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Tree species distribution in forests of the Albertine Rift, Wesern Uganda
(Blackwell Publishing, 2004)
The distribution of trees of diameter ≥ 10 cm was assessed in twelve 1-ha (20 · 500 m) plots of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP), Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest Reserve
(KKFR), Kibale National Park (KNP) and Budongo Forest ...
Effects of planted fallows and tillage practices on organic matter fractions, nutrient availability and maize yield in Colombian soils
(Universitetet for miljo-og biovitenskap, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) and Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropica (CIAT), 2004)
In many tropical areas, soils are rapidly degrading because of overgrazing and only short periods of fallow in agriculture. Methods to improve and/or maintain soil fertility, for example intercropping with trees, improved ...
Urban market garbage: a hidden resource for sustainable urban / peri-urban agriculture and the environment in Uganda
(The Uganda Society, 2004-12)
There is serious accumulation of biodegradable garbage in many markets in urban cities mainly from agricultural produce that is marketed in raw form from the Country. It is estimated that about l000mt of garbage is generated ...
A qualitative evaluation of alternative development strategies for Ugandan fisheries
(The International Food Policy Research Institute, 2004-09)
The fisheries sector contributes greatly to the Ugandan economy in terms of income; employment and export revenue; yet recent developments, especially the reducing fish stocks, are posing a big threat to the sector. This ...
The potential role of Ugandan indigenous chicken in poverty alleviation
(The Uganda Society, 2004-12)
This paper describes the existing production characteristics of the Ugandan indigenous chickens, highlights their potential, and suggests strategies for improvement and use in poverty alleviation programmes, emphasizing ...
Conservation of Indigenous Plants of Socio-economic Importance in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda
(Network of Ugandan Researchers and Research Users (NURRU), 2004-06)
Indigenous plants of socio-economic importance were assessed in Osukuru County, Tororo District, eastern Uganda between 2003 and 2004. The study was funded by the Network of Ugandan Researchers and Research Users (NURRU). ...
Ecological changes following rules in use and anthropology: the case of Echuya bamboo forest, south-western Uganda
(The Uganda Society, 2004)
At the time of reservation in 1935, Echuya Forest Reserve located in S. Western Uganda was dominated by bamboo (Arundinaria alpina Schum) vegetation. Presently, the bamboo vegetation is being replaced by hardwood tree ...
Opportunities and constraints in developing forestry curriculum to meet farmers' needs under the Plan for Modernisation of Agriculture in Uganda
(African Network for Agroforestry Education (ANAFE), 2004)
Uganda's Plan for Modernisation of Agriculture includes the development of forestry as part of the natural resource management (NRM) strategy, increasing productivity of land and eradicating poverty. Uganda's extension ...
Urban market garbage: a hidden resource for sustainable urban / peri-urban agriculture and the environment in Uganda
(The Uganda Society, 2004-12)
There is serious accumulation of biodegradable garbage in many markets in urban cities mainly from agricultural produce that is marketed in raw form from the Country. It is estimated that about l000mt of garbage is generated ...