January 2026
Effects of Eucalyptus grandis invasion on native woody species richness, diversity, abundance, and composition in Kindoroko Forest Reserve, Tanzania
The effects of invasive plant species on native plant diversity are widely acknowledged, yet they remain under-studied in some mountain ecosystems in Tanzania. This study assessed the impact of Eucalyptus grandis invasion on woody species richness, diversity, abundance, composition, and overall plant community structure in the Kindoroko Forest Reserve (KFR), Tanzania. Vegetation data were collected from 60 concentric...
January 2026
Hunting endangered pangolins: Motivations, vulnerabilities, and conservation issues in Ghana
Hunting of wildlife species has contributed significantly to biodiversity loss, with pangolins being among the most endangered and heavily trafficked mammals. Although pangolins are protected by institutions and legislation in Ghana, hunting of the species persists. This study aimed to explore the motivations behind pangolin hunting and the species’ vulnerabilities that make it susceptible to exploitation. It also...
February 2026
Ethnobotanical knowledge of Allanblackia parviflora: Implications for its domestication in Ghana
This study sought to explore the ethnobotany of Allanblackia parviflora, describing indigenous knowledge and practices that can inform its sustainable management and future utilisation. A. parviflora is widely known and used in Ghana, especially in cocoa-growing regions, where farmers traditionally preserve the tree for its oil-rich seeds. Even though the oil is usually extracted for cooking, growing interest from the...
February 2026
Vegetation and melliferous flora in the borders of the states of Sinaloa and Chihuahua, Mexico
Vegetation in the border region of Sinaloa and Chihuahua, Mexico, comprises Tropical Deciduous Forest (TDF), Pine Forest (PF), Oak Forest (OF), and Riparian Vegetation (RV). 50 individuals were interviewed across 10 villages and documented 279 melliferous/polliniferous species belonging to 203 genera and 69 families, with Fabaceae (25 species) and Asteraceae with 23 being the most prominent. Of these, 95 species...
February 2026
Synergic effect of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and rhizobia on Vachellia nilotica subsp. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze's symbiotic properties and growth under salinity conditions
The use of salinity-tolerant symbiotic plants to rehabilitate salt-affected lands is practiced in many areas in the world, but is often faced with the survival of introduced plants in their new environments. However, plant vitality could be improved by inoculation with symbiotic rhizobia and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), known to make available essential plant nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Vachellia...
February 2026
Altitudinal changes in the floral diversity and carbon stock of a tropical montane forest in Cameroon
Tropical montane forests (TMF) are under threat, as climate change is affecting their species composition and diversity in various ways across altitudinal gradients. This study aimed to assess the floral diversity and carbon biomass stored by the different components of the forests along an altitudinal gradient of the Mount Cameroon National Park. Three hectares of 1ha each were established at three different altitudes...
February 2026
Address the root, not the fruit: Proactive measures outshine reactive ones in managing the human-wildlife conflict
The complex challenges associated with human-wildlife conflict (HWC) require a thorough analysis and the careful adaptation of strategies to promote human-wildlife coexistence. Globally, strategies for addressing HWC are broadly categorized into preventive and mitigative approaches. While studies have investigated both approaches, a larger proportion of research focuses on preventive strategies. Mitigation strategies,...
February 2026
Foraging behavior and the time budget activity of Asian wild buffalo (Bubalus arnee Kerr, 1792)
A two-year study on the foraging behavior and time budget of Asian wild water buffaloes (Bubalus arnee) was conducted in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR), Nepal. Activities' time allocation (in minutes) was recorded using focal animal sampling, with 72 hours of observation per month (equivalent to six full days), totaling 864 hours of observation annually. In 2015, resting peaked in February (243.3 ± 5.3...
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