International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 679

Full Length Research Paper

Population structure and regeneration status of Prunus africana (Hook.f.) Kalkm. after selective and clear felling in Kibale National Park, Uganda

Arthur A. Owiny
  • Arthur A. Owiny
  • Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland, P. O. Box 111, FI?80101 Joensuu, Finland.
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Geoffrey M. Malinga
  • Geoffrey M. Malinga
  • Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland, P. O. Box 111, FI?80101 Joensuu, Finland.
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  •  Received: 31 July 2014
  •  Accepted: 07 November 2014
  •  Published: 11 December 2014

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