Journal Articles

BOTRYOSPHAERIACEAE FUNGAL SPECIES AS POTENTIAL PATHOGENS OF MELIACEAE IN THE ARID AND SEMI-ARID LANDS OF KENYA

MUTHAMA, ANGELA M.; NJUGUNA, JANE W.; SANG, FRANCIS K. (Indian Forester, 2017)

Botryosphaeriaceae are significant and cosmopolitan pathogens worldwide. In Kenya, the fungal family has been reported on Grevillea robusta on-farm. Two Meliaceae tree species, exotic Azadirachta indica (A. Juss.) and ...

Growth and Productivity of 11-Year-Old Pine Hybrids in TurboKenya

Welimo, Martin (European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2024)

Exotic Plantation species, especially of the Pinus genus are very popular in many countries. In the Tropics, and Kenya in particular, Pinus radiata and Pinus patula are the most widely planted. But exotic species have ...

Evaluation of the Performance of County Forest Conservancies against their Performance Contracts Targets as Indicated in Their AWP&B in Kenya

Ogilo, Maurice Charles Ouma; Bekuta, Balozi Kirongo; Odwori, Paul Okelo (THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2024)

Annual Workplan and Budget (AWP&B) are prepared annually by public organizations as required by the government policy for funds allocation by the treasury, which presents a focused role and a determined direction ...

Correlation between Funds Allocation and Performance of County Forest Conservancies Against Their Performance Contracts Targets as Indicated in Their AWP&B Using Feasible Model in the Optimization in Kenya

Ogilo, Maurice Charles Ouma; Bekuta, Balozi Kirongo; Odwori, Paul Okelo (THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2024-08)

Annual Workplan and Budget (AWP&B) are prepared annually by public organization as required by the government policy for funds allocation by the treasury which presents a focused role and a determined direction that ...

Influence of Invasive Acacia melanoxylon on the Forest Stand Volumes and Annual Increment of Commercial Tree Species in Two Humid Forests (Nabkoi and Timboroa Forests, Kenya)

Kiptoo, Thomas Kiprotich; et. al... (Research journal of forestry, 2024)

Background and Objective: The ecological relationship between Acacia melanoxylon invasion and forest ecology is not well understood in tropical humid forest ecosystems. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to ...

Influence of Tree-Crop Distance on Growth of Pinus patula and Cupressus lusitanica in Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme

Ingura, Isaac Omoding (European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2024)

The Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme (PELIS), is an approach of raising young seedlings in a plantation whereby communities are given small areas of forest land with seedlings to till and take ...

Allelopathic Effects of Vachellia nubica, Vachellia tortilis and Hyphaene compressa on Germination and Seedling Growth of Prosopis juliflora

Lolimo, Festus Napokol; Ondeng’i, Benard Orori; Odhiambo, Kenneth Opiyo (2024)

Background: Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC is an invasive species negatively impacting plant ecology and livelihoods in introduced areas. Native tree species may produce allelochemicals that can inhibit growth of invasive ...

Impact of Tree-Crop Distance on Pine (Pinus patula) Growth in Intercropping Under the Plantations Establishments Livelihood Scheme (PELIS)

Ingura, Isaac Omoding; Kirongo, Balozi Bekuta; Odhiambo, Kenneth Opiyo (Research Journal of Forestry, 2024)

Background and Objective: In the Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme (PELIS) there is no recommended spacing between the crops and trees (microsite distances). Therefore, the study determined the ...

Impacts of anthropogenic habitat modification on mammalian diversity in the Mau Forest Complex, Kenya

Ouya, Evance O.; et.al... (Global Ecology and Conservation, 2020-07)

Habitat destruction is a major driver of biodiversity loss, especially in the tropics. We investigated changes in the diversity and occupancy of forest-dwelling mammals in response to habitat loss, alteration, and ...

Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud., an endangered African sandalwood tree species

Otieno, John O.; et al. (Tropical Plant Research, 2016)

Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud. is a multipurpose tree species widely spread in many of the sub-Saharan countries ranging from Algeria to Ethiopia all the way to South Africa. In Kenya, the species is endemic to the Arid ...

Impacts of Invasive Species on Commercial Forest Plantations in Africa- A Review

Kiptoo, Thomas K.; Ole Kiyiapi, James L. (Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023-07)

Planting forests with non-native or exotic species are increasing worldwide as the demand for forest product, ecosystems and environmental benefits continue to grow. Characteristic life-history traits such as simple ...

Deconstructing innovation in the wood furniture industry in Kenya

Ototo, Gilbert O.; Vlosky, Richard P. (Journal of Forest Business Research, 2023-07)

Innovation is often considered to be a critical component of enterprise competitive advantage. Continuous innovation is necessary to allow firms to better meet consumer needs, stay ahead of the competition, capitalize on ...

AN ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC LINKAGES BETWEEN PROTECTED AREAS AND ECO-TOURISM PERFORMANCE IN KARURA FOREST, KENYA

OGILO, MAURICE CHARLES OUMA (University of Eldoret, 2015)

Eco-tourism performance with socio-economic impact by local community in peri-urban Protected areas (PAs) presents policy challenges on management and administration. Presently PAs are affected by demographic pressure ...

Environmental Conditions and the Growth Patterns of Acacia melanoxylon in Highland Humid Forests in North Tinderet Forest Block (Kenya)

Kiptoo, Thomas K.; et al. (University of Eldoret, 2023-04)

Acacia species represent one of the most important alien invasive species in many forest ecosystems. The number of quantitative studies exploring their response to environmental heterogeneity is few, especially in tropical, ...