Wetland Conservation and Management Practices in Rubanda District, South-Western Uganda
Worldwide, wetlands cover about 9% of the land surface and are recognized as bio networks that offer living prospects when managed properly. Despite the present resource management regime, many wetlands in Uganda are being degraded due to mining, construction, agricultural and industrial activity,...
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| Language: | English |
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East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources
2023
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/1359 |
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| Summary: | Worldwide, wetlands cover about 9% of the land surface and are recognized as bio networks that offer living prospects when managed properly. Despite the present
resource management regime, many wetlands in Uganda are being degraded due to
mining, construction, agricultural and industrial activity, and little attention has
been paid to the effectiveness of wetland conservation. The goal of this research
was to evaluate Nyamuriro wetland conservation and management practices in
Muko Sub-County, Rubanda District, in south-western Uganda. The study was
guided by specific objectives, which included investigating the management
approaches used in Nyamuriro wetland conservation, identifying the management
challenges preventing Nyamuriro wetland conservation, and evaluating sustainable
solutions to the challenges preventing Nyamuriro wetland conservation. The study
employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design that included qualitative and
quantitative data gathering and analysis techniques. A total of 109 people
participated in the study using simple random and purposive sampling approaches.
In this study, data was collected using questionnaires, key informant interviews, and
observational approaches. Most respondents strongly agree that wetland restoration
is the best management approach for Nyamuriro wetland conservation (Mean =
4.87, SD = 0.547). Corruption was the most significant hindrance to the
conservation of Nyamuriro wetland among the management problems (Mean =
3.41, SD = 0.467). Overall, the data showed that there was a significant positive
association between conservation management techniques but not between viable
Nyamuriro wetland conservation measures. The study recommended that strict laws
and procedures should be put in place to ease restrictions on wetland conservation. |
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