African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Management of non-timber forest products harvesting: Rules and regulations governing (Imbrasia belina) access in South-Eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe

Edward Mufandaedza
  • Edward Mufandaedza
  • Midlands State University, P. O. Senga, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
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Doreen Z. Moyo
  • Doreen Z. Moyo
  • Midlands State University, P. O. Senga, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
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Paul Makoni
  • Paul Makoni
  • National University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box AC939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 30 July 2013
  •  Accepted: 11 March 2015
  •  Published: 19 March 2015

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