School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS): Recent submissions
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An assessment of the capacity of River Rwizi to supply water to the projected Mbarara City
(Makerere University, 2022-08)River Rwizi catchment has experienced years of environmental degradation; subsequently, the quality and quantity of its water has deteriorated, and the wetlands around the river have dried up and the fringes have been ... -
Communities of insect pollinators along a logging gradient in Budongo Forest reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Despite the evidence suggesting declines in pollinators in many parts of the world with consequent direct and indirect negative effects on biodiversity conservation, natural regeneration of forests and food security, ... -
Spatial and temporal variation of water quality and macroinvertebrate assemblages along Kico stream Kakira, Jinja-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)In Uganda, there is increased effluent discharge into streams flowing near different industrial establishments. Effluent discharge into streams poses a great threat to different stream components and the communities ... -
Effects of Agricultural Investments on Land-use Land Cover Change, Access to Water and Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy and attracts investments in land that is vital for production. To guide planning and investment decisions in the agriculture sector, reliable information is needed. However, ... -
Effect of Land Use Land Cover Changes on Carbon Stocks of Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-02)Sustainable management of natural resources in Rwenzori mountainous areas requires an understanding of the current carbon stocks available and the nature of human-ecosystem interactions and local communities‘ perspectives ... -
Mapping Suitable Habitats for Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in Kibaale National Park under present and future climate conditions.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)The Eastern Chimpanzees are medium – sized primates found in lowland and sub montane tropical forests, and forest galleries extending into savanna in East Africa that is Uganda, DRC, Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania. Kibaale ... -
Climate variability and effect of management practices on soil properties among banana farmers in Mbarara district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)Climate variability is a significant challenge facing perennial crop farmers in Mbarara district Uganda. East African Highland Bananas (Musa AAA-EAHB) are vulnerable because production systems are built on highly weathered ... -
Influence of social media use for climate change communication among the local people in Mountain Elgon in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-31)Climate change communication is a fundamental instrument to inform and engage humans about the adoption of positive behaviour towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. As such, social media platforms have become ... -
Influence of water, sanitation, hygiene on prevalence of waterborne diseases in selected secondary schools in Wakiso district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-19)The subject of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Uganda may be discussed based on the diversity of stakeholders in this field, nature and extent of facilities, knowledge, infrastructure and services in different parts ... -
Impacts of effluent and particulate matter from Mukwano factory on the surrounding environment.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-12)Nakivubo Channel is the major recipient of runoff and a surrogate end point for organic substances in industrial and domestic effluents. However, the quality of the various effluents, like that of Mukwano industries, that ... -
Payment for environmental services for forest conservation in the agricultural landscape of mid-western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)As the multiple challenges of climate change intensify, forest conservation and enhancement of forest cover have become the central focus as arguably the most efficient and cost-effective approach to mitigate or reverse ... -
Impact of climate and land use land cover change on water quality in Sironko catchment, Mt. Elgon
(Makerere University, 2023-02)Surface water quality underpins a range of livelihood means in Sironko catchment. This study determined the impacts of climate and Land use Land Cover Change (LULCC) on water quality in Sironko catchment. Field assessment ... -
Social Sustainability of Settlement Housing in Uganda; Case of Pagirinya Refugee Settlement in Adjumani District.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-29)Access to shelter is essentially the first step in the process of refugee settlement and integration, as housing conditions greatly influence the ability of refugees to adapt to a new society. This study explores how housing ... -
Community Resilience to the Proposed Oil Pipeline Threats in the Albertine Region, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Natural gas and oil pipeline development projects can potentially result into safety and environmental impacts to Project Affected Persons (PAPs). The construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is underway ... -
Impact of forest law enforcement on the livelihoods of local communities adjacent to Budongo central forest reserve, mid-western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Forests are an important source of livelihoods especially to local communities who obtain from them both indirect and direct benefits. Direct benefits include timber, firewood, medicinal plants, and fruits while the indirect ... -
Ecological and social drivers of range use in the endangered red colobus monkeys (piliocolobus tephrosceles) in Kibale National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)To fully understand the behavioral responses and adaptations of leaf-eating primates to the changing environment and interaction with other primates, ranging pattern data are crucial. For this study, I investigated home ... -
Examining the impact of short–lived climate forcers on temperature and precipitation over Eastern Africa
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Short-lived Climate Forcers (SLCFs) such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) influence the radiation budget and are also harmful air pollutants. Here, satellite observations, numerical ... -
Analysing the implications of COVID-19 pandemic on vegetation conditions and resource utility in Kasese District.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)In Uganda, there is paucity of studies addressing the effects of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the environment, however, a knowledge gap still exists on what the effects were on vegetation, especially ... -
Assessment of landuse/cover changes and their drivers in and around Nakivubo wetland.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-22)Wetlands such as Nakivubo provide a wide range of ecosystem services. Despite its well-known importance, Nakivubo wetland has been vulnerable to drivers of land use change which have affected its spatial coverage and ... -
Papayo wetland use-cover change and underpinning factors in the period 2015-2022
(Makerere University, 2023)Encroachment is one of the major challenges in Uganda’s wetlands that has accelerated wetlands degradation. However, restoration efforts in Uganda have had mixed success outcomes with re-encroachment being observed ...