School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Local level awareness and adaptation to climate change in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study investigated the awareness of and adaptation to climate change among residents of selected cells in Lira City. The research objectives were to determine the extent to which local people are aware of weather and ... -
Assessment of solid waste management practices in Nakasero Market, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Solid Waste Management in markets is one of the biggest challenges facing city authorities across the world due to exponential rise in volumes generated exceeding the technical and financial capacity for collection and ... -
Water, Health and Sanitation Related Diseases and Risk Factors in High Density Low Income Urban Settlements in New Cities in Uganda: A Case Study of Ojwina Ward, Lira West Division, Lira City
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study was carried out to access the WASH practices and related sanitary diseases in Ojwina ward, Lira West Division. The objectives were to access community WASH knowledge, perceptions and practices; community awareness ... -
The influence of land use practices on soil erosion processes in Kigezi Highlands, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The highlands of south western Uganda are one of the major areas affected by soil erosion. This study aimed at analyzing the influence of land use practices on the occurrence of soil erosion in south western highlands of ... -
Assessment of climate variability and its implication on black bean yield variations in Kitgum district, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Climate variability poses a threat to the sustainability of agricultural production particularly black bean production among local farmers in Kitgum district. Understanding climate variability and its implication on black ... -
Assessing adoption of improved cook stoves among households in Kolir Sub County, Bukedea District
(Makerere University, 2023)In many rural areas, usage of improved cook stoves is still limited as majority of people still use traditional cook stoves. The study aimed at generating knowledge necessary for informing interventions for promoting use ... -
Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Agro-Based Livelihoods in Ogolai Sub-County, Amuria District in Teso Sub-Region
(Makerere University, 2023-08-05)Rain-fed agriculture forms the back bone of many rural communities in Africa. However, there an increasing trend in rainfall variability and associated extreme events in form of drought and floods, and a growing uncertainty ... -
Assessment of solid waste management practices of Kampala capital city, a case study of Bwaise, Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2023-08-24)The study's field results assist the Bwaise community and local policymakers, in particular, become more aware of issues related to rubbish management. The increased awareness was aided in the development of initiatives ... -
Assessment of charcoal production drivers in Serere district. A case study of Kateta Sub - County
(Makerere University, 2023-06-02)A strong desire by charcoal producers to cash in a soaring demand for charcoal for cooking, especially in urban areas, is resulting in environmental degradation on a large scale, threatening the health of human and natural ... -
Challenges during recruitment, selection and placement of workers in the hospitality industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2023-05-09)The thesis presents a collection that has been submitted for examination, which investigates the challenges during recruitment selection and the placement of workers in the hospitality industry in Uganda based on the case ... -
The charcoal production value chain in Kasagama sub-county, Lyantonde district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This research dealt with charcoal production value chain in Kasagama S/C of Lyantonde District. This study emanates from the fact that charcoal production value chain is a source of income to many people in Lyantonde ... -
Assessing the role of biomass dependence on climate change. A case study of fuel wood production in Nabisweera Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2021-02-08)Over dependence on wood fuel (charcoal and firewood) biomass is thought to be one of the causes of climate change in Uganda. This study revealed outcomes relating to the role of biomass dependence on climate change in ... -
Identification and occurrence of various species of Mistletoes on Tea cultivars at Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute Gene-bank, Kyenjojo District
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This research conducted was about identifying the various species of mistletoes in the Tea gene bank at Rwebitaba Tea Research station under National Agricultural Research Organization Kyenjojo district. The research was ... -
Assessing effects of solid waste management and social perception towards waste disposal in Kiyindi landing site
(Makerere University, 2022)Solid waste disposal and management is both an urban and rural problem. Every person is a potential generator of waste and thus a contributor to this problem. This study was carried out in Kiyindi landing site on Lake ... -
Status of agroforestry practices for soil conservation in Nama Subcounty, Mukono District
(2022-10-20)Various agroforestry practices have been incorporated into the farming systems in Nama Sub County. This study assessed the status of agroforestry practices for soil conservation in Nama sub county Mukono District. The ... -
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF USING PINE BARK MIXED WITH PEAT MOSS AS A NURSERY GROWTH MEDIUM FOR PINUS CARIBAEA
(2022-10)Tree nurseries in Uganda use conventional growth medium comprising mycorrhizal soils, loam and sandy soils mixed in a ratio of 3:1:1 to raise Pinus caribaea seedlings. Pinus caribaea is among the leading plantation ... -
Assessing the sources of water pollution and mitigation measures in Kawempe division Wakiso District Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Water is an essential renewable resource for all forms of sustainable life and disturbance in its composition affects many lives. Water pollution has become rampant and serious problem in the world and threatens the ... -
Effects of soil erosion on household food security in Kashare sub-county, Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2022)Over the years, the lives and livelihoods of the communities living within the erosion hotspots of the kasharesub county have immensely been affected. This has greatly changed the outlook of community management in the ... -
Management and preservation of historical monuments for promotion of tourism in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022)Monuments (historical monuments) are fixed assets that are of public interest, identifiable because of particular historic, national, regional, local, religious or symbolic significance and usually accessible to the general ... -
An assessment of the impacts of urbanization to the community in biiso town council buliisa district
(2023)Urbanization is one of the major trends in the world with both negative and positive effects to the community. This book looks at the impacts of urbanization to the community in Buliisa district. This has been handled ...