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Scaling up the adoption of climate resilient housing among the rural households in Teso Sub-region
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
In this era of climate change with its associated climate hazards such as floods, scaling up of climate-resilient housing (CRH) is crucial especially among the rural and urban poor who live in flood-vulnerable areas. This ...
The effect of Broussonetia Papyrifera on the regeneration of selected native timber species in Mabira central forest reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
Broussonetia papyrifera has been identified as one of the top invasive species in Mabira Central Forest Reserve with potentially devastating impacts on the forest ecosystem. This study determined the effect of B. papyrifera ...
Diversity and control of invasive plant species: a case study of Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC)
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
Alien plant species distribution and population may be affected by topography, soils and climate change. In this study we aimed to examine the distribution of invasive alien species diversity, richness and evenness in ...
Assessment of training needs for climate change adaptation among farmers in Kyangwali Sub-county, Kikuube district
(Makerere University, 2020)
There is an increase in vulnerability of small scale farmers in Uganda to climate change impacts.
This is due to high exposure to the climate change impacts and ineffectiveness of the farmer’s
adaptation strategies, ...
Implications of stone quarrying on community livelihoods in Kigorobya sub county, Hoima district.
(Makerere University, 2020)
Although quarrying is economically a lucrative business, it has various socio-economic and environmental impacts for instance land degradation, air pollution and health related problems. However, very little has been ...
Attitudes of local people towards wildlife conservation in Bugoma Forest Reserve in Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2020-06)
This research dealt with the attitudes of the local people towards wildlife conservation in Bugoma Forest Reserve. The research was carried out with the objectives of finding out the perceived benefits, challenges local ...