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

Understanding levels and motivations of rural women engaging in Forest Management Institutions: Evidence from developing countries

Edwin A. B. Juma
  • Edwin A. B. Juma
  • Department of Geography, Moi University, P. O. Box 3900-3100, Eldoret, Kenya.
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Paul Omondi
  • Paul Omondi
  • Department of Geography, Moi University, P. O. Box 3900-3100, Eldoret, Kenya.
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Raphael W. Kareri
  • Raphael W. Kareri
  • Department of Geography, Moi University, P. O. Box 3900-3100, Eldoret, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 29 September 2020
  •  Accepted: 26 October 2020
  •  Published: 31 July 2021

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