School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing food accessibility among rural households in Kitgum District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The study Asseessd the factors that influence the accessibility of food among rural households in Labongo Akwang sub county Kitgum district with specific objectives of characterizing rural households, the factors that ... -
Adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods: case study of Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)This study assessed the adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods in Nangabo sub county Wakiso District. The study examined and documented the agroforestry tree species and agricultural ... -
Assessing the knowledge and attitudes of Makerere University undergraduate students towards adoption of sustainable solid waste management practices: a case study of sustainable solid waste disposal practices
(Makerere University, 2021-05-25)Solid waste disposal practices among Makerere University undergraduate students has been a major challenge of the University management since the advent of private sponsored students scheme in the 1990s that saw a ... -
An assessment of habitat preferences of marabou storks in Makerere University campus
(Makerere University, 2021-01-01)Due to the important role marabou storks play in the environment, this study was conducted at Makerere University to generate knowledge to enhance conservation of these birds. Marabou storks are scavengers thereby helping ... -
Evaluation of bricks produced from a mix of sawdust-sand- cement as a potential construction material for low-cost housing in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-19)Increasing costs of sand bricks in Uganda is challenging many local communities to construct good family houses. A study was done to support low-cost construction by developing a sawdust-sand-brick that can replace sand ... -
An assessment of the environmental and socio-economic impacts of sand mining activities in Lwera, Nkozi sub-county, Mpigi district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)Sand mining has been one of the serious environmental problems around the globe in recent years, as the plains, swamps, rivers are widely exploited, materials like sand have been exploited due to man's attempt to satisfy ... -
The relevance of meteorological data in the fight of radiation related diseases in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-29)People are exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) throughout their entire lives. Exposure to UVR was vital but also posed serious risks which include skin cancer, eye cataracts, immuno suppression, premature aging ... -
Examining the impact of climate and land use/cover changes on the water resources of River Rwizi catchment.
(Makerere University, 2021-10-27)River Rwizi catchment is vulnerable to changing climate and land use type/land cover changes because it relies heavily on rainfall. The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between climate and land ... -
Assessment of the regeneration of chimpanzee food trees in the logged and unlogged compartments of Budongo forest in western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Regeneration is a key factor in conservation of threatened of species like the chimpanzees and thus an understanding of the natural regeneration and population trends of chimpanzee food trees is required. This study assessed ... -
Contributions of tree planting towards people’s livelihood of Kaptanya sub-county, Kapchorwa district
(Makerere University, 2022-05-18)The study was conducted on the assessment of the contributions of tree planting towards people‟s livelihood of Kaptanya sub county, Kapchorwa district. The objectives of the study were; to identify the tree species grown ... -
Colonization of native tree species beneath a teak plantation adjacent to Budongo forest in western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-18)The hypothesis that exotic tree plantations foster the regeneration of native woody species was tested through a study of tree species diversity, composition, and functional traits of native trees colonizing the Nyakafunjo ... -
Exploring the potential of Namasole Bagaala Yaze heritage site for cultural tourism
(Makerere University, 2022-02-20)This study was carried out at Namasole Bagaala Yaze heritage site located along Mpererwe road with the purpose of exploring the potential of Namasole Bagaala Yaze heritage site for cultural tour ism. The overall objective ... -
Novel and innovative ways of marketing and promoting culture based tourism for the improvement of community livelihoods
(Makerere University, 2022-02-18)Like most countries in the world, culture-based tourism in Uganda can form a crucial part of community livelihood development by providing market for locally made goods and services, catalyzing physical infrastructure ... -
An assessment of the impacts of rainfall variability on school attendance among day secondary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-01-29)The occurrence of rainfall variability is common in various parts of Uganda including Kampala district. Uganda is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability. The study was undertaken with the aim of assessing the ... -
Municipal Solid Waste Management, “a Perspective on Lira Municipal Council”
(Makerere University, 2022-05-10)In many urban areas of the world, municipal solid waste management (MSW) is a major challenge, especially in the cities of developing countries. The study sought to assess effects of municipal solid waste management in ... -
Effect of land use/cover change on sediment load of the Mpanga river sub-catchment
(Makerere University, 2022)Like other countries in the sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda is not an exception to the effects of land use/cover changes on the environment. Specifically, the study intended to determine the effects of land use/cover changes ... -
Assessment of the contribution of local community in conservation of wildlife resources around Kidepo National Park, Kaabong district
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)This assessed the contributions of the local communities in the conservation of wildlife resources around Kidepo valley national park, case study of the IK community in Kaabong district, Karamoja region. The study objectives ... -
Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on tourism labour market in Uganda: a case study of selected tour firms in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-05-15)The major purpose of the study was to examine the effects of COVID-19 on the tourism labour market in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were: to examine the current level and categories of workforce in tour ... -
Assessing the conservation challenges of protected areas in Uganda: a case study of Kibale National Park
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)This study assessed the conservation challenges of protected areas in Uganda: a case study of Kibale national park. It specifically sought to identify the conservation challenges of protected areas, the causes of the ... -
Effects of tobacco growing on tree species diversity and composition: A case study of Kabwoya Sub-County, Kikuube District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-25)Tobacco is now widely grown as a cash crop in developing countries like Uganda, but faces unregulated destruction of trees which is not compatible with SDG goal 13 and 15. However, comprehensive studies about the tobacco ...