Browsing by Subject "Tree species"
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Assessing tree species distribution in Budongo Forest Uganda using GIS and remote sensing
(Makerere University, 2021-10)Uganda recognizes that forests are central to the three pillars of sustainable development which are economy, society and the environment. Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA), coordinated by the Food and Agricultural ... -
Effects of agroforestry initiatives on practices of rural farmers in Iganga District
(Makerere University, 201-10)Agroforestry is an old practice in which trees, crops and / or livestock are integrated on the same piece of land. Agroforestry practices have been designed to curb the rate of land degradation. They include Agrisilvicultural ... -
An evaluation of cross-infection of Botryosphaeria isolates among tree species used for agroforestry and plantations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)Fungi in the Botryosphaeriaceae family are known to cause disease on many plant species. Evidence of cross-infection of tree species by this group of fungi is limited. The main aim of the study was to evaluate cross-infection ... -
Farmer perceived soil fertility improving tree species, their litter and under-canopy-soil characteristics in livestock farms in Bushenyi District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-03)In many Sub-Saharan Africa countries, including Uganda there is declining soil fertility and limited on-farm use of inorganic fertilizers due to poverty and limited subsidies. Thus, integration of soil fertility improving ... -
Influence of selected soil properties on tree species diversity and above-ground biomass in Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-22)Tree species diversity and biomass are important indicators of the forest carbon storage capacity. The role of soil characteristics in shaping these two, however, has not been adequately studied in tropical forests of ... -
Management and conservation of preferred agroforestry species in Wakiso District
(Makerere University., 2016-10)Agroforestry systems offer great potential to sustainable food production, soil improvement and poverty reduction among small scale farmers in Uganda. However, their management is critically low due to lack of sufficient ... -
Names of trees and plants
(2022)In this recording, the speaker gives names of trees and plants and the importance of trees and plants today and in the past -
Regeneration status of indigenous forest tree species of Mt. Otzi Forest Reserve, Moyo District
(2011-01)This study examines the regeneration status of indigenous forest tree species of Mt. Otzi Forest Reserve, Moyo District Uganda. Mt. Otzi Forest Reserve was established because of its rich biodiversity, but over the years ... -
Restoration potential of species in the degraded forested sites in Kibale National Park, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009-02)Introduction: Kibale National Park (KNP), like most protected areas in Uganda has had many challenges over the years. In 1971, illegal destruction and encroachment occurred in the game corridor which linked Kibale National ... -
Tamarindus indica l genetic structure and niche ecology.
(Makerere University, 2010-12)Worldwide, tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is an economically valued tree species. Nevertheless, research on tamarind has been minimal, its conservation status and even knowledge on its genetic structure and niche ecology ... -
Use and conservation status of woody plants of Nawaikoke Sub-County, Uganda
(2010-09)Woody species are an important resource to human livelihoods. They are however declining steadily everywhere in the world and some have been threatened with extinction. In order to slow down the loss of woody species, we ...