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: 680

Full Length Research Paper

Contributions of Mount Cameroon National Park (MCNP) activities to livelihood of the local people, South West Region Cameroon

Sebastian Iyassa Mosua
  • Sebastian Iyassa Mosua
  • Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P. O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi
  • Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi
  • Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P. O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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Melle Ekane Maurice
  • Melle Ekane Maurice
  • Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty Agriculture, University of Buea, P. O. 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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Kamah Pascal Bumtu
  • Kamah Pascal Bumtu
  • Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty Agriculture, University of Buea, P. O. 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 20 March 2023
  •  Accepted: 19 May 2023
  •  Published: 30 June 2023

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