School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Assessing compliance to environmental impact assessment by fuel stations in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-20)The research was conducted to find out how compliant are the fuel stations in Mukono district to Environmental impact assessment set conditions approval. Also to find the challenges do Natural resources officers, ... -
The effect of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (NPK) fertilizer on nutrient uptake and yield of soybean (Glycine max (l.) Merr.)
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Soya bean is an important oil crop, protein source and a cake after pressing out the oil is widely used as a component of livestock feed. Despite the growth in the livestock sector implying increased demand for feed, ... -
Assessing the composition of hazardous waste in the dump sites of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-04-22)There is a steady increase in the rate at which waste is dumped in Makerere University as long as there is a big population of people in the university. This is more evident during the course of academic semesters, ... -
The impact of deforestation on the natural forests in Nambieso sub-county, Kwania district
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)The objective of this study has been to examine the impact of deforestation on the natural Forrest in Nambieso Sub-county, Kwania district. Specific objectives of the research are: (1) To identify the effects of deforestation ... -
Challenges of managing and conserving UNESCO world heritage sites for tourism in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)This study was done with a purpose of finding out challenges facing management and conservation of UNESCO world heritage sites for tourism in Uganda using the case of Kasubi tombs.The study objectives were to assess the ... -
Analyzing the economic contribution of domestic tourism in Uganda: a case study of UWEC
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The study was carried out to find out the „‟Economic Contribution of Domestic Tourism in Uganda’’. The researcher used the following objectives to get information. To examine the importance of domestic tourism industry and ... -
The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Weather and Climate Forecasting in Kakooge village, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Ugandans rely on agriculture as their primary source of income. The majority of Ugandans, however, are vulnerable to climate change and fluctuation due to their reliance on rain-fed agriculture. Farmers' resilience to ... -
Tourism attractions, facilities and activities in the Mount Elgon sub region
(Makerere University, 2018-11-21)This Study was carried out to assess the tourism attractions, facilities and activities in the Mount Elgon sub region for tourism development. The objectives were 1) to examine the tourism attractions and associated ... -
Assessment of the effects of wetland degradation on people’s livelihood: a case study of Orusindura wetland in Kitagata subcounty, Sheema district
(Makerere University, 2022-04-14)Wetland degradation is a severe environmental problem in the world despite values they provide. Wetlands provide goods and services to people for their livelihoods. These include; food, medicine, sand, clay, fuel wood, ... -
Contribution of agroforestry to food security in Ntwetwe Sub-county, Kyankwanzi district
(Makerere University, 2019-08-17)The role of agroforestry in supporting food and nutritional security has been widely recognized in especially rural parts of developing Countries. It is factual that, physical and economic accessibility to food is still ... -
The impact of rainfall variability on coffee production in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-06)Coffee is one of the primary sources of income for millions of smallholder farmers and households, and the price farmers get for their coffee is normally influenced by bean quality in terms of size, and physical attributes, ... -
Examining the effect short-lived pollutants on rainfall variability and extremes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-31)The climate of Uganda had for decades proved of its natural variability; featured with floods, and droughts; and their resulting negative impacts on the socio-economic welfare of the country. The study used secondary data ... -
Analysis of the implications of disasters on food security in, Bududa district on the slopes of Mt. Elgon
(Makerere University, 2022-04-08)In Uganda, the rate of disaster increases and food security decline is alarming yet food is known to play an important role in the livelihoods of many people in the country. This survey conducted from Bududa district in ... -
Examining the changes and trends in observed and projected intense rainfall events over Uganda’s Lake Victoria Basin
(Makerere University, 2022-03-17)Daily intense rainfall events have a profound impact on the environment and society often leading to agricultural, economic and human loss especially around the LVB of Uganda. Timely and reliable prediction of events is ... -
Assessing the impact of floods on infrastructure in Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-25)Floods cause infrastructural damage on global scale especially in developing countries. The study’s main objective was to assess the impact of floods on infrastructure in Kasese district from 2000 to 2020. This study ... -
A comparative performance analysis on energy efficiency and emissions of fuel briquettes made from fecal sludge blended with other biomass materials
(Makerere University, 2022-03)This study explored the potential of utilization of fecal sludge mixed with a variety of agricultural residues, for production of solid biofuels for use in household and institutional combustion systems. A mixing ratio of ... -
Status of ecotourism in Mpanga Forest Reserve and the role of local communities
(Makerere University, 2022)This study was conducted in Mpanga forest, Mpigi district, 37 kilometers approximately from Kampala. Mpanga forest used to just be a small patch of natural rainforest that was protected by the Government of Uganda as a ... -
Domestic solid waste management and it's environmental impacts in Fort Portal City
(Makerere University, 2022-04-07)Domestic solid waste continues to be a threat to Fort Portal City’s environment. Most people show little concern for the environment resulting into poor disposal of waste. Only a small fraction is recycled. The overall ... -
Efficacy of human-animal shared drinking water sources in Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2022-04-07)Water quality refers to the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of water based on the standards of its use. Its frequently used in reference to the set of the standards against its compliance, generally ... -
Analyzing the temporal variability of rainfall and its influence on the water levels over the Lake Victoria basin
(Makerere University, 2022)Understanding rainfall distribution is crucial for sustainable water resource management and several economic activities. This study investigated the temporal trends of rainfall in the Lake Victoria basin focusing on ...