International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 705

Full Length Research Paper

Plant species composition, richness and diversity in different agroforestry practices of Moshi rural district, Northern Tanzania

G. A. Saria
  • G. A. Saria
  • Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, School of Social Sciences, University of Dodoma, P. O. Box 359 Dodoma, Tanzania.
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P. K. T Munishi
  • P. K. T Munishi
  • Department of Ecosystems and Conservation, College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P. O. Box 3010, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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J. J. Kashaigili
  • J. J. Kashaigili
  • Department of Forest Resources Assessment and Management, College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3013, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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G. B. Bulenga
  • G. B. Bulenga
  • Department of Ecosystems and Conservation, College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P. O. Box 3010, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 24 February 2022
  •  Accepted: 31 October 2022
  •  Published: 28 February 2025

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