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Patterns of frugivory of the Budongo Forest chimpanzees, Uganda
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2005)Frugivory patterns of the chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda were studied between June 2000 and August 2001. Chimpanzee feeding habitats, movement, group size and food eaten were assessed using focal and ... -
Perennial biomass production in arid mangrove systems on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia
(Medwell Joumals, 2012)Above and below biomass production were estimated in two Avicennia marina mangrove stands in Yanbu and Shuaiba region on the Red sea coast of Saudi Arabia. Allometric equations were used to estimate above ground biomasses ... -
Phenology of figs in Budongo Forest Uganda and its importance for the chimpanzee diet
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2003)This paper reports on the phonological patterns of figs in Budongo Forest, Uganda, and how it relates to chimpanzee food availability in different seasons. In addition, we analysed the dung of chimpanzees to understand the ... -
Physical and mechanical properties of some less utilised tropical timber tree species growing in Uganda
(National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2006)Variation in some physical and mechanical properties of the wood in four less utilised tree species native to Uganda was examined. One mature tree each of Antiaris toxicaria, Celtis mildbraedii, Maesopsis eminii and Alstonia ... -
Plant communities of a semi-deciduous tropical rainforest in north-western Uganda: role of soil and anthropogenic factors
(Gebrueder Borntraeger, 2008-11-18)Forest plant communities were described using two floristic data sets (accompanied by data on soil and former management practices) from the Budongo Forest Reserve (BFR), Uganda – a semi-deciduous tropical rainforest. The ... -
Potential for commercialization and value chain improvement of wild food and medicinal plants for livelihood enhancement in Uganda
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2012)Uganda is endowed with a wide diversity of wild plant species that can be commercialized for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction. These wild plants are increasingly becoming a valuable source of livelihoods for ... -
Predictors of Agro forestry Technology Adoption and Land Conservation Strategies in the Highlands of south Western Uganda
(Medwell Journals, 2009)soil erosion is a major agricultural and environmental problem in the highlands of south western Uganda. Agro forestry technologies have been developed as one way of solving the problem. Understanding the factors that ... -
Prioritizing wild medicinal and food plants with potential for commercialization and value chain improvement for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction in Uganda
(Maxwell Science Publication, 2012-06)Uganda is endowed with a diversity of wild and cultivated plant species that can be commercialized for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction. These wild plants are increasingly becoming a valuable source of livelihoods ... -
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 ... -
Quantification of monetary losses due to illegal pit-sawing in Budongo Forest, Uganda
(Commonwealth Forestry Association, 2007)The paper examines the financial implications of both abandoned and destroyed wood by illegal pit-sawers in Budongo Forest, Uganda. It also compares the intensity of pit-sawing in the Strict Nature Reserve (SNR) and the ... -
Relationships between drying defect parameters and some growth characteristics in kiln-dried South African grown Eucalyptus grandis poles
(Springer-Verlag, 2009-10-18)Eucalyptus grandis wood is susceptible to serious drying defects and all possible measures before and during kiln drying of poles need to be taken to minimize the defects. In order to identify factors that may affect drying ... -
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 ... -
Resilient conservation farming systems and land degradation in Bungokho Mutoto Ridge of Mt. Elgon Watershed, Eastern Uganda
(Medwell Journals, 2008)With reference to sustaining the mountainous farming systems in eastern Uganda, this study presents some insights into the prime ecological and economic impacts of land degradation in Bunghoko Mutoto ridge of Mt. Elgon ... -
Rwenzori Mountains Conservation and Environment Management Project
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Site specific soil conservation strategies around Mt. Elgon National Park, Eastern Uganda
(Medwell Journals, 2007)This study investigates the site specific soil conservation strategies adopted by farmers to control land degradation around Mt. Elgon National Park, Uganda. Primary data were obtained through household survey conducted ... -
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 ... -
Suitability of auger drill sampling for the measurement of moisture content gradient in kiln-dried South African grown Eucalyptus grandis poles
(Springer-Verlag, 2009-02)Moisture content (MC) gradient at the time of preservation plays a pivotal role in determining the success of the preservation process. The South African pole drying industry relies on auger drill sampling to determine ... -
Suitability of auger drill sampling for the measurement of moisture content gradient in kiln-dried South African grown eucalyptus grandis poles
(Springer-Verlag, 2009-02)Moisture content (MC) gradient at the time of preservation plays a pivotal role in determining the success of the preservation process. The South African pole drying industry relies on auger drill sampling to determine ... -
Technical and institutional capacity in local organisations to manage decentralised forest resources in Uganda
(Southern African Institute of Forestry, 2006-11)Uganda is one of the sub-Saharan African countries that has devolved the management of forest resources. Meaningful devolution, however, requires that local governments and other community organisations should have capacity ... -
Termites (Isoptera) as food in the Luhya Community (Western Kenya)
(California State University, 2010)The traditional use of termites as a source of food is still widespread in tropical Africa. We conducted a survey around Kakamega forest (Western Kenya) to evaluate the indigenous knowledge of a local community (Luhya) ...