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Efficacy of forestry conservation policy on rural livelihoods in Uganda: evidence from Mabira Forest Reserve
(Medwell Publishing, 2009)
A study was conducted from 2005-2007 in areas around Mabira Forest Reserve, Central Uganda. The objectives were to assess: awareness of the local communities about the current Forest Policy in Uganda, the local communities’ ...
Farmers' perception of the relevance of agricultural technologies under Plan for Modernization of Agriculture in Uganda
(National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2006-09)
This paper investigates the farmers' awareness and perception of the relevance of agricultural technologies under the Plan for Modernization of Agriculture (PMA). A survey was conducted between July and October 2003 in the ...
Attitudes of out-of-school youths towards tree planting activities in Central Uganda: a case study of Masaka District
(Academy Science Publishers, 2009)
This study assessed the attitudes of out-of-school youths towards tree planting activities in Masaka district, central
Uganda. Data were collected using 104 semi-structured questionnaires. Logistic regression was used to ...
Socio-economic determinants of farmers' adoption of rotational woodlot technology in Kigoryobya sub-county, Hoima district, Uganda
(South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2008)
Understanding the factors affecting farmers’ adoption of rotational woodlot technologies is critical to the success of implementing tree planting programmes. This paper evaluates, using logistic and multiple regression ...
Attitudes of out-of-school youths towards tree planting activities in Central Uganda: a case study of Masaka District
(Academy Science Publishers, 2009)
This study assessed the attitudes of out-of-school youths towards tree planting activities in Masaka district, Central Uganda. Data were collected using 104 semi-structured questionnaires. Logistic regression was used to ...
Relative efficiency of sawmill types operating in Uganda's softwood plantations
(National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2005)
The overall aim of this study was to determine the appropriate sawmilling technologies that should be promoted for use in Uganda’s softwood plantation. Conversion efficiency, sawing accuracy, and sawing capability of four ...
Economic valuation of Bujagali Falls Recreational Park, Uganda
(American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (http://www.rpts.tamu.edu), 2007)
Valuation of intangible goods and services provided by Bujagali Falls Recreation Park (BFRP) is increasingly important on local, national and international level when the deterioration of nature areas, wetlands and other ...
Satellite remotely sensed data: potential for mapping Uganda's savannas
(2009-06-10)
The sustainable use and management of Uganda's savannas poses a big challenge because of, inter-alia, the lack of accurate, cost-effective and up-to-date spatial information. In the present study, it was postulated that ...
Consumer satisfaction with solid wood furniture produced by small scale enterprises in Uganda
(2009-08)
Like many other sectors, Small and Micro Scale Wood Furniture Enterprises in Uganda are facing increasing competition pressure from imports. Changing consumer preferences and liberalization of the economy are exposing the ...