School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS): Recent submissions
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In-situ grafting success and carbon sequestration potential of Vitellaria paradoxa in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)A study to determine appropriate grafting technique and carbon sequestration potential of V. paradoxa was conducted in Uganda between 2013 and 2015. The specific objectives of the study were to: assess the effectiveness ... -
Effect of cooking conditions on lung health in Kisinga Subcounty, Kasese district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-26)It is estimated that around the world there is 11,000 deaths daily and nearly 4.3 million premature deaths per year because of the effects of unhealthy indoor air quality especially from wood fuel. The burning of wood fuels ... -
Assessment of the impacts of e-waste production in Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Growth in the use of electrical and electronic equipment increases of e-waste generation. Inadequate e-waste management procedures lead to severe environmental and health issues due to the hazardous chemicals associated ... -
Camel production and products value chain in Karamoja Sub-region, Uganda
(2019-10)Camel production in Karamoja sub-region Uganda is increasingly being adopted as one of the strategies for coping with the effects of climate variability. However, a dearth of information on camel production and products ... -
Harvesting and consumption of bushmeat in the Sudd region: case study of Badinigilo National Park, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2019-06-15)Bushmeat consumption and trade have been major threats to many wildlife species in Africa, especially under conditions of economic and political instability. South Sudan is one of the East African countries that has been ... -
Land suitability analysis for banana and maize under changing climate in Mbale and Nakaseke districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Smallholder farmers in Mbale and Nakaseke districts, like in the rest of Uganda, continue to grow crops anywhere without paying attention to the soil and climate conditions. Traditional management practices for banana and ... -
Power relations around gulper technology for fecal sludge collection and disposal in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-11-22)Although planning documents for cities insist on networked models for transport of water and sanitation, global south cities continously prove the presence of multiple options of sanitation provisioning. This study uses ... -
Patterns of infiltration on a bench terraced hillslope of Kigezi highlands
(Makerere University, 2019-11-15)The patterns of infiltration process on bench terraced hillslopes in the Kigezi highlands are not fully understood. Yet, steady state infiltration is among the major hillslope processes which affect hillslope hydrology, ... -
Influence of variation in nutritional content and distribution of wild and crop species on crop raiding by Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-29)Crop raiding by wild animals is a concern for protected area managers and neighbouring communities. Mountain gorillas normally prioritise energy and sodium in their diet; a mineral that is deficient in their natural diet, ... -
The influence of land cover change on woody floristics in West Bugwe Central Forest Reserve,Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Forests play important roles in conserving biodiversity because they provide habitats to almost half of the terrestrial plant and animal species. However, forests are disappearing due to land cover conversions, and this ... -
Effectiveness and adoption of alternative crops as wildlife deterrents around Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Crops grown as alternatives to traditional varieties are increasingly being applied as crop-raider deterrents to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts. This study assessed the effectiveness of 8 farmer selected crops (cabbage, ... -
Forest recovery in formerly encroached areas of Mabira Tropical Forest Reserve
(2019-11-15)Over the last 50 years, large areas of Uganda’s Forest Reserves have been lost to encroachers. For the last two decades, the Government of Uganda through National Forestry Authority embarked on efforts of relocating ... -
Diversity and distribution of butterflies in Lake Opeta Wetland System, Kumi District
(2019-11-27)Habitat degradation poses a great threat to biodiversity conservation. Understanding how different butterfly species respond to habitat degradation is a necessary step towards the development of effective measures to enhance ... -
ESIA of the proposed upgrade for Bombo-Ndegye-Kalasa road
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The government of Uganda through Uganda National Roads Authority plans to upgrade the existing Bombo-Ndejje-Kalasa road from gravel to bitumen. In accordance with the requirements of the Third Schedule of the National ... -
Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Irish Potato Production in Kigezi Highlands of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)East Africa has seen a warming trend of about 0.5 ºC and has become wetter on average by around 10-20% over the past years. Crop production tends to decline with rising temperatures, erratic and uncertain rainfall regimes. ... -
Tree planting incentives and stakeholders in the Albertine rift region, Uganda
(2019-10-25)The study assessed the influence of incentives and the roles of stakeholders in tree planting and the trees preferred by farmers in Kiryanga Sub county, Kagadi district, Albertine rift region. Key informant interviews, ... -
Agroforestry practices for enhancing food security and climate change resilience in Rajaf county, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2019-10-18)Agroforestry (AF) is being practiced traditionally as a sustainable land- use option, in many agro-ecological zones of Sub-Saharan Africa. Agroforestry is important as incorporating trees and shrubs in food crop systems ... -
Nutritional composition and bioactive components of selected indigenous fruits from the Lake Victoria Basin Districts in Uganda and Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2018-09)Indigenous fruits (IFs) play a significant role in food security, nutrition, health and income of rural households, particularly during times of famine and drought when food is scarce. This study investigated the nutritional ... -
Determinants of tree planting on private lands in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Trees are of great economic and ecological importance. Most rural communities in developing countries depend on trees for their livelihoods and source of energy. Trees also provide ecosystem services that include timber, ... -
Evaluation of solid waste management in informal settlements Kampala City, Uganda Case study of Nateete Parish, Rubaga Division
(Makerere University, 2017-08)Solid Waste management is informal settlements is a growing challenge that must be tackled. This study aimed at understanding the solid waste management practices and generating information toward its sustainable management ...