African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6861

Full Length Research Paper

Multiple uses of forest resources in small and medium farms in the tropics: Economic and social contributions

Benedito Albuquerque da Silva
  • Benedito Albuquerque da Silva
  • Post-Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences and Agricultural Sustainability, Dom Bosco Catholic University, MS, Brasil.
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Nidia Martineia Guerra Gomes
  • Nidia Martineia Guerra Gomes
  • Post-Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences and Agricultural Sustainability, Dom Bosco Catholic University, MS, Brasil.
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Leandro Skowronski
  • Leandro Skowronski
  • Post-Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences and Agricultural Sustainability, Dom Bosco Catholic University, MS, Brasil.
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Michel Angelo Constantino de Oliveira
  • Michel Angelo Constantino de Oliveira
  • Post-Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences and Agricultural Sustainability, Dom Bosco Catholic University, MS, Brasil.
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Reginaldo Brito da Costa
  • Reginaldo Brito da Costa
  • Post-Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences and Agricultural Sustainability, Dom Bosco Catholic University, MS, Brasil.
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  •  Received: 14 August 2016
  •  Accepted: 30 September 2016
  •  Published: 13 October 2016

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