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: 410

Full Length Research Paper

Rangeland rehabilitation using micro-catchments and native species in Turkana County, Kenya

Jesse O. Owino
  • Jesse O. Owino
  • Turkana Forestry Research Sub-centre, Rift Valley Ecoregion Research Program, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, P. O. Box 53-30500, Lodwar, Kenya.
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Jackline Kemboi
  • Jackline Kemboi
  • Turkana Forestry Research Sub-centre, Rift Valley Ecoregion Research Program, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, P. O. Box 53-30500, Lodwar, Kenya.
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Gabriel M. Muturi
  • Gabriel M. Muturi
  • Kenya Forestry Research Institute, P. O. Box 20412, Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 13 May 2020
  •  Accepted: 23 September 2020
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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