International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018

  • Use of Community Cultural Practices and Beliefs in the Conservation of Lake Baringo Ecosystem in Kenya

    Ming’ate Mogambi Lamech Felix, Karigu Mary

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 32-38
    Received: 18 January 2018
    Accepted: 1 February 2018
    Published: 11 July 2018
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    Abstract: Cultural practices and beliefs are closely linked to biodiversity conservation. The paper presents an analysis of information collected from three indigenous communities (Ichamus/Njemps, Pokots and Tugen) living in Lake Baringo ecosystem, Kenya. We argue that community cultural practices and beliefs have an impact in the conservation of ecosystems ... Show More
  • Population Status, Distribution, and Threats of Colobus guereza gallarum in Bale Mountains National Park, Southeastern Ethiopia

    Israel Petros, Sefi Mekonen, Hussein Gena, Yared Mesfin

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 39-45
    Received: 28 June 2018
    Accepted: 13 July 2018
    Published: 8 August 2018
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    Abstract: Colobus guereza gallarum is the subspecies of Colobus monkey (Colobus guereza) restricted to the Ethiopian highlands to the east of the Rift Valley. This study was carried out from February to June 2016 to provide data on Population status, distribution, and threats of C. g. gallarum in Bale Mountains National Park. Line transects with 5 km distanc... Show More