Journal of
Ecology and The Natural Environment

  • Abbreviation: J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9847
  • DOI: 10.5897/JENE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 408

Full Length Research Paper

Flora composition, structure and diversity in the Kimbi Fungom National Park, North West Region, Cameroon

Amos Fang Zeh
  • Amos Fang Zeh
  • Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.
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Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi
  • Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi
  • Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.
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Melle Ekane Maurice
  • Melle Ekane Maurice
  • Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 22 December 2018
  •  Accepted: 21 January 2019
  •  Published: 31 January 2019

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