March 2008

The need for reducing plastic shopping bag use and disposal in Africa

Author(s): Dr. Sierra Rayne

March 2008

Ground water pollution due to aquaculture in east coast region of Nellore district, Andhrapradesh, India

  Ground water quality parameters were studied for pollution due to aquaculture in the east coast region of district Andhrapradesh, India. Over a period of two years, 46 groundwater samples were collected for analyses. The results showed that the alkalinity ranged from 120 - 482 mg/L, and pH ranged from 7.1 to 8.6.  The chloride concentration ranged from 65 – 4950 mg/L, Dissolved Oxygen (DO) was 2 to...

Author(s): Ramesh Reddy Putheti, R N Okigbo, Madhusoodan sai Advanapu andRadha Leburu

March 2008

The willingness to pay (WTP) for the conservation of wild animals: Case of the Derby Eland (Taurotragus derbianus gigas) and the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) in North Cameroon

  Data on the perception of and willingness to pay (WTP) for the conservation of the Derby Eland and the African Wild Dog in North Cameroon were collected from August to October 2004 using administered questionnaires. The results show a positive attitude of respondents towards wildlife conservation. They indicated willingness to support actions geared towards the conservation of endangered species in National...

Author(s): Tsi, E. A., Ajaga, Nji, Wiegleb, G. and Mühlenberg, M.