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Participatory forest management system in urban forests in Kenya- A case of Ngong Road Forest, Nairobi, Kenya
Participatory forest management is a system where community is involved in management of forest. Studies on participatory forest management have majorly focused on forests in rural areas. Since its adoption in Kenya in 2007, it has been scantily documented how the system has been implemented in the urban forests. This study aims to explore how […]
Assessing soil disturbance from ground based logging operation in the northern forests of Iran
In this research the extent and severity of soil disturbance caused by Timber jack 450C wheeled skidder was assessed on a selectively logged parcel in Nav Asalem forest area in the North of Iran. The line intersect method was used to determine the extent of soil disturbance in the logged parcel and severity of soil […]
Dahliafleur Partial Nature Reserve of Bingerville (Southern Côte d’Ivoire): sanctuary of biodiversity in a heavily urbanized environment
In a context of unbridled erosion of biodiversity, it is important to protect, and conserve protected areas by carrying out studies, in particular on the flora and vegetation of which they are composed. A study was carried out in the Dahliafleur Reserve in Côte d’Ivoire, with the overall aim of assessing the level of biodiversity […]
The influence of Formica exsecta ants on the abundance and diversity of other invertebrates in a private fragment of Tanzanias coastal forests
This study was conducted in the fragment of Tanzania’s Coastal Forests (TCFs), which is one of the world’s ecoregions with varied endemic flora and fauna located on the coast of Indian Ocean. Its focus was on privately-owned TCFs, specifically a research and conservation centre of the late Prof. R.B.M Senzota since 1988. This fragment faces […]
Diversity and habitat assessment of mangrove forests in Gonzaga, Cagayan
The stand structure, species composition, vegetation structure, species diversity, and habitat status of mangrove forest in Gonzaga, Cagayan were determined using Belt Transect Method. This baseline data is a basic and prerequisite for the proper conservation and management of mangrove forests. Results revealed that there were 14 true mangrove species belonging to 9 genera and […]
Distribution of roadside plant communities along the altitudinal gradient in pine forests, Pakistan
In mountainous areas, road construction is accompanied by large‐scale physical disturbance that drastically modify the landscape. Road construction and cutting process of mountains removes soil and rock from the hillside above the proposed road, while soil and rock are deposited on the down‐slope area. The resultant roadsides are highly disturbed habitats characterized by plant communities […]
Determinants of tree-planting in a semi-urban community in south-western Nigeria
Without trees, human life would be unsustainable. Trees provide a wide range of products (timber, fruit, medicine, beverages, fodder and oils) and life-supporting services (carbon sequestration, erosion control, soil fertility, shade and beautification). However, our trees and forests are rapidly disappearing at an alarming rate with about 4 billion trees cut down annually and an […]
Anthropogenic disturbances and regeneration status of Pinus roxburghii Sarg. in Ponda Watershed, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
The present work was conducted with an aim to study the anthropogenic disturbances and regeneration status of Pinus roxburghii Sarg. in Ponda watershed of Rajouri Forest Range, J&K, India. Random sampling was carried out by laying fourty sample plots, covering different forest sites of the study area, using 20 x 20 m and 5 x […]
Using vegetation characteristics and biomass of earthworms to estimate fire damages in different elevation classes (case study: Zagros forests in Iran)
T Forest fire is the major disturbance that can severely change forest areas. The 1250 *800 m inventory networks using GIS with scale 1/25000 of digital maps were applied for this research. Thirty 30*25 m sample plots had been recorded and then some properties including the spices frequency, the spices type, canopy area, sample plot […]
The comparative vegetation cover assessment of the greater Bangalore using high resolution satellite imagery
Bangalore is experiencing unprecedented urbanization in recent times due to concentrated developmental activity resulted in the increased population and consequent pressure on infrastructure and natural resources, which ultimately gives rise to plethora of serious challenges like climate change, green house effect and frequent flooding of low lying areas. Urban forests or urban vegetation is an […]