The role of in-kind incentives in the survival and conservation of milicia excelsa (mvule) the Busoga region, Uganda, the case of Kamuli district.

Abstract

The overall objective of this study was to analyze the role of in kind incentives in the survival and planting of Milicia excelsa (Mvule tree) species in Busoga sub region. Research Questions in the study include the following; 1. What is the survival Fate of Milicia excelsa in relation to other fruit trees und plantations? 2.Which factors are responsible for the survival of Milicia excelsa and fruit trees? 3.What are the best alternative incentives frames that promote people's desire to plant and conserve Milicia excelsa? The methods used to collect data were interviews, questionnaire, field observation and mapping using GPS. The data collected was analyzed using stata SPSS which facilitated the formation of frequency tables, pie charts. From the findings, we recognized that the role of in kind incentives is not yielding a greater percentage in the survival of Milicia excelsa. There are other factors that result in the non-survival of Milicia excelsa especially occurrence of diseases and the limited care extended by the university to help the community in terms of sensitization such that they plant and fight hard to ensure that Milicia excelsa survives. The Conclusion of the research study show that as the use of in kind incentives by Busitema University does not yield to a greater percentage in the planting, conservation and conservation of Milicia excelsa because the community expect a greater follow up by the university with extended care and sensitization. This will help the community to replant and conserve the already existing trees other than just giving them in kind incentives. The recommendation captures the need for the University of Busitema Namasagali campus, in addition to giving the in kind incentives, to extend care to the tree seedling project established around the community so that people get sensitized on the best knowledge and skills on proper tree management.