African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1128

Full Length Research Paper

Land-use/cover change analysis using Remote Sensing techniques in the landscape of Majang Zone of Gambella Region, Ethiopia

Mathewos Muke
  • Mathewos Muke
  • Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Mizan-Tepi University, P.O. Box 260 Mizan-Aman, Ethiopia.
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Bewuketu Haile
  • Bewuketu Haile
  • Department of Horticulture, Mizan-Tepi University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 260 Mizan-Aman, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 17 August 2017
  •  Accepted: 30 October 2017
  •  Published: 30 April 2018

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