School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Kampala Capital City as potential sustainable tourism destination in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)City tourism is one of the fastest growing travel categories in the world, and in many places, the changing character of city tourism is becoming increasingly obvious. The study set out to assess the potential of Kampala ... -
Factors affecting environmental planning and implementation within districts : a comparative study of Bushenyi and Kasese Districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2006-03)Conservation and development are initially two antagonistic processes that finally came together in the form of environmental planning. However, this integration still has some hurdles to overcome in order to become a tool ... -
Stone quarrying, community livelihoods and environmental risks: a case study of Kyampisi Sub County, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Rock quarrying has emerged as an important livelihood activity sustaining livelihoods of people in Kyampisi Subcounty. It is also associated with various environmental and health concerns. However, very little has been ... -
The spatio-temporal patterns in adoption of conservation agriculture among smallholder farmers in Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2022-07-13)Amidst unprecedented land degradation, changes in climate and resource scarcity, conservation agriculture is increasingly adopted to enhance efficient land and water resource use, stable and sustainable agricultural ... -
Assessment of the effect of climate smart agriculture adoption on household food security in Nakasongola district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05)Under climate variability and change situation, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) has been proposed as a strategic response action that has potential to achieve triple objectives of increasing agricultural productivity and ... -
The influence of meteorological information on smallholder farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices in the lake Victoria basin – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05-06)Understanding people's knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) about meteorological information (Daily, seasonal weather forecasts, advisories and warnings) can bring about important coping and adaptation to climate ... -
Agricultural modernisation interventions, livelihoods and sustainable land management in Nakisunga Sub-County, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2021-09-25)Agricultural modernization has been identified as a key driver of socio-economic development in Uganda that has seen several interventions implemented to that effect. However, these have not been evaluated in respect to ... -
Impact of land use types on Nsooba stream: case study of Bukoto I to Bwaise III
(Makerere University, 2020-11-15)A study was conducted to determine the impact of land use type on water quality in Nsooba stream. The objectives of the study were: 1) to map the different land use types along Nsooba stream, 2) to assess the water quality ... -
Land use change dynamics and its effects on surface runoff in Manafwa catchment Mount Elgon
(2022)Although land use and land cover processes are observed to be prevalent, their effects on surface runoff in highland environments is yet to be ascertained. Essentially, the surface runoff in these highland environments is ... -
CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL OF COFFEE AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM IN MUBENDE AND MITYANA DISTRICTS, CENTRAL UGANDA
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2021-11-20)Carbon sequestration potential of coffee agroforestry system was studied in Mubende and Mityana districts, Uganda between 2014 and 2015. Information on tree density, species density, species richness, species composition ... -
Assessing the capacity of local groups in forest management: a case study of Mabira Forest Reserve.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-03)Collaborative Forest Management is based on the assumption that local communities, through organized groups, can and need to participate in the management of natural resources in their localities. Such participation leads ... -
Factors affecting performance of collaborative forest management groups in Kasyoha-Kitomi Central Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2022-04-26)Uganda‘s forests hold critical biodiversity that is central to the country‘s economy and people‘s livelihoods. This study focused on understanding how institutional, biophysical, socioeconomic, and external factors influence ... -
Effectiveness of forest zoning on conservation of threatened tree species in Budongo Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Forest zoning involving subdividing the forest to serve multiple purposes has been implemented in forest reserves to halt on forest degradation. Despite its introduction, community valued tree species are threatened with ... -
In vitro antibacterial and toxicity profile of four selected medicinal plants of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Most medicinal plants used in the treatment of diseases in developing countries have not been tested to ascertain their efficacy and safety. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to; evaluate the phytochemical ... -
Extent of public participation in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study process in Uganda : a case study of Stone Quarries in Kyampisi, Mukono
(Makerere University, 2021)Public participation (PP) is an integral part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). PP provides opportunities for public input into the decision-making process. This study assessed the level of public involvement ... -
Bamboo for soil improvement and alternative household income among communities living along the slopes of Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)In contrast to exploitation and utilization of many plant species, bamboo remains one of the region’s valuable underutilized resources. In Uganda, bamboo is still sold with any value addition which has increased the rate ... -
The effect of conservation farming on women economic empowerment in Abim district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-24)The economic empowerment of rural women to achieve gender equality is central to ensure economic growth and sustainable development. Previous studies have been conducted on gender equality but little has been done particularly ... -
Effects of community-based forest management initiatives on conservation and rural livelihoods in mid-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Globally, community involvement in forest management has been hailed as an effective strategy to achieve twin goals of improving conservation and livelihoods. Two main community-based forest management initiatives have ... -
Effect of road construction on plant communities: a case of selected roads in the Albertine rift, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10)The discovery of oil and gas in Uganda has increased road infrastructural development within the Albertine Rift. This development is known to cause changes in plant species composition, structure and diversity of the ... -
The effects of land use / land cover change on terrestrial carbon stocks in the Manafwa Sub Catchment of Mountain Elgon
(Makerere University, 2022-03-15)Forests play a vital role in climate change mitigation due to their role as natural carbon sinks. However, anthropogenic activities at the expense of the natural ecosystems have caused steady changes in carbon stocks in ...