International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2016

  • Floristic Composition and Diversity of Woody Plant Species of Wotagisho Forest, Boloso Sore Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southwest, Ethiopia

    Dikaso Unbushe Gojamme, Tesema Tekle Tanto

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2016
    Pages: 63-70
    Received: 04 June 2016
    Accepted: 16 June 2016
    Published: 02 August 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20160103.11
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    Abstract: The study was conducted on Wotagisho forest in Boloso Sore Woreda, Wolaita Zone, and Southwest, Ethiopia, to determine the floristic composition, vegetation structure, community type, and regeneration and conservation status of woody species. Systematic sampling method was used to collect data from 50 quadrats (20m x 20m) established along transect... Show More
  • The Effect of Habitat on Density, Feeding Behaviour and Activity of Heller’s Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus arenarius): A Case Study in Arba Minch Forest, Ethiopia

    Israel Petros Menbere, Mundanthra Balakrishnan

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2016
    Pages: 71-78
    Received: 23 May 2016
    Accepted: 17 June 2016
    Published: 03 August 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20160103.12
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    Abstract: Heller’s vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus arenarius) is one of the African savannah monkeys found in East Africa including Ethiopia. This study was carried out from September 2012 to April 2013 to provide data on the effect of habitat on density, feeding and activity of the Heller’s vervet monkey in Nech Sar National Park and its adjacent are... Show More
  • Valuation of Provisioning Ecosystem Services and Utilization in Three Rural Communities of Ghana

    George Asamoah, Edward D. Wiafe

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2016
    Pages: 79-87
    Received: 05 July 2016
    Accepted: 15 July 2016
    Published: 06 August 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20160103.13
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    Abstract: Benefits to ecosystem services may be identified and achieved through their quantification and valuation. The objectives of this study were to map the provisioning ecosystem services and determine the values of these services to the local community members. The study took place at Ejisu-Juaben district of Ghana which is endowed with forests, water ... Show More
  • Analysis of Power Dynamics and Livelihood Assets in Participatory Forest Management: Experience from Bangladesh

    K. K. Islam, Masakazu Tani, Kazuo Asahiro, M. Zulfikar Rahman, Kimihiko Hyakumura, Takahiro Fujiwara, Noriko Sato

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2016
    Pages: 88-98
    Received: 13 July 2016
    Accepted: 25 July 2016
    Published: 10 August 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20160103.14
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    Abstract: Participatory forestry (PF) plays a significant role to involve local communities and different actors in resources management and livelihood improvements. However, the power of important actors to misuse the PF for their self-interest has been stated as a key obstacle to success. Hence, this study seeks to identify the most powerful actors and the... Show More
  • Adaptation and Mitigation to Water Stress in Safana Local Government Headquarters of Katsina State, Nigeria

    Jidauna G. G., Ndabula C., Saidu B. J., Oyatayo T. K., Dahiru M. K., Dabi D. D., Oche C. Y.

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2016
    Pages: 99-106
    Received: 12 July 2016
    Accepted: 22 July 2016
    Published: 12 August 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20160103.15
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    Abstract: The study assessed local perception on adaptation and mitigation to water stress in Safana town. The nature of water stress and its related adaptation and mitigation correlate with spatio-temporal patterns. Six (6) major parameters that influence adaptation and mitigation to water stress used in this study include; household size, water sources, wa... Show More
  • Assessment of the Invasive Alien Plant Species Argemone ochroleuca in North Gondar and West Gojam Zones, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

    Amare Seifu Assefa, Nigussie Seboka Tadesse, Taye Birhanu Belay, Ashenafi Ayenew Hailu, Edeget Merawi Betsiha, Girum Faris Beyene, Tesfaye Bekele Hordofa, Yibrehu Emshaw Ketema

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2016
    Pages: 107-114
    Received: 13 July 2016
    Accepted: 22 July 2016
    Published: 12 August 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20160103.16
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    Abstract: Biological invasions are attracting far reaching attention from ecologists because of their significant ecological impacts and economic costs worldwide. They are more and more recognized as a key problem of conservation of biological diversity. Argemone ochroleuca is one of invasive worldwide plant. In Ethiopia its distribution is increasing from t... Show More
  • Historical Perspectives and Present Scenarios of Watershed Management in Ethiopia

    Gadisa Chimdesa

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2016
    Pages: 115-127
    Received: 05 July 2016
    Accepted: 15 July 2016
    Published: 17 August 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20160103.17
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    Abstract: This paper is aimed to evaluate the historical perspectives and present scenarios of watershed management in Ethiopia. Watershed management is not the new concept of the country because it had highly experienced indigenous peoples those have been practiced from an ancient period. But, it became the prominent after the recurrent malnutrition and fam... Show More
  • Lignocelluloses: An Economical and Ecological Resource for Bio-Ethanol Production – A Review

    Sokan-Adeaga Adewale Allen, Ana Godson R. E. E., Sokan-Adeaga Micheal Ayodeji, Sokan-Adeaga Eniola Deborah

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2016
    Pages: 128-144
    Received: 14 July 2016
    Accepted: 22 July 2016
    Published: 17 August 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20160103.18
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    Abstract: At present, the world is confronted with the twin crises of fossil fuel depletion and environmental degradation. This has made the search for alternative and renewable sources of energy inevitable. Today, examples of such efforts are seen in the production of biofuels from wastes of organic origin, often known as Lignocellulosic Biomass. Lignocellu... Show More