Books: Recent submissions
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The effect of variations in maize stover placement on maize growth and nitrogen uptake in continuous maize cropping systems in two regions of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)Stover placement (surface mulch, incorporated or a mixture of mulch and incorporation) was compared with stover removal in the presence and absence of 50kg N fertilizer/ha in trials over two successive seasons in continuous ... -
Environmental impact assessment for water development and conservation.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)The possible environmental impacts of water development projects and land use practices such as deforestation and over grazing on water supply in Kenya are reviewed. Measures that can be taken in conjunction with properly ... -
Peoples' participation in agroforestry: the case of the Pokot.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)This paper addresses agroforestry in arid lands from the perspective of people's participation. It stresses the crucial importance of trees in a dominant economic sector, animal husbandry, and takes into account the ... -
An evaluation of gully control measures in Central Province, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)Forty controlled gullies distributed in Kiambu, Murang'a and Nyeri Districts of Central Province, Kenya, were randomly selected to evaluate their control measures. A recording schedule was developed to assist in collecting ... -
Hedgerows for control of soil erosion in Kabale, southwest Uganda.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)Runoff and soil loss was studied on steep terraced slopes containing various combinations of lines of Grevillea robusta, hedgerows of Calliandra calothyrsus and strips of Pennisetum purpureum in Kabale, southwest Uganda. ... -
Impacts of land-use practices on natural forests and watersheds in the lake Nakuru catchment basin.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)Trends in land use practices in the Lake Nakuru catchment area and, in particular, the causes and impacts of deforestation, which threaten the lake's unique ecology. It addresses the importance of natural forests for the ... -
A Preliminary Investigation of the Soil Conditions of the Ithe-wa-Gathoni Farm, Lang'ata (Nairobi)
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1979) -
The range management handbook of Kenya: a database for planning development in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)This paper briefly presents a methodology for planning development in arid and semi-arid areas. It highlights the issues of problem identification and assessment of the natural and socio-economic environment, and describes ... -
CTO 302: Tourism Policy, Planning and Management; Course materials for B.A
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2009) -
CTO 102: International Tourism, Course materials for B.A (tourism) Distance Learners
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2012) -
Use of cover crops to improve soil productivity: preliminary studies using tropical velvet bean
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)Initial observations of a two-phase trial on the use of Mucuna deeringianum [M. deeringiana] to improve soil productivity are presented. In phase one, 42 seeds were sown at Kabete, Kenya, in October 1990 with 89% germination ... -
Erosion scars caused by earthflows: a case study of Ol Joro Orok division, Nyandarua district
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)This paper describes earthflow features in Nyairoko sub-location of Ol Joro Orok Division, Kenya. In 1989 more than 900 earthflows were counted in Nyandarua District, most of them in Ol Joro Orok and Ol Kalou Divisions. ... -
The impact of climatic changes on land and water resource management in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)The implications of global climatic change on water resource development and management in Kenya was examined. The extent to which the water resources of the various regions of Kenya will be affected and the effects on ... -
Development of a multi-disciplinary approach to improve the management of soil fertility by smallholder farmers: experience of the TSBF programme.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)This paper outlines the development of a new methodology to modify and improve the indigenous practices of soil fertility management in Eastern and Southern Africa and suggests requirements for involvement by collaborating ... -
Environmental and land-use consequences of sand harvesting in Masinga division.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)This paper examines the impact of sand harvesting from rivers on the environment, land use and social life in the Masinga Division, Machakos District, Kenya. Sand acts as a safe aquifer for water flowing below and through ... -
Land and water management for sustainable agricultural production.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)The constraints on land use and water resources for sustainable agricultural production in Kenya were assessed during May to September 1992 using questionnaires and personal interviews along with existing secondary data ... -
Art And Design For Forms 1 And 2.
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Minimizing hydrological impacts of smallholder drainage development
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)A review of available literature on the hydrologic impacts of drainage is presented and management practices that reduce such impacts are identified. Factors that influence the impact of drainage include land use, soil ...