February 2017

Diversity of ectomycorrhizal fungal fruit bodies in Comoé National Park, a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage in Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)

The key role of ectomycorrhizal (EcM) fungi in ecosystems functioning has been demonstrated worldwide. However, their diversity, spatial distribution, fruiting phenology and production as influenced by climatic parameters variability remain poorly understood in tropical African forests. Weekly surveys were conducted from April to early October 2014 at the Comoé National Park (CNP), Côte d’Ivoire (West...

Author(s): Linda Patricia Louyounan Vanié Léabo, Nourou Soulemane Yorou, N´Golo Abdoulaye Koné, François N’Guessan Kouamé, André De Kesel and Daouda Koné,

February 2017

The attitudes and practices of local people towards wildlife in Chebera Churchura national park, Ethiopia

Human activities that affect wildlife and their habitats are pervasive and increasing. Understanding the effects of humans on wildlife populations, as well as devising strategies to ameliorate these effects, is an increasing challenge for resource managers. Commitment of local communities to protected areas is also essential for conserving biodiversity, but little is known about local people attitudes toward...

Author(s): Aberham Megaze, Mundanthra Balakrishnan and Gurja Belay