School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Assessment of land use land cover change and water physical parameters in River Rwizi Cachment, Mbarara District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-16)The Rwizi river catchment is a high value landscape covering 10 districts of western Uganda. The catchment has faced large scale human induced land use and land cover changes, which has led to loss of vegetation cover and ... -
Impact of effluent from Lubigi Sewage Treatment Plant on Nsooba Channel water quality
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The discharge of unregulated industrial wastewater effluent from point sources into inland fresh water aquatic systems coupled with the resultant deterioration of water quality, are largely un-documented in many less ... -
Human causes of wetland degradation in Ruhumma wetland Muko Sub-county, Rubanda District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-15)Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on earth. They are areas permanently or periodically waterlogged. They offer the neighboring communities socio-cultural, economic and ecological values. Wetland resources ... -
Assessing perceptions of community hydro-meterological risk and response in Buseruka Sub county Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-02)The study focused on assessing perceptions of community hydro-meteorological risk and response in Buseruka sub county. The specific objective were to; establish how communities in Buseruka sub county perceive the ... -
Impact of elevation on tree community structure in cedrela odorata invaded forest: a case of Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, Bushenyi, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-09)Invasive species are a current focus of interest of ecologists, biological conservationists and natural resources managers due to their rapid spread, threat to biodiversity and damage to ecosystems. In the past, tropical ... -
Assessment of the sources of water pollution and their mitigation in Kabale Municipality in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-04)Water is one of the renewable resources essential for sustaining all forms of life ranging from food production, economic development and for general wellbeing. Water is one of the manageable natural resources as it is ... -
Landuse/cover changes and the perceived impacts on the ecosystem goods obtained from Budhumbuli wetland, Jinja City
(Makerere University, 2022-03)With increasing population coupled with land shortage in Uganda, wetlands continue to face degradation due to mainly conversion for agricultural and settlement purposes. The objective of this study was to generate ... -
Community-based mapping of ecosystem services. A case study of Nakatongoli wetland in Mityana District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)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 ... -
Effects of flood occurrences on people's livelihood within Manafwa sub catchment area in Manafwa District
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Floods are the most common water related hazards affecting the world with their effects being greater among the poor in the developing countries. For instance, floods lead to water borne diseases, destruction of property ... -
Assessment of solid waste management effectiveness at Rhine Camp Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2022-01-08)Abrupt refugee settlements in large numbers in sparsely populated, environmentally sensitive areas are correlated with increased flow of solid waste in the environment. Due to limited data humanitarian agencies tend to ... -
Factors that affect job satisfaction among the food and beverage staff in Kampala Serena Hotel
(Makerere University, 2019-09-02)The practice of human resource management is an important factor in an organization because of its impact on the behavior, response and action of the staff which in turn affect the performance of the organization and aid ... -
Persistent incidences of poaching and its implications on ecosystem functionality and community livelihoods around QENP: case study: Kihihi subcounty
(Makerere University, 2022-02-24)This study on the incidences of persistent poaching and its effects on ecosystem functionality and community livelihoods around QENP was conducted in Bukorwe village Kanungu district. The specific objectives of the study ... -
Influence of landscape mosaic on adaptation to climate variability and change among households in Bukinda Sub-County Rukiga District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Climate variability and change is increasingly becoming a major issue in highland communities owing to rapid changes it is causing to rural livelihoods. This study examined the influence of landscape mosaic on adaptation ... -
An assessment on plastic waste management options: A Case of Hoima City
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Cities around the world generate around 1.3 billion tons of waste annually and this value was expected to increase to 2.2 billion by 2025. Uganda, like many other developing countries, are facing rapid urbanization of 4.5% ... -
Patterns of land use cover change and vegetation productivity in Amuda Catchment Area, Zombo District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Land use land cover change (LULCC) is increasingly becoming a problem in many developing countries whose human population is rapidly growing. LULCC in water catchment areas results into decrease in the swampy area, ... -
Avian communities along a disturbance gradient in and around Budongo Forest Reserve, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The natural forests which are the main sources of biodiversity are cleared and replaced with commercial Pine plantations to provide wood resources for the growing population and creation of fragments. This sets in an ... -
Effects of sport hunting on the livelihoods of gateway communities: Case study Katonga Wild Life Reserve
(Makerere University, 2018-06)This study examined effects of sport hunting on the livelihoods of gateway communities: the study was about operational arrangements at the intersection of conservation, people’s livelihood and tourism (sport hunting). ... -
Assessment of the source of water pollution and their mitigation in Hoima municipality in Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study was aimed at assessment of the sources of water pollution and their mitigation in Hoima municipality in western Uganda. It was guided by research objectives; To: Identify the sources of water for domestic use for ... -
Impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-18)This study is about the impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production in Uganda. The general objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production ... -
Local people participation in conservation of Mpanga Central Forest Reserve, Mpigi district
(Makerere University, 2021)Establishing Protected Areas (PAs) is among the most common conservation interventions although these inhibit some human actions. However, adverse impacts could be balanced by maintaining ecosystem services or introducing ...