Charles Ssekyewa Author

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Field Assessment of Environment Policy Operationalisation in Forest Tree Biodiversity Conservation in Uganda

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Stella Namanji, Charles Francis, Charles Ssekyewa and Geir Hofgaard Lieblein

Policies guide management, and practical implementation of national policies is central to their effective operationalisation in the field. On-ground changes in agrarian systems in response to new policies often lead to the transformation of landscapes as a result of management. In Uganda, deforestation proceeds despite the regulations and guidelines in the National Environment Management Policy (NEMP). The purpose of our study was to determine the effectiveness of the operationalisation of the NEMP in Uganda, a case study of Kalangala District. We used historical data, field observations and interviews to identify indicators to measure the operationalisation of the NEMP. In Kalangala District, key forest categories were identified as cultural-private, commercial-private, and publicgaze... view more»

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