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Carbon stocks in forested and other land cover/use types around Budongo Central Forest Reserve, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01-25)
In this study, I compared average carbon stocks in Budongo central forest reserve (CFR) and other land cover/use types around the CFR. The study focused on aboveground carbon (AGC) and soil organic carbon (SOC). Field ...
Impacts of land use/land cover on surface runoff in Kampala City and the surrounding Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Land use /land cover types in an area have an impact on surface runoff in that area during or after precipitation events. Large quantities of surface runoff can cause erosion, damage infrastructure and degrade ecosystems. ...
Examining the impact of climate and land use/cover changes on the water resources of River Rwizi catchment.
(Makerere University, 2021-10-27)
River Rwizi catchment is vulnerable to changing climate and land use type/land cover changes because it relies heavily on rainfall. The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between climate and land ...