International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023

  • Impacts of Vachelia reficiens and Prosopis juliflora on the Environment of Samburu East Sub-County, Kenya

    Patrick Pureina Lekenit, Samson Okongo Mabwoga, Maurice Oduor Josphat Omollo

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
    Pages: 95-108
    Received: 4 June 2023
    Accepted: 21 June 2023
    Published: 6 July 2023
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    Abstract: Negative impacts of invasive plant species are a major challenge globally in the 21st Century. They have enormous environmental and economic costs. In spite of this, little is known of their impacts and management interventions. In Kenya, Samburu East Sub-County has experienced a spread of Vachelia reficiens and Prosopis juliflora. The resident com... Show More
  • Characterization, Classification and Mapping Soil Resources of Leka Dullecha District, East Wollega Zone, Western Oromia

    Chalsissa Takele, Obsa Aga, Temesgen Chimdessa, Fayisa Olana

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
    Pages: 109-117
    Received: 17 April 2023
    Accepted: 27 June 2023
    Published: 17 July 2023
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    Abstract: For making decisions on agricultural production and other land use types, understanding the types and characteristics of soils is essential. This study was conducted with the aim of characterization and classification of soils of Leka Dullecha district and produces a map of these soils. Based on slope, geology, land form, soil depth, color, texture... Show More
  • Assessment of Formal Institutions Across the Timber Value Chain in Liwale and Ruangwa Districts, Tanzania

    Mary Chuzi Magiri, Jumanne Moshi Abdallah

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
    Pages: 118-124
    Received: 19 July 2023
    Accepted: 18 August 2023
    Published: 31 August 2023
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    Abstract: In developing an inclusive and sustainable timber value chain, institutions are important for structuring and governing the interactions of the actors to effect value creation and addition to timber products. Therefore, this study aims at assessing the rules and regulations awareness, enforcement, compliance and costs associated with the timber val... Show More
  • Effects of Crop Diversification on Food Crop Productivity Among Smallholder Coffee Farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya

    Micheni Pauline Kananu, Gathungu Geofrey Kingori, Dennis K. Muriithi, Ngeretha Njoki Ann

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
    Pages: 125-136
    Received: 29 August 2023
    Accepted: 19 September 2023
    Published: 12 October 2023
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    Abstract: Crop production increases food security and nutrition, and enhances livelihoods of rural populace in Kenya. There is a low levels of crops productivity in Kirinyaga County, and there is need to increase the production to feed the expanding population. This study aimed to analyze the effects of crop diversification on smallholder coffee farmers’ sel... Show More