Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection by Subject "Ecosystem services"
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Assessing the trade-offs between urbanization and the flow of ecosystem services with associated effects on people’s livelihoods, a case of Kitintale zone xii wetland.
(Makerere university, 2023-08)Urbanization is a global phenomenon that has led to significant changes in land use, economic activity, and culture, resulting in the conversion of non-urban areas into urbanized ones. This urban expansion often comes at ... -
Assessment of wetland use/cover change and effects on ecosystem services: a study on Nyamagita Catchment, Masindi district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Wetlands, also commonly called swamps in Uganda, are estimated to cover about 13% of the total land surface (about 30,000km2) of the country and represent considerable ecological, social and economic resources. However, ... -
Effect of payment for ecosystem services projects to the livelihoods: a case study of TGB farmers in Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2019)The study to examine the effect of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes to the livelihoods in Hoima district was carried out in two parishes; Bwikya and Kapapi. It specifically focused on; documenting the motivation ... -
The impacts of human activities on wetlands: a case study of Kazizi wetland in Bwikara sub county Kagadi district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-29)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 ...