Assessing the Impact of Stone Quarrying on Vegetation Cover in Kiyoora Kabale District.

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dc.contributor.authorAbaho, Amos
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-20T13:59:17Z
dc.date.available2024-12-20T13:59:17Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThe study examined the impact of stone quarrying on vegetation cover in Kiyoora, Kabale District. Its objectives were to determine the effects of stone quarrying on vegetation cover and to evaluate measures implemented to mitigate these effects. The quadrant method was employed to identify various plant species within the quarry area. Findings indicated a significant representation of female respondents and identified 30 shrubs and small tree species, 10 grass and herbaceous plant species, and 20 pioneer species in the area. The study concluded that stone quarrying has a substantial impact on vegetation cover, with notable consequences for the local ecosystem. Key findings revealed a decline in vegetation diversity, soil erosion and degradation, dust accumulation on plants, and changes in water resources. The reduction in plant species, particularly grasses and herbaceous plants, has weakened the region's ecological stability and biodiversity. The study recommended increasing community awareness about the adverse effects of stone quarrying on vegetation cover to encourage more sustainable practices.
dc.identifier.citationAbaho, Amos (2024). Assessing the Impact of Stone Quarrying on Vegetation Cover in Kiyoora Kabale District. Kabale: KAbale University.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2463
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherKabale University
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United Statesen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectAssessing
dc.subjectImpact
dc.subjectStone Quarrying
dc.subjectVegetation Cover
dc.subjectKiyoora Kabale District
dc.titleAssessing the Impact of Stone Quarrying on Vegetation Cover in Kiyoora Kabale District.
dc.typeThesis

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