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Reducing the carbon footprint from transportation in growing cities: Application of city planning approaches in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
This study addresses the carbon footprint of transportation in Kampala City and how city planning approaches can be used to reduce it. Kampala City`s development is attracting more vehicles onto its already congested ...
Impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
This study was conducted to assess impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Lamwo District. Specific objectives ...
Small-scale processing and value-addition of Ruspolia nitidula for improved livelihoods in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
The study on small-scale processing and value-addition of Ruspolia. nitidula (Nsenene grasshoppers) for improved livelihoods: a case of small and medium enterprise development in central Uganda was carried out in Kampala ...
Plastics waste management in Kisenyi, Kampala Central Division.
(2012)
The main objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the management of plastic waste in Kampala central division. The study was carried out in Kampala Central Division with interviews and self-administered ...
On-farm management of Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. in Amuria District, Eastern Uganda
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012)
The population of Shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn.)—a priority tree with enormous economic and cultural values to the parkland communities in Uganda, is rapidly declining due to rapid human population ...
Prioritizing wild medicinal and food plants with potential for commercialization and value chain improvement for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction in Uganda
(Maxwell Science Publication, 2012-06)
Uganda is endowed with a diversity of wild and cultivated plant species that can be commercialized for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction. These wild plants are increasingly becoming a valuable source of livelihoods ...
Ethno-nomenclature of the Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) and its products in the Shea zones of Uganda
(2012-10)
A cross sectional survey was conducted in north-eastern Shea zones of Uganda to assess ethnonomenclature of the Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.) and products. The largely qualitative study that involved a total ...
Potential for commercialization and value chain improvement of wild food and medicinal plants for livelihood enhancement in Uganda
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2012)
Uganda is endowed with a wide diversity of wild plant species that can be commercialized for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction. These wild plants are increasingly becoming a valuable source of livelihoods for ...
The distribution and estimation of Myrianthus holstii, Engl., a low density dioecious tree species in Binp, Uganda using the belt-transect and the distance line-transect methods
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Good density estimates for low abundance tree species are costly to achieve especially in rugged or disturbed forest landscapes. More efficient methods would be of considerable value to managers and conservationists. Here ...
Evaluation of new soybean varieties for market traits and adaptation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
This study was carried out to identify superior soybeans genotypes that are adapted to different farming environments in Uganda and most desired by farmers and processors through Participatory Crop Improvement approach. ...