School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Effect of forest structure and composition on carbon stocks in the primary and secondary forests of Budongo Central Forest Reserve, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)Tropical forests provide the largest terrestrial carbon stocks around the world, yet these carbon reserves fluctuate as a result of natural and man-made disturbances. In order to help efforts to conserve tropical forests, ... -
Assessing the impact of the construction sector on the increasing temperature in Wakiso district between 2000 and 2020.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-30)Variations in the rate of construction activities directly impact temperature increase. The present study investigated the impacts the impact of the construction sector on the increasing temperature in Wakiso district ... -
Effects of human wildlife conflicts to tourism around Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study was carried out to assess the Effects of human wildlife conflicts to tourism around Queen Elizabeth national park. The study was guided by the objectives to: document the human wildlife conflicts around Queen ... -
Quantifying greenhouse gases associated with charcoal production and use in Nakasongola district.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This research dealt with quantifying greenhouse gases from charcoal production and use in Nakasongola district. The objectives of the study were to assess the levels of greenhouse gases from charcoal production and use, ... -
Assessment of the effect of climate variability on water levels and fish production at Lwampanga fish landing site in Lake Kyoga basin.
(Makerere University, 2023)Climate variability in terms of changes in precipitation and temperature has significant implications on fish production and alters water levels in aquatic ecosystems. Understanding the effect of climate variability on ... -
Assessing the influence of farm inputs on adoption of drought adaptation strategies among robusta and arabica coffee households in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)This research assessed the influence of farm inputs on the adoption of drought adaptation strategies among Robusta and Arabica coffee households in Uganda, taking into account the significant challenges facing African ... -
Impact of enrichment planting on tree species diversity in Kibale national park
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Historically, most of the Kibale NP was either massively logged or selectively harvested reducing tree species densities. However, the gazettement of area into national park and ceased large scale tree harvest from the ... -
Assessing the local farming practices towards climate change mitigation in Luuka district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Globally, climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the international community, although it is affecting mostly communities in the poorest countries of the world. For instance, in 2018, the world encountered ... -
Sensitivity analysis of rainfall variability and its impact on coffee yield in eastern and central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-15)This study investigated the nexus between rainfall variability and coffee yield within Eastern and Central Uganda's coffee systems. Its primary objectives encompassed assessing yield variations across diverse farming ... -
An assessment of the drivers of informal logging and timber trade in and around Maramagabo forest reserve, Rukungiri district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-28)The study aimed at assessing drivers of informal logging and timber trade in and around south Maramagambo Central Forest Reserve (MCFR) in Bwambara sub-county Rukungiri district. The overall objective of the study was ... -
Assessing the impact of Lubigi drainage channel on the water treatment service by Lubigi wetland.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-17)The information about the impact of drainage channels on wastewater treatment by wetlands is very important in achieving the sustainable development goal number six and the proper management of wetlands. The aim of the ... -
Impact of climate variability on water resource conflicts in Kivu village, Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2023)Climate variability has a great impact on the rising water resource conflicts. Key factors in the study were climate variability and water resource conflicts. The study aimed at identifying the impacts of climate variability ... -
Assessing small holder farmers’ perception on rainfall variability and adaptation strategies in Bugiri district
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)This study assessed smallholder farmers’ perceptions on rainfall variability and the adaptation strategies adopted by the farmers in Buwuni, Bugiri District. Over the years, small-scale farmers in this location have depended ... -
Participatory assessment of the acaricide plastic waste management system among the livestock farmers in Mubende district, central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-23)The study was conducted in Mubende district to investigate the prevalent type of acaricides and existing acaricide plastic waste management strategies used by the livestock farmers of Butoloogo sub-county, Mubende district. ... -
Assessment of the adoption of improved cookstoves in Ugandan secondary schools.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)The purpose of this study was to understand the perceived factors that implicitly and explicitly influence the adoption of improved cook stoves in secondary schools in Uganda .The study was guided by the following objective ... -
GreenhouseGas Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Management in Arua City.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-05)This study investigatedgas emissions from municipal solid waste management in Arua city, and explored potential for reducing them. Thestudy purposively sampled 60 schools and hotelsin Arua city. Data was collected using ... -
The contribution of Echinochloa Pyramidalis to the people living around Lubigi wetland in Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2023)The study's main goal was to determine the contribution of Echinochloa pyramidalis to the livelihoods of communities living near Lubigi wetland in Wakiso. Other objectives were ;To characterize the primary beneficiaries ... -
Characterisation and quantification of municipal solid waste as a measure towards effective solid waste management: a case study of Arua central market.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-18)Waste is an unavoidable consequence of socio-economic and institutional activities, and will always be generated as long as humans exist. Therefore, the focus in waste management is ensuring effective management of the ... -
Perceptions and usability of road impact mitigation measures: a case study of Northern Bypass road project.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-28)Flyovers, also known as pedestrian overpasses, are vital components of modern urban infrastructure designed to enhance traffic management, reduce congestion, and improve pedestrian safety. However, there is a limited ... -
Assessing the effects of industrial pollution on the environment in Namanve industrial area, Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023)Industrialisation in Namanve area has come with heavy impacts that affect the whole environment that is, water, land and air. Different parts of the environment have been affected differently like the soil, air and water ...