School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Assessing carbon stocks using satellite imagery in the protected areas of Budongo Central Forest Reserve, Bugungu Game Reserve and Murchison Falls National Park.
(Makerere University, 2023)In this study, I used the satellite images from Earth Explorer to classify the land cover types within the protected areas of Budongo CFR, Bugungu Game Reserve and Murchison Falls NP for the years 2011 and 2022. The different ... -
Utilization and On-farm Management of Shea Trees in Parabongo Sub-county, Agago District in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The Shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is an indigenous fruit tree of the semi-arid and the sub-humid savannas of Sub-Saharan Africa belonging to the family Sapotaceae. In Uganda, shea trees are mainly found in the ... -
Assessing climate change trends and adaptation options within Ojwina and Central divisions in Lira district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10-30)We see that little adaptation has been made and some of the few include, planting vegetables, shifting away from rainfed agriculture to the use of irrigation systems, use of granaries. There is therefore need for the ... -
Exposure of medical waste handlers to hazardous waste and occupational accident/risk at lower health centers in Nwoya district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Medical waste is a total waste stream generated from the healthcare facilities during the health- care delivery process. However, it comprises mainly hazardous substances that affect humans and the environment. The study ... -
Assessing the nutritional content of fresh and smoked bamboo shoots in Nyapea, Zombo district
(Makerere University, 2023)Bamboo shoots sprout in the wet season and are edible. Despite them being used as a vegetable in some parts of the country, there is still scanty information on the nutritional content of bamboo shoots in Uganda. The ... -
Determinants and effectiveness of water conservation techniques in Rukiga highlands in South Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-18)Degradation of water resources characterized by decline of water resources is a major constraint to Uganda and the entire world at large. These trends can be reverted through the adoption of effective water resources ... -
Assessment of farmers' experiences on termite infestation and management in Agroforestry in Namawojjolo parish, Nama sub-county in Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-27)Termites are a major problem in agroforestry and this study focused on the different tree species and crops within agroforestry that were infested by the various termite species in Namawojjolo parish, Nama sub-county in ... -
Assessment of importance and adaptation to bamboo planting in Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)Bamboo is an evergreen perennial, giant, woody and rapid growing fibrous plant widely distributed on the earth. It can be an available, scalable solution to some of Uganda‟s pressing development challenges as in other ... -
Analyzing the implications of drought on food security in Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study was about analyzing the implications of drought on food security in Nakasongola district aimed at exploring community perceptions on drought occurrence, perceptions on food security status, and relationship ... -
Assessing the impact of GBK factory on the water quality of river Rwizi: a case study of Mbarara city.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-18)The rapid industrialization and urbanization witnessed in recent years have led to increasing concerns about the quality of natural water bodies, particularly in urban areas. This study sought to assess the impact of the ... -
Impact of creosote treatment plant in human health in Kampala district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023)Most of the treated utility poles in Uganda are treated using Creosote chemical in order to prolong the service life of the poles. The creosote used in the treatment process has an effect on the human health which is ... -
The determinants and effectiveness of farmer’s’ adaptation strategies to rainfall variability in Lwampanga Sub-county, Nakasongola district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-15)Rainfall variability has posed significant challenges to ecosystems and societies, prompting the need for vigorous adaptation strategies. The overall goal of the study was to examine effectiveness and determinants of ... -
Assessing the impacts of solid waste management practices on people's livelihood
(Makerere University, 2023-08-17)Solid waste management is among the major challenges facing urban slums in developing countries including Uganda. Urbanization and population growth are solely responsible for high increasing rate of solid waste and its ... -
Hotel services and guest satisfaction in Jinja City: case study of Crested Crane Hotel, Hotel Paradise and Nile Village Hotel
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the last decades and is an important economic phenomenon for many developing countries. Although, a number of hotel facilities have been constructed in Jinja City, to ... -
Effect of rate surfactant application on herbicide phytotoxicity.
(Makerere University, 2023)In Uganda the use of surfactants has not been explored. There is limited understanding of the surfactant application including rate of application. Therefore, there is need to know the effect of rate of application of ... -
Assessing the impacts of floods on small businesses in slum areas of Kampala: a case study of Kalerwe market.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-25)Floods are recurrent and devastating natural disasters that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities in urban areas, particularly slum settlements. This research endeavoured to assess the impacts of floods on small ... -
Contribution of non-timber forest products to the livelihood of households: a case study, “Bugitimwa subcounty, Sironko district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are widely used wild, biological products harvested from rural and urban landscapes for household subsistence, income and culture, thereby contributing to human wellbeing of millions of ... -
Effects of climate change on the livelihoods of rural people in lira district, northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study focused on the effects of climate change on the livelihood strategies of some selected rural people of Lira District, and the adaptation strategies employed by the people to ameliorate the scourge of climate ... -
Human disturbance and impacts on Maruzi central forest reserve, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023)There is a global concern over the loss tropical forest cover and biodiversity due to human induced disturbance. The total area of forested land is decreasing globally as a result. This study was aimed at assessing human ... -
Utilization and conservation practices for indigenous trees in the Shea Parklands of Okwang sub county, Otuke district.
(Makerere University, 2022)A study to elicit local knowledge on the utilization and conservation practices for indigenous trees was carried out in Okwong Sub County Shea parkland Otuke district, Northern Uganda between February 2022 and December ...