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Floral and faunal biodiversity and determination of negative incentives in Shella (Maslakh) Mountains, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
The objective of this study research was to investigate exact floral and faunal biodiversity in association with habitat status Shella Maslakh Mountains of Balochistan. This study work was carried out in 6 field trips from June 2020 to April 2021. During this research a total of 26 mammalian species were documented belonging to 6 orders […]
Initial assessment of mammals’ population in biodiversity monitoring plots at Haut-Sassandra Classified Forest, Central-West of Côte d’Ivoire
The present study took place at Haut-Sassandra Classified Forest (HSCF), in biodiversity monitoring plots with different treatments depending on the intensity of human activities. Its main objectives are to identify the different species of mammals present in the plots according to the treatments and assess their conservation status. The methodology consisted first on conducting surveys […]
Preliminary inventory and distribution of the ichthyological biodiversity of the watershed of the Doubou River Ngounié Province, Gabon
The composition and distribution of the ichthyological diversity of the Doubou basin were studied during the month of August 2020. The fish were caught using dip nets, seines and nets. In total, 343 specimens were collected, totaling to 42 species divided into 13 families and 7 Orders. Four (4) species show high relative abundances, namely […]
Ecological impacts of improper waste management frameworks on biodiversity conservation in Nairobi County, Kenya
Nairobi County is a world’s unique biodiversity hub with an attractive national park in the city detailing its beauty. For the last decade, urban migration has led to an increase in population, resultantly an increase in its waste generation depicted by the sporadic mushrooming of unplanned dumpsites. With expected double inhabitants by 2050, the urgent […]
Quantification of deadwood littered by Acacia spp. in semi-arid ecosystems of central Tanzania: The role of deadwood in biodiversity conservation
Deadwood (DW) is an important carbon component for conservation and management of biodiversity resources. They are ubiquitous in many semi-arid ecosystems although its estimation is still posing lots of challenges. At Chimwaga woodland in Dodoma Region of Central Tanzania, seasonal quantification of DW produced by two Acacia spp. was done to evaluate the influence of […]
Diversity and structure of Native trees on Mount Capayas key biodiversity area, Catmon, Cebu, Philippines
The forest cover of Cebu Island was now less than 1% of its total land area due to rampant anthropogenic activities, leading to the extinction of many native trees and other biodiversity species. Assessing native trees on Mount Capayas Key Biodiversity Area was important in decision-making process particularly in the conservation of the area. Eight […]
Biodiversity of angiosperms at Kalagonoy, Gingoog City, Philippines
Angiosperms serve a very vital role in our ecology. Considered to be the ultimate source of food for birds and mammals, including humans, these flowering plants are the most economically important group of green plants, serving as a source of pharmaceuticals, fibre products, timber, ornamentals, and other commercial products. This largest and most diverse group within […]
A survey of fish biodiversity of River Barawal, District Dir Upper, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Based on the importance and crucial role in biosphere, studying fish is a debatable issue. Biodiversity refers to the number of different species living in an ecosystem. The current research survey was undertaken to study fish diversity of River Barawal District Dir Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan from April to September 2016. Fish samples were collected […]
Present status of fish biodiversity and socio-economic conditions of fishermen of the Kannayadaha baor, Jashore, Bangladesh
The present study was conducted to investigate fish species, fishing gear diversity as well as socio-economic conditions of fishermen of kannyadaha baor, Sarsha, Jashore. Total 50 fishermen were selected randomly for questionnaire interview and FGD from January 2020 to December 2020. Total 22 species of fishes under 6 orders and 10 families were recorded throughout […]