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

Forest resource management systems in Ethiopia: Historical perspective

Amogne Asfaw Eshetu
  • Amogne Asfaw Eshetu
  • College of Development Studies, Ababa University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Accepted: 11 November 2013
  •  Published: 28 February 2014

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