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Effect of Education on ICS Adoption Level
(University of Eldoret, 2021-04)Abstract: The study investigated the influence of education levels on adoption of improved cook stoves (ICS) in Kakamega, Kisumu and Uasin Gishu counties. Sampling in stages was applied to categorize the population into ... -
EFFECTS OF HYDROGELS ON SOIL MOISTURE, NUTRIENTS AND GROWTH OF SOME AGROFORESTRY TREES IN WEST POKOT COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Studies on the effects of hydrogels on soil amendments, moisture conservation, nutrients release, availability and growth of Sesbania sesban, Cajanus cajan and Leucaena pallida in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) was ... -
Effects of Varying Storage Conditions on the Vigour of Fresh Seeds of Ekebergia capensis
(AER Journal, 2019)Ekebergia capensis is a popular indigenous tree valued for its medicinal uses. However, it is an endangered tree species because of overexploitation and its slow regeneration rate in nature. Production of this tree is ... -
Efficient protocol of complete inventory for tree regeneration and recruitment studies over one hectare in selected tropical natural forests, Kenya
(TROPICAL PLANT RESEARCH, 2019)This study sought to establish an efficient inventory protocol to estimate regeneration stock and dynamics in natural forests. Field and computer outputs were integrated to develop complete inventory protocol for ... -
Environmental Conditions and the Growth Patterns of Acacia melanoxylon in Highland Humid Forests in North Tinderet Forest Block (Kenya)
(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, ... -
ESTIMATION OF ENERGY OF EUCALYPTUS PLANTATIONS FOR FUELWOOD SUPPLY TO TEA FACTORIES
(2018-11-30)Trees and woodlots in plantation establishments are prominent features for wood biomass. In Kenya fuelwood remains the major supplier of energy, making its contribution to total energy supply crucial. However, there is ... -
ESTIMATION OF ENERGY OF EUCALYPTUS PLANTATIONS FOR FUELWOOD SUPPLY TO TEA FACTORIES IN NANDI COUNTY (KENYA)
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Trees and woodlots in plantation establishments are prominent features for wood biomass. In Kenya fuelwood remains the major supplier of energy, making its contribution to total energy supply crucial. However, there ... -
Evaluating Efficiency of Sampling Schemes in Tropical Natural Forest: Review and Simulation Experience from Kenya
(Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 2019)Forest measurements, especially in natural forests are cumbersome and complex. 100% enumeration is costly and inefficient. This study sought to find out reliable, efficient and cost-effective sampling schemes for use in ... -
EVALUATING FOREST SAMPLING SCHEMES FOR SELECTED NATURAL FOREST TYPES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)This study determined and compared relative efficiency of commonly used sampling designs, intensities and plot sizes in assessing tropical natural forests. Relative efficiencies of random and systematic sampling designs ... -
Evaluation Of Heating Value And Biomass Production Of Eucalyptus Plantations For Fuelwood Supply To Tea Factories In Nandi County, Kenya
(Researchjournali’sJournal of Forestry, 2018)Trees and woodlots in plantation establishments produce biomass for energy supply. In developing countries where fuelwood is the main source of energy, the properties of wood in relation to energy supply are important. ... -
Genetic diversity of endangered sandalwood (Osyrislanceolata) populations in Kenya using ISSR molecularmarkers
(EAST AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY JOURNAL, 2018)Osyris lanceolatais an evergreen, drought tolerant tropical Africantree species belonging to the family Santalaceae. It is endangered,owing to overexploitation for its essential oil used in cosmetics andpharmaceutical ... -
Growth and Yield Models for Plantation-Grown Cupressus lusitanica for Central Kenya 2019
(Kenya. African Journal of Education,Science and Technology, 5(2), 2019-09)The demand for timber in Kenya is increasing. However, forest managers do not have an effective tool for estimating the growth and yield of the resource against the demand to enable sustainable management. In this study, ... -
Growth and Yield Models for Plantation-Grown Cupressus lusitanicafor Central Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)The demand for timber in Kenya is increasing. However, forest managers do not have an effective tool for estimating the growth and yield of the resource against the demand to enable sustainable management. ... -
Impact of Pteridium aquilinum on vegetation in Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda
(Heliyon, 2020)Pteridium aquilinum acts as an important ecological filters in dominated communities. A study to investigate the effects of its dominance in the vegetation of Nyungwe was conducted. Sampling was done in Mubuga and Uwajerome ... -
Impacts of Invasive Species on Commercial Forest Plantations in Africa- A Review
(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 ... -
Influence of Distance in Forest Utilization and Its Interaction with Neighbouring Communities of South West Mau, Kenya, Konoin Sub-County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)Intensity of use of forest and interaction of neighbouring communities with the forest is not uniform. This study looked at how individual’s distance from forest edge influences their access to forest resources and ... -
INFLUENCE OF GENDER ON ACCESS, USE AND MANAGEMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES IN KAPCHEMUTWA FOREST, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to examine the Influence of gender on access, use and management of Forest Resources in Kapchemutwa forest, Elgeyo Marakwet County. The specific objectives were to examine factors ... -
Kenya’s Water Towers; A Scenario Scrutiny of Njoro Sub Catchment, Eastern Mau Towers
(International Journal of Scientific and Technological Research (IJSTER), 2018)The continent of Africa is endowed with natural capital and its sustainable development is dependent on the capacity to efficiently and sustainably manage the natural resources especially water, land and forests for ... -
MODELING GROWTH AND YIELD OF GREVILLEA ROBUSTA GROWN ON FARM BOUNDARIES IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Population pressure has led to changes in land use and livelihood strategies in most highlands of Kenya. This among other factors has contributed to increased integration of fast growing exotic trees species into tree-crop ... -
MODELLING GROWTH AND YIELD OF PLANTATION-GROWN Cupressus lusitanica AND Pinus patula IN CENTRAL REGION OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)In this study, forest inventory data as well as data from destructive sampling of Cupressus lusitanica and Pinus patula from Central Kenya was used to develop growth and yield models for the two species. The main aim of ...