An investigation on the conservation of wetlands. A case study of lubigi wetland

Abstract

Uganda’s National Policy for conservation and management of wetland resources (1995) defines wetlands as areas where plants and animals have become adopted to temporary or permanent flooding. It includes permanently flooded areas with papyrus or grass swamps, swamp forests or high altitude mountain bogs as well as seasonal flood plains and grassland. While all wetlands are characterized by impeded drainage, the length of their flooding period, depth of water, soil fertility and other environmental factors vary with different wetland types. They are a home to distinctive plants and animal communities that are well adopted to the presence of water and flooding regimes (MNR, 1995). This study sought to investigate the conservation of Lubigi wetland. It was done through questionnaires and interview administration, assessment of existing situation and observation.