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| Influence of Population Growth on Land Use in Uganda. A Case Study of Biguli Subcounty Kamwenge District
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Kagaba Ronald, Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara
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Abstract:
In this study, the Biguri sub-county was used as a case study to examine the impact of population expansion on land use in Uganda. The study's goals were to identify the markers of population increase on land usage in Kamwenge district's Biguli Sub County. the investigation into the connection among population increase and land use in Biguli sub county, as well as the consequences of population increase on land usage in Biguli sub county. The study primarily used qualitative methods of data collecting to gather data, using both primary and secondary information in its analysis. Data was gathered via a research questionnaire, which involved asking the researcher questions and recording the respondents' responses. The results showed that the effects of population expansion on land use included high rates of urbanization, which led to environmental contamination and deforestation as well as high rates of bush fire. Campaigns to raise awareness: The government should consequently step up its informational and advocacy efforts, utilizing all available channels of communication, to raise public knowledge of the aims, objectives, and status of the execution of the harmful consequences of population expansion.
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