Study of land use/cover dynamics around forest ecosystems of Kabare and Idjwi areas in Democratic Republic of Congo using GIS and remote sensing

Deforestation in the Democratic Republic of Congo becomes an important problem and causes loss of biodiversity and degradation of many ecosystems. Among this problem, many strategies are used such as reforestation, use of stoves to reduce firewood cut. This study analyzes the dynamic of land use/cover change in forest ecosystems of Kabare and Idjwi over […]

Land use changes and their influence in the conservation of plant diversity within a small Binaba watershed

Land uses are one of the prime causes in the loss or fragmentation of natural habitats and their species. In a small watershed in Agusan del Sur, the diversity of plant species were assessed using standard vegetation sampling technique developed by Hill (2005) as basis for the formulation of an integrated watershed management plan to […]

Effect of legumineous trees on the floral diversity and ligneous regeneration in zone of evergreen wet dense forest of Ivory Coast

In order to rehabilite degraded grounds and abandoned in fallows after cultural practices, an Australian acacias have been introduced in Côte d’Ivoire. Thirty years after these experimentations, this study is executed to appreciate their effect on the ligneous biodiversity and ligneous regeneration under the populatings of three acacias species. The quadrat method (35x50m and 6x6m) […]

Determination of floristic diversity of bela forest of indus between Tarbela and Khairabad, Pakistan

A research investigation was carried out in bela forest of Indus between Tarbela and Khairabad, Pakistan to document the existent vegetation and floristic diversity. Floristic surveys were conducted during July 2015 to June 2016 for the record of plant biodiversity. The bela forests stretched to 52 km in length from Tarbela to Khairabad in study […]

Effect of interaction zinc-salinity of soil on parameters (proline, soluble sugar and protein) in bean (Vicia faba L.)

The weakness of agricultural production in Algeria is one of the main constraints to meet the needs of consumption, while soil pollution by heavy metals and salinity becomes a factor of more or less concern for agriculture with detrimental effects on crop production and biodiversity. We are interested in this research work, to study the […]

First report of tree species of Minalungao National Park, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Minalungao National Park in Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines is a protected Key Biodiversity Area and a priority for conservation studies. With its high level of biodiversity, sthis area offers vast opportunities in research especially in species identification and composition. Quadrats measuring 20 × 20 meters were laid out along ten (10) transect lines measuring […]

A survey and documentation on the flora of Dr. YSR Smruthi Vanam a conservative area near Nallakalva Village, Atmakur Mandal, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India

Protected areas are the most suitable places on this earth for conservation of biodiversity and also have significant role in scientific, educational and cultural activities. Dr. YSR Smruthi Vanam is a protected area of Ex-situ conservation for certain flora comes under the velgode reserve forest of Atmakur Mandal of Kurnool district, a 22.20 acre site. […]

Mitochondrial gene marker sequences reveal identities of gobies at Minalungao National Park, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Gobiidae is a rapidly growing family besides being the largest, with new species continuously discovered in all parts of the world, specifically in Asia and in the Philippines.  Given this diversity, this study provides an initial identification and is the first report of gobies found at Minalungao National Park, a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) in […]

Impact of pasture development on dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) community structure in Belize, with first report on Digitonthophagus gazella (Fabricius, 1787)

This is the first reported study on dung beetle community structure in a pasture ecosystem of Belize. Belize is a Mesoamerican nation with over 60% forest cover, but over the past three decades Belize’s forest cover is being threatened by agricultural development. One of the major cause of forest decline in Belize is pasture development […]

Ecotourism potential of the southeast coastal area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Can Gio mangrove forest

Can Gio is a coastal district about 90 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City center, south Vietnam. Can Gio is a unique area in Ho Chi Minh City having mangrove forests with a complex river network, characterizing for tropical river mouth. In December 2000, Can Gio Mangrove Forest was officially recognized by UNESCO as […]