International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017

  • Significance and Strengthening Private Sector Engagement in the Management of Public Protected Areas: Experiences from Malawi

    Njera D., Kafakoma R.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 47-52
    Received: 31 January 2017
    Accepted: 16 February 2017
    Published: 13 April 2017
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    Abstract: This paper presents the significance and strategies to strengthen private sector engagement in the management of public protected areas in Malawi. The study emanates from desk reviews of various relevant documents, stakeholder consultations and Malawi national Community Based Natural Resources Management forum discussions. In addition, focus group ... Show More
  • Woody Species Composition in Relation to Spatial and Environmental Gradients in Acacia-Commiphora Vegetation Ecosystem of Ethiopia

    Debissa Lemessa, Fisseha Asmelash, Yayehrad Teka, Sisay Alemu, Motuma Didita, Seid Melesse

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 53-59
    Received: 16 March 2017
    Accepted: 28 March 2017
    Published: 13 April 2017
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    Abstract: Woody species composition at local scale has been studied well in the tropics. However, how the species composition is related to the spatial and environmental gradients was poorly studied. Here, we examined the effects of the topographic aspects and altitude gradient on the species composition across four sites of Acacia-Commiphora woodland and bu... Show More
  • The Role of Traditional Taboos and Custom as Complementary Tools in Wildlife Conservation Within Mount Cameroon National Park Buea

    Ajonina S. Abugiche, Terence O. Egute, Atud Cybelle

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 60-68
    Received: 29 April 2017
    Accepted: 8 May 2017
    Published: 7 June 2017
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    Abstract: This study was carried out to examine the use of traditional taboos and custom in wildlife conservation in the Mount Cameroon National Park. A purposive sampling technique was used in selecting 13 villages from the 41 villages surrounding the park. A total number of 130 respondents were randomly selected for the study and data collected was analyze... Show More