Ecological changes following rules in use and anthropology: the case of Echuya bamboo forest, south-western Uganda

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dc.creatorAbwoli, Y. Banana
dc.creatorTweheyo, M.
dc.date2013-07-05T05:53:55Z
dc.date2013-07-05T05:53:55Z
dc.date2004
dc.date.accessioned2018-09-04T13:02:53Z
dc.date.available2018-09-04T13:02:53Z
dc.descriptionAt the time of reservation in 1935, Echuya Forest Reserve located in S. Western Uganda was dominated by bamboo (Arundinaria alpina Schum) vegetation. Presently, the bamboo vegetation is being replaced by hardwood tree species. In this study, we use both oral and written history to understand the rules in use and use patterns over-time to link rules in use to the observed ecological changes in Echuya Forest Reserve. We conclude that rules restricting setting of fires in the reserve, and rules abolishing harvesting of hardwoods have had an impact on the direction of vegetation and ecological succession in Echuya Forest Reserve during the last century.
dc.identifierBanana, A. Y., Tweheyo, M. (2004) Ecological changes following rules in use and anthropology: the case of Echuya bamboo forest, south-western Uganda, the Uganda Journal (2004) Vol.50 p.39-49.
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dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/1549
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/1549
dc.languageen
dc.publisherThe Uganda Society
dc.subjectBamboo vegetation
dc.subjectHardwoods
dc.subjectOral history
dc.subjectForest succession
dc.subjectEchuya Forest Reserve
dc.titleEcological changes following rules in use and anthropology: the case of Echuya bamboo forest, south-western Uganda
dc.typeJournal article, peer reviewed
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