Research Papers/Topics in Environment and Resource Management

ESTIMATING THE NET SURFACE SHORTWAVE RADIATION USING MODIS DATA

Net Surface Shortwave Radiation (NSSR) is a key quantity for the estimation of net radiation (𝑅𝑛) and 𝑅𝑛 is a key component of the Earth energy balance. The most practical and reliable method for estimating solar radiation is based on remote sensing because remote sensing observation values are practical than location based measurements. It has been observed that existing ancillary data are not sufficient to have an accurate solar radiation estimates due to the limited amount of g...

Ecological Economics : Valuation of Ecosystem services

Ecosystem services are the beneficial outcomes, for the natural environment or people that result from ecosystem functions. Some examples of ecosystem services are support of the food chain, harvesting of animals or plants, and the provision of clean water or scenic views. In order for an ecosystem to provide services to humans, some interaction with, or at least some appreciation by humans is required. Thus, functions of ecosystems are value-neutral, while their services have value to...

Assessment of Solid Waste Disposal Pattern of Sellers in Mile One Market, Port Harcourt City Rivers State

ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the solid waste disposal pattern of sellers in Mile One Market Port Harcourt in order to: identify the solid waste disposal habits of sellers, determine the frequency of clearing dumpsters from the market, determine accessibilityof waste dumpsters to market sellers and ascertain if the pattern of waste disposal significantly vary from different section of the markets.Data wereobtained throughinterviews, questionnaires and on the spot observation. A total of...

The Impact of Slum Development On Wetlands. A Case Study of Namuwongo Slum, Kampala, Uganda.

ABSTRACT In a bid to address the impact of slum development on the wetlands many organizations have developed mechanisms aimed at reducing on the rate of slum development but several measures still need to be put in place as well as elevate the lives of the people living in the slum areas for example the building of a better drainage system, provision of safe drinking water, sensitization on better sanitation practices thus creating a favorable living atmosphere. The main objective of this re...

The Effectiveness of Community Participation On Biodiversity Conservation in Serere Local Forest in Olio Sub-County, Serere District.

ABSTRACT The importance of biodiversity cannot be overemphasized. Thus, the study assesses the effectiveness of community participation in biodiversity conservation in Serere Sub-county Local Forest Reserve in Serere District in Uganda. Data were collected through primary and secondary data employing questionnaire and interviews. Through the study, it was revealed that the major human activities that impact on the biodiversity of the study area were hunting, fuel wood harvesting, cattle grazi...

Wetland Degradation in Jinja District; A Case Study of Lake Victoria, Uganda.

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to find out the causes of wetland degradation in Jinja District, Uganda. The study covered the awareness of the people on wetlands; the values of the ecosystems; and the impacts of wetland’ degradation, so as to come up with strategies for better management and conservation of the Lake Victoria wetlands. This study found that wetland degradation was attributed to by anthropogenic factors including industrial pollution, over-harvesting, dumping, in...

The Effects of Charcoal Burning on Mabira Forest Resource Mukono District, Central-Uganda

ABSTRACT The effects of charcoal burning on the forest resources is intended to discover the extent of the problem because of unhealthy combination of deforestation and booming population was inflicting hardship on women and children . They could no longer find charcoal, and when they could, they couldnTt afford it. The rapid population growth in Mabira forest in Mukono district has led to increased deforestation in pen-urban areas and the densely populated fragile highlands’~ in the east a...

Art Of Solid Waste Disposal on The Environment the Case Study of Kitezi Landfill Kampala Uganda

ABSTRACTThe objectives of the study were to find out the impacts of solid waste disposal in the environment. The methods used in sold waste displease,challenges faced and to come up with recommendations on effective solid waste disposal at kitezi landfill.Data was subjected to a number of stages that collectively added up to the whole process of data analysis, where results from observation andinterviews were tested.The results indicated that garbage delivered at the site were ...

Effects of Water Accessibility to The Community Of Hakibale Sub County, Kabarole District, Western Uganda

ABSTRACTThe lack of access to sufficient water and sanitation facilities is one of the largest hindrances towards the sustainable development of the poorest 2.2 billion people in the world. The research was conducted in Hakibale Sub County in Kabarole district. The availability and accessibility of water in a community helps reduce wastage of time which would have been used for productive work especially income generation, it alsofacilitates production in terms of water fo...

