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Effects of land use practices on soil organic carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in river Nzoia drainage basin, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group, 2015-06-18)
Land use activities along River Nzoia Drainage Basin, Kenya, include cultivation along the river banks, over grazing, deforestation, draining of wetlands for horticulture, harvesting of sand and brick-making. These activities ...
Socioeconomic factors influencing dependence of households on non-timber forest products in South Nandi Forest, Kenya
(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2018)
Forests are some of the key natural assets that provide a wide range of goods and services to forest adjacent communities. However, there is inadequate information on the factors that influence community members’ level of ...
Impacts of selective logging on population structure and dynamics of a canopy tree (Oleacapensis) in Kakamega forest
(African journal of Ecology, 2010-08-03)
This study assessed the impacts of logging on the population
structure and dynamics of Elgon teak (Olea capensis), a canopy dominant in Kakamega forest. The objective was to ascertain and determine the regeneration status ...
Membership in wildlife clubs of Kenya and its influence on beliefs about wildlife
(Taylor & Francis, 2008-05-16)
Inherently delayed germination of Elgon Teak (Olea capensis) seeds in Kakamega Forest, Kenya
(Kamla-Raj, 2010)
Olea capensis in Kakamega forest does not show any evidence of natural regeneration under the parent trees. This study sought to determine the factors that may be responsible for the lack of natural regeneration under the ...
Persistence and loss of cultural values of Tiriki Sacred Groves in Hamisi District, Kenya: Implications for management (RH: cultural values of Tiriki Sacred Groves)
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2017-10-24)
Negligence and desecration observed among Tiriki sacred groves during causal visits by the authors in January 2007 was associated with their loss of cultural values and protection among local people. Household interviews ...
Economic Value of Non-Timber Forest Products Utilized by The Households Adjacent to the South Nandi Forest Reserve in Kenya
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2019-10-30)
Many rural dwellers in tropical regions depend on non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for their livelihood and income requirements. However, the link between the economic benefits of NTFPs and their resource base (including ...