Implications of Rapid Urbanization On Kampala Wetlands. A Case Study of Bwaise Wetland in Kawempe Division

ABSTRACT

The study assesses the implications of rapid urbanization on Kampala Wetlands using Bwaise Wetland in Kawempe. Kampala city is a rapidly urbanized society whose growth is impacting on its wetland. Thus, this study examines the regulations, impacts and dynamics of urbanization in Bwaise wetland and how this affects the society since wetlands are source of livelihoods to some residents of Kampala. The study reveals that rapid urbanization and development have encouraged severe flooding of the wetland and its surrounding areas especially during the rainy season. The study advocate public education on importance of wetland utilization, management and importance to the society as a panacea in encouraging wetland restoration in Kampala

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APA

STELLA, N (2022). Implications of Rapid Urbanization On Kampala Wetlands. A Case Study of Bwaise Wetland in Kawempe Division. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/implications-of-rapid-urbanization-on-kampala-wetlands-a-case-study-of-bwaise-wetland-in-kawempe-division

MLA 8th

STELLA, NAMIRIMU "Implications of Rapid Urbanization On Kampala Wetlands. A Case Study of Bwaise Wetland in Kawempe Division" Afribary. Afribary, 25 Jun. 2022, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/implications-of-rapid-urbanization-on-kampala-wetlands-a-case-study-of-bwaise-wetland-in-kawempe-division. Accessed 06 Nov. 2024.

MLA7

STELLA, NAMIRIMU . "Implications of Rapid Urbanization On Kampala Wetlands. A Case Study of Bwaise Wetland in Kawempe Division". Afribary, Afribary, 25 Jun. 2022. Web. 06 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/implications-of-rapid-urbanization-on-kampala-wetlands-a-case-study-of-bwaise-wetland-in-kawempe-division >.

Chicago

STELLA, NAMIRIMU . "Implications of Rapid Urbanization On Kampala Wetlands. A Case Study of Bwaise Wetland in Kawempe Division" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 06, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/implications-of-rapid-urbanization-on-kampala-wetlands-a-case-study-of-bwaise-wetland-in-kawempe-division

Document Details
NAMIRIMU STELLA Field: Environmental Health Science Type: Project 48 PAGES (9577 WORDS) (pdf)