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Factors affecting adoption of the agroforestry practices in Nebbi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)
Agroforestry practices are thought to have the potential to enhance farmers’ resilience to shocks including climate change. However, farmers are poorly motivated to plant trees and also face numerous challenges during tree ...
The influence of gender-involvement in tree planting by Kubbi community farmers, Nebbi District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
Community participation in different activities is vital for sustainable development and environmental protection related issues. Community involvement in tree planting in Uganda is as old as modern agroforestry. This study ...
On-farm tree/shrub species diversity, distribution and utilization in Asuret Sub County, Soroti District.
(Makerere University, 2013-06)
A study of on-farm tree/shrub species diversity, distribution and utilization by the local community of Asuret sub county, Soroti district was conducted from October 2008 to September 2009. The objectives were to (1) examine ...
Effect of Hydrogel soil amendment on survival and growth of Melia volkensii under field conditions in Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2017-11)
Hydrogels are known to aid early seedling establishment in water-stressed environments. However, inadequate information on the amount of hydrogel required for different species under varying aridity regimes limits their ...
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, ...
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, ...