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Assessing the effect of crop production drivers on maize yield in Lake Kyoga Basin Using Machine Learning
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Agriculture is a crucial economic activity in Uganda, with maize serving as a priority crop for both food security and income generation. Even though over 80% of households in Lake Kyoga Basin are cultivating maize, ... -
Dry spell characteristics and adoption of on-farm adaptation strategies among vegetable farmers in Mbale district, eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Dry spells associated with increased climate variability have had devastating consequences on the farming communities that have continuously threatened vegetable production. The study assessed dry spell characteristics and ... -
Assessment of the socio-economic and technical aspects of biomass waste derived briquettes for energy supply in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Due to the rising energy needs and environmental concerns, biomass briquettes have been pointed out as a potential supplementary and/or energy substitute for traditional wood fuel in most developing regions. However, ... -
Analysis of actors in the plastic waste value chain in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso Districts Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Plastic recycling is a complex process involving several activities and the waste material undergoes multiple changes of ownership before reaching the consumer as a new product. The study sought to analyse the actors in ... -
On-farm and off-farm climate change adaptation strategies of households in Afgooye - Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Climate change adaptation continues to be the most significant strategy in responding to climate change impacts. The aim of this study was to contribute to the improvement of climate change adaptation among local communities ... -
Modelling the spatio-temporal distribution of dichrostachys cinerea in Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study was conducted in March 2022 in QENP. Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Weight and Arn. Shrub has been reported to be on the increase threatening other native plant species in Queen Elizabeth National Park. However, ... -
Examining the impact of Nkumba dumpsite on catchment water sources around Katabi town council, Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2024)Municipal solid waste management remains a very big challenge especially in the developing countries which mainly use land filling and dumpsites to manage solid waste. These techniques pose great threats to the environment ... -
Assessing the vulnerability of coffee farming systems to agro-climatic shocks in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024)Climate change will likely increase the frequency, magnitude, and the extent of spatial distribution of agro-climatic shocks in many parts of the world. In Uganda, coffee production is threatened by persistent agro-climatic ... -
Impact of climate and land use/ land cover change on the surface area of Lake Wamala.
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Water resources especially lakes are vital ecosystems that sustain all aspects of life. However, lake systems worldwide are extremely fragile, and many are shrinking due to changing climate and anthropogenic activities. ... -
Perceived tenure security in collaborative forest management: a case of Budongo forest, mid-western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024)Perceived tenure security is widely recognized as a key determinant of land use decisions. The level of perceived tenure security shapes community participation in conservation activities, sustainable resource use, and ... -
Influence of forest zoning on Liana species composition and diversity in Mabira forest reserve, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024)Lianas, a polyphyletic guild of woody climbing plants, are an essential component of tropical forests accounting for nearly 25%–35% of the woody species and 10%–40% of all woody stems. Although studies on the ecology of ... -
Patterns and determinants of tree mortality under assisted natural regeneration in Kibale National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Tree mortality is significantly increasing in tropical forests which could jeopardize the efforts to restoration for sustainable forest management. However, there is limited knowledge of dynamics of tree mortality in ... -
Effects of land use land cover and environmental factors on wildlife distribution for sport hunting activities in Lake Mburo Landscape, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Sport hunting is a prominent tourism activity in Uganda, Southern and Eastern Africa region. It is dependent on iconic species like Buffalo, Eland, Impala, Zebra, and others. However, recent studies reveal fluctuating ... -
Impact of mixed cropping system and its contribution to mitigating crop raiding by large vertebrates around Bungoma Central Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Human Wildlife Conflict remains a global challenge both to conservation and to the well-being of the local people living adjacent to wildlife conservation areas. The vulnerability levels of people in developing countries ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of Electric Fencing in mitigating Human Wildlife Conflicts and Frontline Community Perceptions around Murchison Falls National Park, Nwoya and Oyam Districts, Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Communities that live adjacent to conservation areas are stewards in conservation, as they regularly engage with park resources. The effectiveness and sustainability of conservation strategies therefore rely on their ... -
Assessing the recovery of an African medium altitude tropical rain forest after selective logging using birds as indicators
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Although birds are regarded as useful indicators of revegetated habitats, no assessment had been conducted on the regenerated compartment of Budongo forest to investigate the recovery status of the management area. This ... -
Effectiveness of wetland restoration initiatives undertaken in Rufuha Wetland – Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Wetlands perform important ecological functions including groundwater recharge, carbon storage and habitats of biodiversity but several of them have been degraded by industrialization and agriculture, among others. Wetland ... -
Community perceptions on environmental education and sustainable management of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study set out to assess community perceptions on Environmental Education (EE) and sustainable management of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP). Specifically, the study sought to find out community perceptions on ... -
Exploring the determinants of land conflicts and their impact on agricultural productivity in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Land conflicts are a global issue, especially in developing nations, and are driven by large-scale land acquisitions, weak governance, population growth, and overlapping land rights. In sub-Saharan Africa, colonial land ... -
Environmental sustainability of short-rotation Eucalyptus poles in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Growing short-rotation forests with fast-growing tree species is rising in Uganda to match the ever-increasing demand for wood and wood products. This increasing demand in turn has birthed various short-rotation wood ...
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