School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Impacts of climate change on food security in Alero Subcounty Nwoya district.
(Openyrwot Samuel, 2023-11)Climate change still remains the biggest threat to achieving food security in the world. Climate change impacts on food security through affecting agriculture especially small holder farmers in Africa who are very ... -
Evaluating the problems of solid waste management in Oli division, Arua city.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)This study was about evaluating the problems facing solid waste management in Oli division, Arua city state the objectives The sampled frame was the community of Adalafu parish with a sample size of 73 households which ... -
Evaluating the environmental impacts of plastic waste pollution in Gulu city: a case study of Laroo division.
(Makerere University, 2023)Plastic waste pollution is a pressing global issue, carrying significant consequences for the environment and human well-being. This research delves into the sources, challenges, and repercussions of plastic waste ... -
Food insecurity between fishing and non-fishing households in Uganda: a case study of Pakwach town council, Pakwach district in northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-31)This study was conducted to assess food insecurity between fishing and non-fishing households amongst the people of Pakwach Town-council in Pakwach District. Data was collected through the use of questionnaires and Key ... -
An assessment of temperature and rainfall variations with tea yields at Nakigalala Tea Estate in Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-12)Climate variability may change the frequency and intensity of weather events which will likely challenge human and natural systems than the normal weather change. Agriculture is considered one of the most vulnerable systems ... -
Assessing the impacts of wetland degradation on the socio- economic welfare of the people in Masese wetland in Jinja district, eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-22)Wetland degradation has posed a serious threat to the environment given the many benefits wetlands offer. Wetlands are a source of clean water, fodder, construction materials and they sustain biodiversity. The wetland areas ... -
Influence of government programs on agricultural production in Amolatar Town Council, Amolatar District.
(Makerere University, 2023)Amolatar district has government programs such as NAADS, OWC whose aim is to improve on the agricultural production in the district. However, there is still inadequate government support in the agricultural sector in ... -
Determinants of community’s willingness and uptake of solid waste management for environmental safeguard in Namuwongo, Makindye division, Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-01)Solid waste management is one of the major challenges faced by people globally and the study was carried out in Namuwongo community in Makindye division, where most of the solid waste is disposed in drainage systems, ... -
Assessing the resilience mechanisms of urban slum dwellers to flooding in Bwaise parish, Kawempe division.
(Makerere University, 2023)The United Nations Sustainable Development goal 11 called for sustainability of cities by all countries. However, the occurrence of several forms of environmental hazards like floods has threatened the achievement of ... -
Determinants of household food security in urban areas of Kampala district: a case study of Bwaise, Kawempe division.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-23)This study was conducted in Bwaise, Kawempe division, Kampala district, focusing on food security among households in this urban slum area. Bwaise, one of the poorest areas in Kampala, faces significant food insecurity ... -
Assessing the impact of drought on sorghum production in Kotido district, Karamoja sub-region.
(Makerere University, 2023)Drought is regarded as a leading cause of food insecurity affecting many communities especially in the in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was set out to assess the impact of drought on agricultural food production in Kotido ... -
Assessing the impacts of rice growing on the wetland provisioning services case study of Olweny wetland, Lira district Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Wetland covers approximately 6% of the earth’s surface. In Uganda, wetland coverage has reduced from 13 percent in 1990 to 8.6 percent in 2015. Olweny wetland is among the most productive and diverse ecosystems, providing ... -
Assessing Community resilience and adaptation strategies to flooding in Mbale city.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-11)With the ever changing and continuous climate change, flooding continues to be one of the most widely spread natural calamity. However, with flooding in place, a number of key strategies have been put in place to mitigate ... -
Diversity of on farm naturally regenerated and planted trees in Kisekka sub county Lwengo district, central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)On farm trees are overlooked in research and policymaking where the focus is mostly on trees in the forest. Yet the country has a long history of forest loss due to agricultural expansion, commercial logging and rapid ... -
Assessing the effects of resin tapping on selected strength properties of pine in Busoga forestry company.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Resin tapping is a lucrative practice in Uganda, boosting company profits. It involves incising pine trees to extract resin from their ducts, primarily in Pinus plantations. However, the longer the tapping period (up to ... -
The local community's perceptions and attitude towards ecotourism development in Busitema Forest Reserve in Busia district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study aimed at Analyzing the Local Community’s Perceptions and Attitude Towards Ecotourism Development in Busitema Forest Reserve in Busia District. Specially three objectives guided this study and these were; 1). To ... -
Analysis of the impact of gold mining on site neighboring vegetation in Katsyoha-Kitomi Central Forest Reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-12)Gold mining has increasingly become a great threat on the integrity of tropical forest ecosystems, and due to increasing gold demand majorly for personal consumption like jewelry especially in China, India and other areas. ... -
An Assessment of the impact of climate change on crop suitability in Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-19)Climate change refers to any systematic change in the long-term statistics of climate sustained over several decades or longer. It is as a result of changes in rainfall and temperature. This study examined observed and ... -
A study of water-based tourism in Ivunamba, Jinja district.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-22)The study examined water-based tourism in Ivunamba, Jinja District. The objectives were to profile the water-based tourist‘s attractions and activities in Ivunamba, Jinja District, to examine the benefits of water-based ... -
Application of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation by local communities living around Budongo central forest reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-18)A study to examine the application of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation by local communities living around Budongo central forest reserve, a case study of Nyabyeya-2,Nyakafunjo and Panyana villages, Masindi ...