School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Assessing the implication of solar energy uptake on community livelihoods in Lwengo district. a case study of Kisekka sub-county
(Makerere university, 2022-10)The purpose of this study was to assess the implications of solar energy uptake on community livelihoods in Lwengo District. The study was guided by three questions: What are the perceptions on the use of solar energy in ... -
Estimation of a catchment scale evapotranspiration using water balance equation over Lake Kyoga catchment
(Makerere university, 2022-10)This study uses the water balance equation to calculate catchment scale evapotranspiration (ET) with observations of recipitation, runoff, and terrestrial water storage changes (TWSC) for the period 2001-2020. Two ET ... -
Assessment of used female sanitary pads management
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)Poor menstrual waste management practices have been associated with adverse environmental outcomes. This is because of impacts like blockage of sewage pipes, contamination of the soil, air pollution which affects the ... -
Investigating the impact of visibility on flight operations at Entebbe International Airport
(Makerere university, 2022-11-07)Low visibility conditions create numerous operational and safety hazards in air transport. The general objective of this study was to examine the impact of visibility on flight delays at EIA. To achieve this, the ... -
Assessing nitrate pollution in shallow water wells of Kibaale sub county, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Worldwide, shallow ground water well pollution by nitrate is on the rise, with 30 regions in Africa reporting critical situation and this is threatening supply of high-quality drinking water to the people. Nitrate pollution ... -
Assessing the effects of leachate on surface water quality: case of Kibati dumpsite, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-22)A wide range of water usage as a critical resource in our daily activities goes through domestic, agricultural, transportation, industrial and health care. Usually, in developing countries, small households and small ... -
Contributions of Agroforestry to household livelihood improvement in Mitooma sub-county, Mitooma district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)While agroforestry practices are associated with many benefits that provide livelihoods to many households, there is limited understanding of the contribution of agroforestry practices towards household livelihood ... -
Investigating the impacts of impervious surfaces on ground water recharge in Murchison Bay catchment, Kampala District between 1990 and 2020
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Variations in the rate of impervious surfaces directly impact groundwater recharge. The present study investigated the impacts of impervious surfaces on ground water recharge in Murchison Bay catchment, (Kampala district) ... -
Assessing the impacts of clay excavation on cultivation in Luzira wetland
(Makerere University, 2023-01-03)This study is aimed at assessing the impacts of clay excavation on cultivation in luzira wetland. The study was carried out in 6 random selected villages in luzira parish, Nakawa division and a sample of 60 respondents was ... -
Primate conservation and attitudes towards primates around Kibale national park
(Makerere University, 2022-12-28)People’s attitude towards primates is one of the major factors of primate conservation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the connection between the current local knowledge and cultural significance of the ... -
Domestic solid waste segregation and collection practices in Bwaise Slum, Kawempe Division Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)The rapid population growth in urban centers has continued to amplify the challenge of solid waste management at both global and regional levels. At the global level, the already high rate of solid waste generated is ... -
Effects of industrial effluents on water quality and local people adjacent to Kirinya wetland, Jinja district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Kirinya wetland faces severe degradation. This is majorly resulting from human activities carried out like the discharge of untreated effluents by the surrounding fish industry. Wetlands are most valuable natural resource ... -
Financial analysis of competing land use practices
(Makerere University, 2022)The financial analysis of competing land use practices is so important in land allocation decisions made by farmers, since land is a scarce resource. In this study, the financial viability of three competing land uses; ... -
Recovery of seed removal rates in the former saw mill site in Budongo CFR western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-28)Seed dispersal and predation by animals often drive plant regeneration. In most studies, seed removers have a much greater role in dispersing early successional specie. This study generated information on the current ... -
Assessing benefits and challenges facing urban farmers in Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-21)Gender issues in agricultural production are one way for women and men to benefit equally from economic development. As urban population increases, there is growing interest in developing sustainable urban farming practices ... -
Effects of sugarcane farming on household food insecurity in Namwiwa sub-county Kaliro district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-22)The study was conducted to assess the effects of sugarcane farming on food insecurity on the people of Namwiwa sub-county, Kaliro district. Data was collected using questionnaires and field observations. The results show ... -
Comparing the effluent from Mbarara referral hospital sewage treatment plant with the national standards for effluent discharge into the environment
(Makerere University, 2022-12-01)Provision of health care, like any other human activities, generates waste which has to be managed and disposed off in a safe manner to minimize risks posed to the health of health workers, clients and the community at ... -
Basic density and selected strength and stiffness properties of kiln-dried Pinus caribaea wood
(Makerere University, 2022-12-19)Pine species are widely commercialized for its wood and has intentionally been introduced to establish forest plantations since the second part of the 19th century. Wood has to be dried to improve workability, acoustic ... -
Community understanding of the role of trees in Kampala City, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-07)Urban trees are increasingly growing in very harsh urban environments due to urbanization. There is a growing recognition that urban trees improve the quality of urban life in many ways, providing both tangible and ... -
Assessing the implications of human population growth and rural development on Nyaruteme wetland in Itojo sub-county Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-18)A research study on the implications of human population growth and rural development was undertaken on the Nyaruteme wetland in Itojo sub-county Ntungamo district of western Uganda. The objectives of the study were to ...