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Assessment of wetland use and attitudes towards conservation by local communities: a case study of Gitundwe wetland in Kisoro district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Wetlands commonly called swamps in Uganda are estimated to cover about 13% of the total land surface (about 30,000km2) of the country and represent a considerable ecological, social and economic value. However, this coverage ...
Factors that limit positive impacts of ecotourism on the local communities living around Mt. Elgon National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Ecotourism has presented opportunities for spreading and maximizing socioeconomic benefits sustainably in villages, remote areas and communities living adjacent to National Parks. However, this is only possible when ...
Graft Success of Hass Avocado Cultivar Under Nursery and Field Environmental Conditions at NaFORRI
(Makerere University, 2021-02-15)
Avocado has gained an immense popularity over the last few decades as a luxurious and
important tropical horticultural crop in the modern world. However, production of avocado
especially for commercial use is not ...
An assessment of rainfall characteristics surrounding flood occurrences in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Floods are one of the most devastating and recurring natural hazards threatening the lives and
properties of communities in Uganda. Flood occurrences have increased over parts of Uganda
and are attributed to climate ...
Examining the characteristics of the June-August (JJA) seasonal rainfall over the Lake Victoria basin
(Makerere University, 2021-02-03)
Rainfall is an element of great concern in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB). It is presented as the meteorological element with the greatest impact on human activity yet remains very difficult to accurately monitor. The purpose ...
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 ...
Compliance to environmental laws in the use and management of Lutembe wetland in Ddewe village Wakiso district, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
This study explores compliance to environmental laws in the use and management of Lutembe wetland. The objectives were to: (i) assess the level of compliance to environmental laws in the management of Lutembe wetland, (ii) ...
An assessment of maize production under different weather conditions (rainfall & temperature) in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-01-27)
The climate patterns over Uganda particularly Wakiso district shows a high degree of spatial and
temporal variability. The study main objective was to assess the variation of maize production
under different weather ...
Examining variations in thermal comfort and heat stress in Kampala city under a changing climate
(Makerere University, 2021-02-01)
This study investigates the variability of extreme climate events over Kampala using indices from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices (ETCCDI). The analysis was ...
Assessing the contribution of traditional biomass cook stoves to household air pollution in Buvuma district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The study was aimed at assessing the contribution of traditional biomass cook stoves to household air pollution in Busamuzi Sub County, Buvuma district. The study was guided by research objectives: To evaluate the relationship ...