International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 679

Full Length Research Paper

Woody species composition and diversity in homegardens in Bekoji town, Southeast Ethiopia

Dejene Nigatu Beyene
  • Dejene Nigatu Beyene
  • Natural Resource Management Department, College of Agriculture and Natural Resource, Mada Walabu University, Ethiopia.
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Debela Hunde
  • Debela Hunde
  • Natural Resource Management Department, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, Jimma University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 25 October 2019
  •  Accepted: 10 December 2019
  •  Published: 31 March 2024

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