Aid in Uganda

Aid in Uganda
Author: Hal Mettrick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1967
Genre: Agricultural assistance
ISBN:

The Forest Sector

The Forest Sector
Author:
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 106
Release: 1991
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780821319178

Since 1978, when the World Bank published its policy paper on forestry, the world's understanding of and concern about the forest sector of the developing world has increased substantially. It has become clear that forests and woodlands play an even more important economic and ecological role than had earlier been recognized. In particular, the importance of tropical moist forests in protecting biological diversity has become more fully appreciated, as has their role in the carbon cycle and in global climatic change. The nature of the challenge; Deforestation and forest degradation; The growing demand for forests and trees for basic needs; Strategies for forest development; The role of the world bank; Challenges for the forest sector; Strategies for forest development; The role of the world bank.

A History of the Uganda Forest Department 1951-1965

A History of the Uganda Forest Department 1951-1965
Author: George Webster
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780850927573

A History of the Uganda Forest Department 1951-1965 This book, compiled by two former members of Uganda's forestry department, is not only an invaluable historical record but also provides authoritative experience from which to draw on for all involved in forestry and land management today.

Agriculture in Uganda: Crops

Agriculture in Uganda: Crops
Author: Joseph K. Mukiibi
Publisher: Fountain Books
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Crops offers a comprehensive survey of the various strategies for managing and developing increased and sustainable crop production. The study is organised into eight parts, which are: plant genetics and plant genetic resources in Uganda; cereals - milllets, sorghum and maize, oil crops; grain and legumes; roots and tubers - cassava, yams, sweet potatoes and solanum potatoes, and plantains. The remainder of the study concentrates on the agricultural production of traditional cash crop - cotton, coffee, tea, cocoa and sugar; and touches upon new areas, such sa sericulture and mushroom cultivation.

Field Guide to the Forest Trees of Uganda

Field Guide to the Forest Trees of Uganda
Author: James Kalema
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2020-06-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1789245273

This book is a guide for the identification of the indigenous forest trees of Uganda. It will be useful for those who wish to contribute towards the conservation of the forests or to plant indigenous trees. Information is provided on how to propagate and cultivate about 80 of the most valuable species. The book will be invaluable for botanists, foresters, rural development workers and members of the general public concerned about contributing to conservation and sustainable development in Uganda. Many of the species grow in neighbouring countries, so the book has relevance there too.

Deforestation in Uganda

Deforestation in Uganda
Author: Alan Charles Hamilton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1984
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

A study of the gradual destruction of Uganda's extensive forest. The author traces the process and analyzes its causes from the first introduction of agriculture to the appropriation of national forest reserves by private individuals in the Amin years. He documents the developments that have turned Karamoja from a well-wooded land into one of the world's most disastrous famine areas, and reduced the forest cover and wildlife habitat to a mere fraction of its former extent.

The State of the World's Forests 2020 (Chinese Edition)

The State of the World's Forests 2020 (Chinese Edition)
Author: FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251324240

Assesses progress to date in meeting global targets and goals related to forest biodiversity and examines the effectiveness of policies, actions and approaches, in terms of both conservation and sustainable development outcomes.

Addressing forestry and agroforestry in National Adaptation Plans

Addressing forestry and agroforestry in National Adaptation Plans
Author: Meybeck, A. ; Gitz, V. ; Wolf, J. ; Wong, T.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2021-11-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 925133367X

The 'Addressing forestry and agroforestry in National Adaptation Plans: Supplementary guidelines' provide specific guidance for national adaptation planning in the forestry sector. They are intended to be used by national planners and decision–makers working on climate change issues in developing countries and authorities and experts who are contributing to climate change adaptation and NAP formulation and implementation.