of non-governmental organisations (NGO) in promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) among smallholder farmers: A case study of Northern Uganda Resielence Initiative (NURI) in Nebbi District.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Climate change poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity, particularly for smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda. This study investigates the role of Civil Society Organizations, Specifically the Northern ... -
Occurrence and infestation of termites in Makerere University training and research forest plantation in Masindi district Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-23)Termites are one of the major constraints on eucalyptus germplasms in Makerere University training and Research forest plantation in Masindi district. This study was aimed at evaluating the occurrence and infestation of ... -
A study of Wild and Semi-Wild Edible Plants Used by the Ethur Community of Abim District in Karamoja Sub-region.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study of wild and semi-wild edible plants used by the Ethur community of Abim district in Karamoja sub-region was conducted in Arembwola, Kanu and Aninata parishes in Abim Sub County. The study objectives were (i) to ... -
Assessing carbon stocks in different land cover/use types in Masindi and Bulisa districts.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)In this study, I compared average carbon stocks in Masindi district in areas around Budongo central forest reserve and other land cover/use types around the CFR. The study focused on aboveground carbon (AGC) and soil organic ...