Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) by Issue Date "2019-07"
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Assesing the impacts of seasonal rainfall variation on barley production in Bukwo district
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The rainfall variation in Uganda has influenced Agriculture and other related sectors negatively. For example, extreme rains have often caused flooding while suppressed rains have often caused droughts. The yield of seasonal ... -
Assessing the impact of weather on malaria cases in Bugishu Sub-Region, Eastern Uganda. A case study of Mbale District.
(Makerere University., 2019-07)This study focused on the influence of weather and climate on malaria in Mbale district with the malaria case count and to demonstrate the potential of rainfall and temperature data in predicting malaria ... -
Comparing sawing efficiency of framed and freehand chainsaw milling in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Chainsaw milling of logs is an important economic activity in Uganda since it produces about 80% of the domestic timber supply especially in rural area. However, chain-sawn timber production has been banned in Uganda partly ... -
Contribution of Mt. Elgon Ecosystem to Transboundary Tourism between Uganda and Kenya
(Makerere University., 2019-07)The study was about the Contribution of Mt. elgon ecosystem to transboundary tourism between Uganda and Kenya. The objectives were to examine the tourism attractions at the Uganda –Kenya border that are part of the Mt Elgon ... -
Evaluation of dry spells and rainy days in MAM season over Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Rainfall a form of precipitation is a crucial factor that has consequences on agricultural production especially in the tropics. Rainfall variability can led to extreme weather events such as dry spells, floods and among ... -
Examining spatial and temporal rainfall characteristics of June - August season over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Rainfall particularly in Uganda exhibits great spatial and temporal variability due to complex topography, in land lakes like L. Victoria and seasonal migration of the ITCZ as well as the climate variability and change. ... -
Profitability of small and medium scale furniture workshops in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)There is growth in the furniture industry in Uganda today with it contributing to economic development to the country. It has provided employment to many Ugandans and has helped in fighting poverty. These furniture businesses ...