International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017

  • Time Series Monitoring of Bush Encroachment by Euclea divinorum in Ol Pejeta Conservancy Laikipia, Kenya

    Cyrus Mutunga Kavwele, Mwangi James Kinyanjui, Johnstone Kithiki Kimanzi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 85-93
    Received: Jun. 10, 2017
    Accepted: Jun. 28, 2017
    Published: Aug. 01, 2017
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    Abstract: Bush encroachment refers to the invasion of woody species in Savannah ecosystems driven by either anthropogenic and/or natural factors. This study sought to examine land cover changes and topographic features attributable to patterns of encroachment in Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC) where, Euclea divinorum unpalatable woody species has colonised forme... Show More
  • Spatial and Seasonal Assessment of Heavy Metals in Surface Waters of the Middleton River in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

    Ayobami Aigberua, Timi Tarawou, Cyprian Abasi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 94-98
    Received: Oct. 05, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 19, 2017
    Published: Nov. 15, 2017
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    Abstract: This study was aimed at assessing the bioavailability of heavy metals in the surface water of the Middleton river which is a tributary of the river Nun located in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Samples were collected at points within and around oil and gas installations in the area while control points were chosen farther from identified pollutio... Show More