For proper management of a forest, it is best to harmonise demand and availability of fuel wood. With this, the study estimate the wood consumed as fuel and the factors that influence wood consumed as fuel in selected communities. Four communities were purposively chosen based on...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3217
The efficacy of a bio compound, Protecto (Bacillus thuringiensis) and botanicals extract (mixture of ginger, garlic, hot red pepper extracts and aloe vera) either in combination with Trichogramma evanescens releases or alone was evaluated in comparison to an insecticide, Uphold...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3216
Ngueguim Chenang Elvis, Tsemo Tchuenwo Diane Christelle, Menyene Etoundi Laurent Florent, Mewamba Ariane Prisca, Inimbock Sorel Leocardie, Ella Ella Yannick Patrick, Djimarabeye Christian Mbairessem & Kankeu Kayou Ulrich Romaric·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2023
Aims: This study, carried out in the Teaching and Research Forest (FER) of the national school of water and forests (ENEF) Mbalmayo, is part of the maintenance and protection of its biodiversity. The general objective is to identify the anthropogenic threats to the ENEF's FER. Sp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3215
Aims: The effects of Pretilachor pyribenzoxim (PP) pollution on the water quality, serum biochemical indices, and behavioural response of Oreochromis niloticus Juveniles were studied. Study Design: The completely randomized design was used in this study. Place and Duration of St...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3214
A field survey was conducted in Ngel-Nyaki Forest Reserve to assess the diversity of bees within the Reserve. Two methods of sampling techniques were used to sample bee species, opportunistic sampling and systematic sweep netting. Opportunistic sampling method was applied by swee...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3213
Bombax costatum is a very important agroforestry species in the Guinean savannahs highland of Adamawa. The objective of this work is to contribute to the domestication of this species by cuttings of root segment. The cuttings of root segment of this species were carried out accor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3212
Aims: Effect of tree species composition and food selectivity on the population density of the Sclater’s guenon was carried out to determine how habitat composition and food preferences affect population density of the Sclater’s monkeys in the study area. Place and Duration of St...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3210
This study aims to explore the impacts of native date palm (Phoenix sylvestris) based agroforestry practices on the livelihood status and biodiversity conservation practices in south-western zone of Bangladesh. To conduct this exploratory study, data were collected from 70 farme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3209
The interest of consumers around the world is presently increasing toward the use of organic cosmetics. Forest tree extracts play a major role in organic cosmetic productions. This study evaluates forest tree species within semi-arid region of Nigeria with potential to enrich cos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3208
This study investigated the perceptions of arable farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria, about the effects of climate variability on the production of their crops, as well as the coping methods employed to reduce the perceived consequences. Using a multistage random sample approach, 120...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3207
Soil microorganisms play a crucial role in the biogeochemical cycling of terrestrial ecosystems. However, previous studies on the effects of nitrogen deposition on microorganisms have primarily focused on nitrogen-sensitive tropical forest ecosystems. This study focused on soil i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3206
This paper aims to investigate the relationship between deforestation, climate change, and the tourism industry, and to explore the potential impacts of decreasing forest areas on these phenomena. The background of the study is that deforestation has become a major environmental...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3205
Snails are invertebrates with soft segmented shells. Snail farming is still at the infant stage compared to other farming enterprises because of limited information on the nutrient requirement of the animal. Therefore, a 12-week study was conducted to determine the effect of snai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3204
The seeds of A. lebbeck exhibit physical dormancy, which leads to poor seed germination due to a tough seed coat, which has prevented the species from being domesticated in the study area. Pre-sowing treatments are therefore necessary to increase seed germination and reduce germi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3203
The high rate of timber harvest from the forest without any replacement is hostile to the achievement of the objectives of sustainable forest management in Nigeria. The study was carried out to investigate the rate of timber harvest in Ondo state, Nigeria. Secondary data on loggi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3202