International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2019

  • Fencing and Forest Conservation: Attitudes of Local People Living Adjacent to Eastern Slopes of Mount Kenya

    Mugambi David Mbuba

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 13 December 2018
    Accepted: 10 January 2019
    Published: 30 January 2019
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    Abstract: This study was carried out to assess local people attitudes on fencing and conservation management of Mount Kenya Forest. A random sampling technique was used in administering semi structured questionnaires to 100 households living adjacent to the forest. Secondary sources and key informants provided additional information through interviews. Data ... Show More
  • Forest Conservation and Utilization in Embobut, Cherangani Hills, Kenya

    Brian Rotich

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 7-13
    Received: 1 January 2019
    Accepted: 15 January 2019
    Published: 31 January 2019
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    Abstract: Embobut forest is a constituent block of the Cherangani hills ecosystem, which entails the five major water towers in Kenya and home to the indigenous hunters and gatherers-the Cherangany/Sengwer community. This study aimed at investigating forest utilization and conservation in Embobut, Cherangani hills in the western part of Kenya. Data was colle... Show More
  • Assessment of Colony Carrying Capacity and Factors Responsible for Low Production and Productivity of Beekeeping in Horro Guduru Wollega Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia

    Kibebew Wakjira, Alemayehu Gela

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 14-21
    Received: 26 December 2018
    Accepted: 20 January 2019
    Published: 13 February 2019
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    Abstract: The study was conducted in Horro Guduru Wolega Zone of Oromia region, Ethiopia in view of investigating colony carrying capacity and prime factors responsible for the low production and productivity of beekeeping in the area. Individual questioner survey, focus group discussions and field assessment were used to collect the relevant data. Moreover,... Show More
  • Cashew Nut is Reshaping the Rural Landscape of the Seguela Sub-Prefecture (Northwestern Côte d'Ivoire)

    Issouf Bamba, Herman Madou Guemi, Yao Sadaiou Sabas Barima, Yao Charles Sangne

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 22-28
    Received: 8 February 2019
    Accepted: 22 March 2019
    Published: 13 April 2019
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    Abstract: Over the last decade, cashew tree cultivation has grown significantly in the sub-prefecture of Séguéla (northwestern Côte d'Ivoire) to the point where it has become the main cash crop. The objective of this study is to analyze the spatio-temporal dynamics of the landscape of this region under the impetus of the expansion of cashew cultivation. To a... Show More
  • Determination of Threats and Their Relative Severity on Harwood’s Francolin (Pternistis harwoodi) at Abahoy Dengera Natural Forest, Awi Administrative Zone, Northwestern Ethiopia

    Dessalegn Taye, Edeget Merawi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 29-34
    Received: 31 January 2019
    Accepted: 30 March 2019
    Published: 18 April 2019
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    Abstract: This study was conducted at Abohoye Dengera natural forest to investigate the status of Harwood’s Francolin (Pternistis harwoodi) and threats affecting its population. Data were collected using line transect method and questionnaire survey. The main objective of the study was to investigating the status of Pternistis harwoodi and anthropogenic effe... Show More