School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS): Recent submissions
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Impact of Pit latrines on Groundwater Quality: A comparative study of boreholes and protected springs in Mpigi Town Council, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Pit latrines have increasingly become a threat to domestic groundwater supplies. The major issue of concern is not the use of these pit latrines, but having both pit latrines and groundwater within the same system boundary. ... -
Effect of selected mechanical properties of agroforestry tree roots on shallow-seated landslide prone areas on mt Elgon, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Landslides continue to occur in the Elgon region despite interventions such as tree planting initiatives aimed at restraining them. The current study explored the efficacy of landslide model hybridization, tree-landslide ... -
Biomass yield and crude protein quality of Moringa Oleifera Lam. under spacing and field conditions in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)The sustainability of livestock production by smallholder farmers in Kilifi County has been threatened by climatic stresses, the low quality of fodder and high prices of commercial feed. There is a need to explore and ... -
Assessing the influence of road infrastructure development on land value dynamics in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)There are demonstrable economic impacts of road infrastructure on land values (Negashi. et.al, 2022; Herrera. et.al, 2021; Shrestha, S. A., 2020; Song. et.al, 2019; Tideman. et.al, 2017). As such, these impacts have ... -
Risk awareness and management of herbicides in commercial forest plantations in Hoima District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)Although herbicide use has been widely accepted as a most cost-effective method of weed control and management in commercial forest plantations, increasing evidence of negative impacts has called for fresh inquiries into ... -
Comparative assessment of the wastewater treatment efficiency and growth characteristics of Cyperus Papyrus and Colocasia Esculenta for wetland
(Makerere University, 2023-01-04)Extensive wetland loss recorded has been mainly attributed to agricultural and industrial expansion among other drivers. Studies regarding wetland plants such as papyrus and cocoyam have been done but analyzing the growth ... -
Evaluating the implication of Hybrid Solar Energy electrification on people’s livelihood: A case of Bugala Island, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Global transitions to renewable energy are incrementally unfolding investment in energy infrastructure across all scales and in different communities. Given the limited access to clean energy in communities lacking hydro-power ... -
Trace element concentrations in vegetables, drinking water and house dust as risk factors for incidences of respiratory and gastro-intestinal diseases among residents of Kilembe mine area, Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Past copper mining activities in Kilembe led to piles of mine tailings in the catchment which are potential sources of trace metal contamination to the environment. This study was done to: (a) assess trace element ... -
Diversity of Anurans in forests with different management histories in Gomba District Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-24)Understanding the influence of management histories on biodiversity can inform sustainable management practices. However, few studies examine the response of anurans (toads and frogs) to management histories such as ... -
Assessment of human-wildlife co-existence strategies adopted by communities living in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2023)Human-wildlife co-existence is a prerequisite for protected area conservation. Many studies have been carried out on human-wildlife conflict and local communities’ exploitation of protected areas resources besides a long ... -
Power in the policy, legal framework and practice of collaborative forest management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)Collaborative Forest Management (CFM) has previously been assessed on its ability to deliver the twin objectives of forest conservation and improved livelihoods of Forest Adjacent Communities (FAC). However, these prior ... -
Performance of a sedimentation pond system at Roko construction concrete batch plant in Kampala- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)There is increased demand for concrete in the construction industry worldwide and Uganda in particular. This has increased concrete production leading to high generation of concrete wash water due to cleaning of concrete ... -
Local perceptions on wetland land use and land cover dynamics: a comparison of Mabamba-bay Ramsar site and Mende wetland, Wakiso district, central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-02)Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems that support livelihoods globally. This study assessed the local perceptions on use values and land cover and land use dynamics in two wetlands under different management ... -
Evaluating climate adapted push-pull technology for Striga hermonthica - maize stem borer management and forage production among smallholder farmers in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-23)This study aimed at assessing farmer’s knowledge, perceptions and practices in management of parasitic witchweed, Striga hermonthica and maize stem borers using climate adapted push - pull technology as well as assessing ... -
Variation in small holder farmers’ perceptions and vulnerability to climate change in the Kyoga Plains of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The study investigated the variation in the perception of, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change risks in relation to the socio-economic characteristics of small holder farmers in the Kyoga plains of Uganda. The ... -
Socio-economic shocks and Spatial Inequality in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Region
(2022-12-19)Spatial inequality is a common phenomenon across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan region (Kampala city region). Across the city region, it is very common and yet quite unexplainable, to find areas with residents having ... -
Impacts of Doho Rice Irrigation Scheme on water quality and wetland services in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-08)World over, there has been a great shift from rain-fed agriculture to irrigation farming. Part of the farming takes place in wetlands, however, the impact of such form of farming on wetland services is entirely underestimated ... -
Role of non-state actors in promoting climate change adaptation strategies by smallholder farmers in Rukiga district
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Influence of depth, horizontal distance and thermal regimes on water quality in inner Murchison Bay, Lake Victoria – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Inner Murchison Bay (IMB) gets polluted through both point and non-point sources due to anthropogenic activities in the catchment. The shape, water movement dynamics, water quality of joining wetlands in the IMB including ... -
Impact of settlements, agriculture and industries on protected springs’ water quality in Lugazi Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022)Groundwater is a reliable source of drinking water for many people, especially in developing countries where access to piped water is limited. In Uganda, like other developing countries, many low-income communities rely ...