It is prominently claimed that including the local community in forest management by adopting Collaborative Forest Management (CFM) approach could help for sustainable forest management. Therefore, information on its effectiveness is still needed for better planning in forest conservation. This study assessed the effectiveness of CFM on both forest status conditions and local community livelihoods in Mabira Central Forest Reserve (MCFR) in Uganda. A floristic survey was conducted to collect data on the species composition in the sites under CFM and Non-CFM. Also, interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data on the socio-economic aspect of the adjacent local community…

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Mabira Central Forest Reserve in Uganda (MCFR) is facing biodiversity loss,
especially other tree species in the paper mulberry dominated area due to
Charcoal burning activities and the presence of paper mulberry (Broussonetia
papyrifera ). Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera ) in the family Moraceae
or Morus papyrifera is found mostly in the production zone identified as
hotspot of biodiversity in Mabira central Forest reserve. Several studies in
western and East Africa have indicated that paper mulberry consumes a lot of
ground water which may reduce water availability for other species and lead
to reduced growth level of native…

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Climate variability and change are projected to significantly impact agricultural
production across Africa. This study assessed the effects of climate variability and change on
cassava yield in Kilembwe, South-Kivu province Eastern DR Congo. The assessment relies on
the DSSAT crop model simulation of cassava under current and future climate. The period
1980–2010 was used to represent the baseline, while future projection covers three periods
including the near future (2010–2039), mid-century (2040–2069), and end-century (2070-
2099). Climate, soil, and crop yield and field management data were collected for Kilembwe
in the South-Kivu Province.…

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