African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Environmental assessment of tropical African mahogany (Khaya)

John Frank Eshun
  • John Frank Eshun
  • Department of Interior Design Engineering, School of Engineering, Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 27 January 2019
  •  Accepted: 13 March 2019
  •  Published: 31 May 2019

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