Ecological baseline surveys of Lake Bisina, Lake Opeta, Lake Mburo and Nakivali wetlands systems
Wetlands cover about 30,000 km2 of Uganda’s land area and are considered to be importantecosystems, which contribute considerably to the national economy and rural livelihoods. However,these important ecosystems are currently under increasing pressure due to factors such aspopulation growth, economic reforms, climate change and the desire for increase in per capitaincome and other pressures of the development process. Threats include among others uncontrolledconversion of the wetlands into agricultural areas and unplanned developments and wetland useswhich may have adverse effects on the capacity of the wetlands to perform natural functions. Inorder to address these threats, there is need to promote wise use of the wetland ecosystem. Thiscan be done using existing guidelines or by developing other guidelines that will assist the variousdistricts in developing ordinances and bye-laws to regulate the use of wetlands in their areas ofjurisdiction
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | monograph biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
The East Africa Natural History Society
2009
|
| Subjects: | Fisheries, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/32868 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|