School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS): Recent submissions
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Participation of local communities in the management of human-wildlife conflicts around Kyambura Wildlife Reserve in South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-04)Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is becoming a critical threat to people‘s lives and livelihoods and wildlife, in particular large mammals such as lions, elephants, baboons, monkeys among others. Numerous case studies of ... -
Assessment of lead quantities, perceptions and awareness of health risks from lead-based paints sold in Kampala metropolitan area
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Lead (Pb) compounds have historically been used by paint manufacturers to speed up drying, increase durability, maintain a fresh appearance and resist moisture that causes corrosion. Paint manufacturing is one of the ... -
An assessment of Environmental and Social Implications of Stone Quarrying in Nakisunga Sub-County, Mukono District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10-06)ABSTRACT The unquenchable demand for rock materials has attracted many companies within the building and construction sector to invest in stone quarrying. However, this has brought about environmental and social impacts. ... -
Temporal changes in diet of Budongo Forest Chimpanzees
(Makerere University, 2021-12-10)Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are primates well known for performing ecological roles such as dispersal. Their populations are however dwindling where they exist and this is largely attributed to food availability. Since ... -
Assessment of the occurrence, abundance and characteristics of microplastics in Nakivubo Channel and the Murchison Bay of Lake Victoria.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)Microplastics are small-size particles, less than 5mm, largely a result of inappropriate disposal of plastic waste, which disintegrates in the open environment. There is an increase in the volumes of plastic waste generated ... -
Contribution to livelihoods and perceived environmental costs of informal timber value chains among small-holder forestry farmers in the Albertine region of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021)In Uganda, the contribution of small holder forestry to the livelihoods of local communities is not well understood. There is knowledge gap on the determinants of participation, contribution to livelihoods and impact on ... -
The Implication of Landslide Characteristics on Land use patterns in Upper Manafwa watershed of Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-10)The Elgon region of Eastern Uganda is continuously becoming vulnerable to landslides which have destroyed crops, property, socio-economic infrastructures and led to loss of lives. There is however, paucity of data on the ... -
The effectiveness of soil and water conservation practices for erosion control in Nagairila-Nambale micro watershed on the slopes of Mt. Elgon in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-09)The slopes of Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda are one of the most vulnerable regions to erosion which remains a major challenge to agricultural productivity. Few studies have been undertaken to examine the effectiveness of ... -
Assessment of forest degradation and fragmentation in the refugee hosting landscape of Kikuube District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)There have been growing concerns over the increasing impact of refugees on sustainable natural resource management surrounding refugee settlements within the various countries hosting large refugee populations such as ... -
Effectiveness of community conserved areas approach in biodiversity conservation in Uganda: comparative case study of Kacheera and Kijanebalola wetlands.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-05)Although Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) approach towards biodiversity conservation has been implemented in some areas of Uganda, little is known about its effectiveness towards conserving biological attributes. Different ... -
Household vulnerability to flood hazards and associated factors in Kasese Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-03-15)Flood disasters and its consequent damages are on the rise globally. In Kasese Municipality, at least four flood disasters in the last decade have left a trail of destruction of properties and loss of human lives. While ... -
An analysis of methods and trends of poaching, stakeholders in anti-poaching, their coordination and synergy mechanisms in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Poaching of wildlife is one of the greatest challenges faced by managers of protected areas worldwide including the National Parks of Uganda. The United Nations has identified the current magnitude and scale of illegal ... -
Compensating for human-wildlife conflicts among forest-adjacent communities: perspectives from the Northern Albertine Region of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-22)Compensating for losses and damages brought about by conservation of wildlife is one of the globally applied techniques in mitigating Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) thereby ensuring survival of wildlife populations. ... -
Evaluation of rooting performance of pinus caribaea cuttings in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-18)For decades, plantation forestry in tropical countries like Uganda has majorly depended on exotic species like pine through exotic imported seeds. However, there has been an increase in failure to meet the current demand ... -
The impact of run-of-river hydropower projects on fish community: a case of Mpanga Hydropower Project
(Makerere University, 2022-02-17)Several studies have focused on the ecological impacts of large storage dams and less attention is given to small hydropower projects, especially run-of-river type, yet they are the commonest globally. This research, aimed ... -
Effect of land use/cover changes on aboveground biomass in and around Bidi-Bidi Refugee Settlement in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Uganda has seen a huge influx of refugees and asylum seekers in the past ten years mostly due to political instabilities in the neighbouring countries. Most of these refugees are settled in refugee settlements in traditionally ... -
Effect of sugarcane production on household dietary diversity in Busoga Sub-region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Sugarcane production has been on the rise in Uganda in the past few years and the cultivated area has dramatically increased in Eastern Uganda. As the processors’ internal production capacity became insufficient to meet ... -
Climate adaptation and crop productivity in coffee-based farming systems of Uganda
(Mulinde, C. (2021). Climate adaptation and crop productivity in coffee-based farming systems of Uganda. (Unpublished PhD dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, 2021-12-20)Climate change is expected to negatively affect crop productivity in several agro-ecological zones, especially in East Africa resulting in a deterioration of farm-households’ livelihoods and incomes. Whereas adaptation to ... -
Assessing social-ecological risks associated with artisanal small-scale gold mining in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities in the Karamoja sub-region present numerous social-ecological hazards to artisanal miners. However, with limited scholarly literature, the risks associated with the ... -
Biological assessment of River Aturukuku in Tororo, Uganda: a tropical river with potential environmental threats from its catchment
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Despite their socio-economic and ecological contributions, rivers are among the most threatened ecosystems. Reliable and affordable monitoring system is fundamental for their effective management and conservation. In such ...