Wetland Degradation in Uganda; The Case Study of Kinawataka, Nakawa Division Kampala District.

ABSTRACT The study focused on wetland degradation in Uganda: A case study of Kiwanataka wetland in Kampala District.lt was carried out to examine the varrious causes of kinawataka wet land degradation,asses the human activities carried in and around the wet land and to establish solution for the problems brought about as a result of kinawataka wet land degragation. The wetland of Kinawatalca in Kampala was used as a sample for the study. Questionnaires, interviews, literature review, recordin...

The Role of Soil Conservation Techniques to Food Security: Case Study of Yambio State, Southern Sudan

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION iAPPROVAL iiDEDICATION ivAKNOWLEDGEMENT vTABLE OF CONTENTS viCHAPTER ONE 11.0 Introduction 11.1 Background 21 .2 Problem Statement 41.3 Objective 51.3.1 Overall objective~ 51.3.2 Specific objectives 51.4 Research Questions 51.5 Scope Of The Study 51.6 Justification Of The Study 61.7 Conceptual Framework~ 7CHAPTER TWO 8LITERATURE REVIEW 82.0 INTRODUCTION 82.1 SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES 82.1.1 Planting Vegetation~ 82.1.2 Contour P1oughing~ 92.1.3 Maintaining the S...

Impact of Cattle Grazing on Rangelands: A Case Study of Nyabushozi Colnty Kiruhura District, Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION iAPPROVAL iiDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ivTABLE OFCONTENTS viLIST OF TABLES viiiLIST OF FIGURES IxABSTRACT xCHAPTERONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 Background 11.1.1 The State ofthe Rangelands 21.2 Problem ‘Statement 41.3 Purpose of the Study 51.4 Objectives of the Study1.5 Research Questions 61.6 Scope ofthe Study 71.7 Significance ofthe Study 7vCHAPTER TWO .8LITERATURE REVIEW 92.1 Introduction 92.2 Definition ofrangelands 92.3 Characteristics ofrangelands 92.4 Herdin...

Biogas and Its Potential in the Local Communities: Case Study of Warr Sub-County, Zombo District West Nile Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLESLIST OF FIGURES xiABBREVIATIONSABSTRACTCHAPTER ONE 11.0 Introduction 11.1 Background to study 11.2 Problem Statement 21.3 Objectives of the Study 21.3.1 General Objective 21.3.2 Specific Objectives 21.4 Research Questions 31.5. Scope of the Study 31.5.lGeographical scope 31.5.2. Content scope 31.5.3 Time scope 31.6 Significance of the research 31.7 Conceptual Frame Work 4vCHAPTER TWO..., 5LITERAT...

The Effects of Poverty on Natural Resources in Ilkerin Village Arusha District, Tanzania

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATIONTABLE OF CONTENTS ivLIST OF TABLESABSTRACTCHAPTER ONE I1.0 Background of the study 11.1 Statement of the problem 21.2 Study objectives 31.2.1 General objectives 31.2.2 Specific objectives 31.3 Research questions 31.4 Scope of the study 31.5 Purpose of the study 41.6 Significance of the study 4CHAPTER TWO 5LITERATURE REVIEW 52.0 Introduction2.1 The causes of poverty 82.3 The effects of poverty on environment 122.4 Measures that have put in place to...

Effects of Agricultural Intensification On Wetland Conservation in Nsambya Sub-County, Kyankwanzi District, Uganda.

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivACRONYMSABSTRACT viTABLE OF CONTENTS viiLIST OF TABLESLIST OF FIGURESCHAPTER ONE i1.0 Introduction and background of the study 11 .2 Problem statement 31.3 Objectives of the study 31.3.1 General objective 31.3.2 Specific objectives 31.5 Scope of the study 41.5.1 Geographical scope 41.5.2 Content scope 41.5.3 Time scope 41.6 Significance 41.7 Definition of key terms1.8 Conceptual framework 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITERATURE REVIEW 72.0 Intr...


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