Abstract: Analyzing trends of land use and the change over time is an effective way for assessing the impact on ecosystem function. A study was conducted to detect forest cover change of Yabello forest between 1986 and 2016. The land use maps of 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016 were derived from satellite images. The spatial pattern analysis indicated that the Yabello land use/land cover (LULC) is at a dynam... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: The classified forest of Haut-Sassandra (CFHS) located in the Center-West of Cte dIvoire was infiltrated by the population for agriculture in the 2000s. This forest, initially devoted to timber production before its degradation, is today a vast cocoa-growing area associated with food crops, mainly plantains. The objective of the present study is to assess the overall production of wood, coco... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of the costs of protected areas (PAs) management in Ethiopia, specifically those managed by the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority. The authority is managing a network of protected area (PA) systems covering an area of about 29,950km2. Primary and secondary data were used. A total of 3,045 rangers are required to effectively control illegal activities. ... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: There is a lack of consensus among conservationists regarding the association between trophy hunting and wildlife poaching. Anti-hunting groups argue that trophy hunting is against animal welfare and contributes to wildlife population decline so it must be refuted. On the other hand, pro-hunting groups for advocate regulated hunting as an essential tool for supporting habitat protection and ... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: With a few exceptions, comprehensive assessment of invasive plants species (IPSs) list that invade Maputo Special Reserves natural ecosystems is lacking. Some available data are either preliminary or localised, or focus on agricultural weeds that leave an ecological gap about IPSs. In order to establish this gap, a study was conducted to asses the impact of IPSs in Maputo Special Reserve. A ... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: The mountainous relief of Western Region of Cte dIvoire, as well as large savannas bordering the dense semi-deciduous forests, did not make this part of the country an area suitable for cocoa cultivation. However, in search of forest land for cocoa cultivation, a large influx of people has been observed in this area over the last decade. The objective of this study is to assess the impact of... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: This work examined population demography and reproductive seasonality among small mammals under protection, pastoralism and agriculture in the Serengeti Ecosystem in 2017 and 2018. Small mammals were trapped to quantify variation in the proportions of actively breeding individuals, juvenile recruitment and adult sex ratio across land use types and seasons. Breeding peaked in the wet season, ... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: In the tropical zone, cocoa-based agroforest systems (CAFS) are considered as a mean to maintain and conserve biodiversiy. In the sub-humid zone of Togo (West Africa), agroforest plant species are key components of the landscape and agricultural lands. Cocoa and coffee agroforest systems contribute directly and indirectly to the livelihoods of an estimated one million people in Togo. Despite... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: Diversity of flowering plants, pollinators and microbial activity was assessed in five farms of Nzoia Sugar Company and one outgrower farm in Western Kenya. The overarching study objective was to determine differences in species diversity in the sugar farms using agrochemicals and those not using. To sample flowering plants, transects were laid along sugar farms with quadrats 20 m apart. Swe... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
Abstract: Local communities living adjacent to protected areas (PA) play a vital role in biodiversity conservation. Understanding communities use and perceptions of a PA will increase its conservation effectiveness through reducing anthropogenic pressures and improving park-people relationship. This study assessed local communities dependency on the PA and perceptions of benefits and costs accrued fro... PubDate: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +010
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