School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collections
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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 ... -
Assessment of the influence of seed source on growth performance and reproduction phenology of Tetrapleura Tetraptera
(Makerere University, 2022)The decline of tropical forest areas and the potential extinction of valuable indigenous tree species like Tetrapleura tetraptera pose significant threats to biodiversity, carbon stock, and ecosystem services. This study ... -
Role of collaborative learning in climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers in Kiboga District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Despite collaborative learning playing a significant role in climate change adaptation process, few studies have documented collaborative learning forms, practices, motivating factors for collaborative learning and its ... -
Pesticides Use among Banana Farmers in Sheema District and their impact on anurans
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Bananas (Musa spp.) are an indispensable pillar of global food security and economic growth, serving as both a staple food and cash crop. The vulnerability of the banana crop to pests and diseases necessitates the use of ... -
Role of collaborative learning in climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers in Kiboga District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Despite collaborative learning playing a significant role in climate change adaptation process, few studies have documented collaborative learning forms, practices, motivating factors for collaborative learning and its ... -
Cooking fuel choices among refugee communities in Lobule Refugee Settlement, Koboko District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Uganda hosts more than 1 million refugees from the neighboring countries of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan, who seek protection from famine, conflict and insecurity. Due to this high number ... -
Assessing the effect of environmental enrichment on activity budget of felids at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Environmental enrichment techniques have been developed and applied in order to improve the welfare of captive animals. Captive environments inevitably limit natural behaviour of the resident animals. Although several ... -
Within tree and tree age variation in properties of eucalyptus grandis w. hill ex maiden wood grown in Kabarole District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The challenges of sub-optimal utilisation of, and value addition to the, wood of a highly preferred and fast-growing tree species, Eucalyptus grandis (E. grandis), at shorter rotation ages prompted a study into its anatomical, ... -
Extent and factors associated with wildlife poisoning by farmers around Toro-Semliki wildlife reserve, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-03)In Uganda, wildlife populations are collapsing as they, among others, fall victim to poisoning by farmers. Despite the devastating consequences associated with poison use, this practice is not well quantified in Uganda. ... -
Smallholder farmer's perceptions of climate change and adaptation practices in Kitgum district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study assessed smallholder farmers ' perceptions of climate change and adaptation practices in Kitgum District, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design was deployed to examine smallholder farmers' perception and its ... -
The potential of agroforestry in Uganda prison farms: a case study of Isimba farm, Masindi district.
(Makerere University, 2023-04-29)Agroforestry is an integrated land use practice that can enhance the productivity of farmlands. At the moment, the Uganda Prisons Service does not have a policy for integration trees on farm and that is being used mainly ... -
Flood risk mapping and vulnerability assessment in the Manafwa catchment, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Flood hazards and their consequential damages have seen a global increase, yet our comprehension of flood risk patterns, particularly in tropical catchments, remains inadequate. Recognizing this knowledge gap, this study ... -
The spatial – temporal relationship between land use / land cover changes and microclimates in the Kigezi Highlands Region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The current study was carried out to establish the spatial and temporal relationship between land use / land cover (LULC) changes and highland microclimates in Uganda, with Kabale district as the study area. The objectives ... -
Lodge concessions and wildlife conservation in Uganda: a case study of Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Concessions are one of the many market-based approaches known as Tourism User Fees that generate revenues from conservation based - tourism enterprises such as lodges which can be directed towards supporting conservation. ... -
(Anyeko, P. 2023.) Characterizing flood risk in the Aswa catchment, upper Nile water management zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-05-02)According to recent estimates, more than 1.18 billion people worldwide are directly at risk from floods, and more than 85% of them reside in developing nations like Uganda. The dynamics of flood risk in the Upper Nile Water ... -
Soil and plant contamination with metals from concrete batching plant processes in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Concrete batching activities involving the use of cement are increasing especially in developing countries even though they are associated with pollutants to the environment. This study assessed the effect of concrete ... -
The spatial – Temporal Relationship between Land Use / Land Cover changes and Microclimates in the Kigezi Highlands Region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01-22)The current study was carried out to establish the spatial and temporal relationship between land use / land cover (LULC) changes and highland microclimates in Uganda, with Kabale district as the study area. The objectives ... -
Optimization of plantation sawmill performance in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-27)Sawmills operating in Uganda’s plantations have limited decision support systems for sawing, which partly accounts for their poor performance in terms of both volume recovery and value recovery. The objective of this study ... -
An assessment of the capacity of River Rwizi to supply water to the projected Mbarara City
(Makerere University, 2022-08)River Rwizi catchment has experienced years of environmental degradation; subsequently, the quality and quantity of its water has deteriorated, and the wetlands around the river have dried up and the fringes have been ... -
Communities of insect pollinators along a logging gradient in Budongo Forest reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Despite the evidence suggesting declines in pollinators in many parts of the world with consequent direct and indirect negative effects on biodiversity conservation, natural regeneration of forests and food security, ...
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