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: 687

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of forest management approach on household economy and community participation in conservation: A case of Aberdare Forest Ecosystem, Kenya

Elizabeth W. Wambugu
  • Elizabeth W. Wambugu
  • Kenya Forest Service, P. O. Box 30513 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
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Gilbert O. Obwoyere
  • Gilbert O. Obwoyere
  • Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Environment and Resources Development, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536, 20115 Egerton, Kenya.
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Bernard K. Kirui
  • Bernard K. Kirui
  • Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Environment and Resources Development, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536, 20115 Egerton, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 24 October 2017
  •  Accepted: 25 January 2018
  •  Published: 30 April 2018

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