Ongoing Research Projects - UWRTC

Ongoing Research Projects

Advancing wildlife conservation through cutting-edge research in Uganda's protected areas

5 Active Projects
3 National Parks
200+ Community Participants
Ongoing

Wildlife Roadkill Prevalence and Hotspot Analysis

Mar 2025 - Feb 2026
3 Parks

Investigating wildlife-vehicle collisions along public roads and tourist tracks in Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, and Murchison Falls National Parks. Preliminary findings show 783 recorded roadkills with critical hotspots identified.

Wildlife Mortality Road Ecology GIS Mapping
Ongoing

Impact of Dichrostachys cinerea Management on Soil and Biodiversity

Nov 2024 - Dec 2025
QENP

Evaluating community-based management of invasive woody encroachment on soil properties and macrofauna diversity. Findings reveal that manual intervention partially restores soil fertility and supports biodiversity recovery in African savannas.

Invasive Species Soil Science Restoration
Preliminary

Threats and Opportunities to Wildlife Connectivity Corridors

2025 Ongoing
QECA

Investigating movement pathways and threats to elephant and lion connectivity in Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area. Drone imagery reveals encroachment through fish ponds, settlements, and livestock grazing in critical wildlife corridors.

Elephants Lions Corridors Drone Surveys
Ongoing

Water Hyacinth Impact on Freshwater Ecosystems

2024 Ongoing
QENP

Assessing water hyacinth extent and its implications on water quality and wildlife health at Lake Katwe, Lake Edward, and Kazinga Channel. Results indicate significant water quality degradation affecting both wildlife and human livelihoods.

Invasive Plants Water Quality Aquatic Health
Ongoing

Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment

Started 2025
QENP

Assessing landscape-level climate vulnerability to guide effective conservation interventions. Addresses impacts of rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather on wildlife biodiversity, habitats, and migration patterns.

Climate Change Vulnerability Conservation Planning

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