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Effect of human settlement on woody biomass resources in Kibaale district, Western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2008)
This study examined the effect of human migration and settlement on woody biomass resources in Kibaale district between March and July 2005. The objectives were to (1) assess the level of awareness of migrant communities ...
Effect of reseeding and cattle manure on pasture and livestock water productivity in rangelands of Nakasongola District, Uganda
(2009-01)
Rangeland degradation attributed to overgrazing, termite activity and deforestation has resulted in the development of large bare surfaces locally known as “Biharamata” in Nakasongola District. Devoid of adequate vegetation ...
Integrating remote sensing data and rapid appraisals for land-cover change analyses in Uganda
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2005-08-05)
Rapid population growth, unsustainable land use, and a pervasively degrading landscape are components of a dominant paradigm regarding African development. While recent work articulating the 'misreading' of the African ...
Integrating remote sensing data and rapid appraisals for land-cover change analyses in Uganda
(John Wiley & Sons, 2005)
Rapid population growth, unsustainable land use, and a pervasively degrading landscape are components of a dominant paradigm regarding African development. While recent work articulating the 'misreading' of the African ...
Predicting the functional role of forest tree species in restoring degraded forests: a case of Mabira Forest, Uganda
(2009-08)
This dissertation is structured into three chapters; that is General introduction and two manuscripts. Chapter One describes the background and scope of the study. Chapter Two is titled “Patterns of Specific Leaf area of ...
Decentralized governance and ecological health: why local institutions fail to moderate deforestation in Mpigi district of Uganda
(Academic Journals, 2007-08)
The outcomes of decentralization policies on the delivery of forestry sector services and ecological health remain ambiguous. Several scholars warn that there is insufficient empirical data to support the assumption that ...