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

Threats and conservation challenges of wildlife in Harenna Forest, Harenna Buluk District, South East Ethiopia

Sefi Mekonen
  • Sefi Mekonen
  • Department of Ecotourism and Biodiversity Conservation, Madda Walabu University, P. O. Box 247, Ethiopia.
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Alefu Chinasho
  • Alefu Chinasho
  • Department of Environmental Science, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia.
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Kassegn Berhanu
  • Kassegn Berhanu
  • Department of Tourism Management, Debre Berehan University, Ethiopia.
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Sewnet Tesfaye
  • Sewnet Tesfaye
  • Department of Tourism Management, Madda Walabu University, P. O. Box 247, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 25 January 2017
  •  Accepted: 30 March 2017
  •  Published: 31 July 2017

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