School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Consumer Preferences of Hospitality Services at Hotel Africana, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The hotel industry is one of the fastest growing service industry and continuously providing a bright future to country economy. The hospitality is much wider and more complex than ever because of variety of sub industries ... -
Assessing the effect of climate variability on number of wildlife tourists: a case study of Kidepo National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-01-01)Tourism heavily relies on climate as a resource and is also highly climate-sensitive. Evidence has shown that a certain amount of climate change has occurred. Africa is considered as one of the most vulnerable regions in ... -
Assessing the composition and diversity of visitors who participate in beach tourism: a case study of Entebbe beaches
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study assessed visitor composition and diversity of visitors participating in beach tourism. It was guided by objectives; to profile and document visitor composition and diversity at different beaches in Entebbe, to ... -
Assessment of factors affecting tour guiding services: a case study of Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
(Makerere University, 2021)The study assessed the factors affecting tour guiding services and was conducted at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC) found in Entebbe. It was guided by the following objectives; to assess the role and ... -
Effect of variation in moisture content on the retention and penetration of CCA treated transmission poles
(Makerere University, 2021-05-05)Eucalyptus species commonly used as utility poles for transmission lines in Uganda are treated with preservatives which enhance their service life as they are known to be subject to decay and insect attacks while in field. ... -
Implications of stone quarrying on community livelihoods in Kigorobya sub county, Hoima district.
(Makerere University, 2020)Although quarrying is economically a lucrative business, it has various socio-economic and environmental impacts for instance land degradation, air pollution and health related problems. However, very little has been ... -
Opportunities and challenges of developing tourism on Buvuma Island
(Makerere University, 2021-05)This study was carried out in Buvuma island Buvuma District to assess the opportunities and challenges of developing tourism in Uganda. The research was guided by objectives which included; to identifying tourism resources ... -
The contribution of non-timber forest products to incomes of households around Mabira Central Forest reserve
(Makerere University, 2021-05)The extent to which NTFPs contribute to household income is little known and not well documented. Therefore, this study was intended to fill this gap by generating information that may lead to the sustainable use of NTFPs. ... -
Assessment of training needs for climate change adaptation among farmers in Kyangwali Sub-county, Kikuube district
(Makerere University, 2020)There is an increase in vulnerability of small scale farmers in Uganda to climate change impacts. This is due to high exposure to the climate change impacts and ineffectiveness of the farmer’s adaptation strategies, ... -
Diversity and control of invasive plant species: a case study of Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC)
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Alien plant species distribution and population may be affected by topography, soils and climate change. In this study we aimed to examine the distribution of invasive alien species diversity, richness and evenness in ... -
Assessment of physio-chemical properties of water along Namatala river in Mbale town
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Effect of cutting type on rooting and survival of hybrid eucalyptus cuttings
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Eucalyptus is very common in many parts of the country providing thousands of small farmers with a regular supply for fuel wood and building poles. Increasingly, more commercial growers are cultivating Eucalyptus for longer ... -
Factors for successful contracting in plantation forest management: a case study of the new forests company, Mubende/Kassanda, Namwasa plantations, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Forest investors have increasingly contracted out various forest operations to eligible and skilled contractors to achieve the investment goals. An assessment of the factors that influence the success of contracts undertaken ... -
Assessment of tourism potentials of Mabamba wetland for the development of tourism in Kasanje sub county
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study assessed the tourism potentials of Mabamba wetland for the development of tourism in Kasanje Sub County in Wakiso district. It was guided by the following objectives; to profile and categorize the existing tourism ... -
Scaling up the adoption of climate resilient housing among the rural households in Teso sub-region
(Makerere University, 2020-12)In this era of climate change with its associated climate hazards such as floods, scaling up of climate-resilient housing (CRH) is crucial especially among the rural and urban poor who live in flood-vulnerable areas. This ... -
Scaling up the adoption of climate resilient housing among the rural households in Teso Sub-region
(Makerere University, 2020-12)In this era of climate change with its associated climate hazards such as floods, scaling up of climate-resilient housing (CRH) is crucial especially among the rural and urban poor who live in flood-vulnerable areas. This ... -
The effect of Broussonetia Papyrifera on the regeneration of selected native timber species in Mabira central forest reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Broussonetia papyrifera has been identified as one of the top invasive species in Mabira Central Forest Reserve with potentially devastating impacts on the forest ecosystem. This study determined the effect of B. papyrifera ... -
Assessing the solid waste management strategies in Nakawa division: a case of Luzira parish
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Solid waste management is increasingly becoming the biggest problem in many urban centres of the world and Uganda is no exception ,This study intended to understand the efficiency and effectiveness of solid waste management ... -
Assessing the local drivers of persistent encroachment on Mt. Elgon National Park: a case study of Bududa district
(Makerere University, 2021)Many protected areas are threatened by encroachment in different forms such as land for settlement, agriculture, grazing, tree cutting and other forest resources by surrounding communities. However, this has led to degradation ... -
Assessing the impact of mean monthly rainfall on malaria prevalence in Gulu Municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Rainfall is the most important weather parameter in sub-Saharan Africa as the economies of the countries within this region especially in East Africa mainly depend on rain-fed agriculture. The main objective of the ...