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: 413

Full Length Research Paper

Deforestation impact on ecosystem services in Kamfinsa sub-catchment of Kafue River Basin in Zambia

Deuteronomy Kasaro
  • Deuteronomy Kasaro
  • Department of Soil Science, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
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Elijah Phiri
  • Elijah Phiri
  • IWRM Center, School of Mines, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
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Imasiku Nyambe
  • Imasiku Nyambe
  • Department of Soil Science, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
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  •  Received: 23 May 2018
  •  Accepted: 05 November 2018
  •  Published: 31 May 2019

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