Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 314

Full Length Research Paper

Value chain analysis of farm grown Melia volkensii (Gurke) timber in the South Eastern Dry lands of Kenya

George Muthike
  • George Muthike
  • National Forest Products Research Programme, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P. O. Box 64636-00620. Nairobi, Kenya.
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Joseph Githiomi
  • Joseph Githiomi
  • National Forest Products Research Programme, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P. O. Box 64636-00620. Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 01 June 2020
  •  Accepted: 19 November 2020
  •  Published: 31 December 2020

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