School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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The effect of rainfall and temperature variations on honey production in Nakasongola.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-03)Honey production is a very important seasonal activity for developing countries like Uganda especially for low income groups to alleviate them from poverty. The study’s main objective was to determine the relationship ... -
Assessing the impact of intra-seasonal rainfall characteristics on groundnut production in Serere district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-25)Rainfall is an important variable that affects the production of most crops including groundnut. Intraseasonal rainfall characteristics such as onset, cessation, length of the growing season, and length of dry spells are ... -
Feasibility of developing religious tourism at st Adolf Catholic Church Katoosa in Kyenjojo District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-01)ABSTRACT The study was carried out to assess the feasibility of developing religious tourism at St Adolf Catholic Church Katoosa, Kyenjojo district. The study was guided by the following objectives; (i) assess the resources ... -
Influence of Rainfall Characteristics on Landslide Occurrence In Bududa District, Mount Elgon Region
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The communities of Bududa district recurrently experience landslide events during rainy season. The frequency and intensity of these landslides are increasing over the years because of heavy rainfall occurring over a few ... -
Assessing the seasonal characteristics of wind and the potential for wind energy over North Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-25)Wind energy is derived from differential solar heating of the earth by the sun and the irregularities and non-linearity of the surface of the earth. The assessment of wind energy potential in any area is vital before ... -
Effects of tobacco growing on tree species diversity and composition: A case study of Kabwoya Sub-County, Kikuube District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-30)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 ... -
The impacts of human activities on wetlands: a case study of Kazizi wetland in Bwikara sub county Kagadi district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-29)Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on earth; they are areas permanently or periodically waterlogged which offers the neighboring communities socio-cultural, economic and ecological values. Wetland resources ... -
Assessment of land cover changes and attitudes of surrounding communities towards use of restrictive conservation approach on a sub-catchment of River Nabakazi in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The degradation of wetlands around the globe has led to development of various approaches at local, national, regional and global scales to halt it. Although people`s attitudes towards these various approaches are a great ... -
Assessing people's perceptions about their awareness on biodegradable wastes in Bwaise
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)Despite efforts by government agencies, NGOs and CBOs aimed at improving people’s perceptions and awareness of biodegradable wastes, the status quo has remained or even worsened in area especially those in the slums and ... -
Assessment of the impacts of Kirasa washing bay on the vegetation around Kirasa wetland in Masindi Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-03-07)Car wash is a common municipal service and consumes large amounts of water which is discharged untreated. There is an increase in the negative impacts of car washing bays on the environment in Uganda. This is due to ... -
Climate change perception and adaptation among farmers in Buhimba Sub-County
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The purpose of this study was to assess the perception of local small-scale farmers about climate change perception and how they have adapted to it. The study objectives were; 1) to identify perception to climate change, ... -
Assessment of runoff managment practices towards the control of road erosion in Rukungiri municipality, Rukungiri district.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-22)Surface runoff has greatly increased due to the development of infrastructure as a result of urbanization, thus damaging the roads among others in many towns. Large quantities of surface runoff can cause erosion, damage ... -
Perceived effects of human activities on Namiiro Wetland,Entebbe Municipality.
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Namiiro wetland is the largest in Entebbe Municipality, and has undergone significant degradation but no recent study has been carried out about the perceived effects of human activities on it. Therefore, the main objective ... -
Assessing the effect of rainfall variability on the choice of adaptation options used by smallholder farmers in Serere District
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Assessment of wetland use/cover change and effects on ecosystem services: a study on Nyamagita Catchment, Masindi district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Wetlands, also commonly called swamps in Uganda, are estimated to cover about 13% of the total land surface (about 30,000km2) of the country and represent considerable ecological, social and economic resources. However, ... -
Assessment of land use change impacts on wetland hydrology and vegetation health using NDWI and NDVI respectively. A case study of Tochi Wetland, Oyam District.
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Wetlands are essential for the natural functioning of an ecosystem, by regulating floods and outstandingly being a source of water supply. However, land use changes are the main forces behind wetland deterioration worldwide. ... -
An assessment of the environmental and social impacts of stone quarrying; a case study of Nakigalala Nkungu-Lutale Kajjansi Town Council in Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-22)Stone quarrying has gradually changed from small scale during ancient times in 1600s where rock quarrying was limited to surface deposits and glacial erratic field boulders to large scale where by today, it is being ... -
Assessing the potential of agricultural food market wastes as a source of nutrient recovery; a case study Kalerwe market
(Makerere University, 2022-03-22)Over the last few decades, increases in population with concomitant rapid economic development has generated a large amount of solid waste from domestic, industrial and agricultural activities. Among them, wastage of food ... -
Assessing the efficiency of the effluent treatment plant at Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited, Lugazi Municipality in Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-18)This study is about assessing the efficiency of effluent treatment plant at Sugar Corporation of Uganda limited, Lugazi Municipality in Buikwe District. The specific objectives of the study included determining the ... -
Assessment of plastic waste management in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The generation of waste is on the rise globally and this has continued to be an increasing challenge to many city authorities in most Sub-Saharan African countries. This increase in the amount of waste generated is estimated ...