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

Analysis of forest cover change in Yabello Forest, Borana Zone, Ethiopia

Sisay Taye Gifawesen
  • Sisay Taye Gifawesen
  • Department of Agroforestry, Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Yaballo Pastoral and Dryland Agriculture Research Center, P. O. Box 85, Yaballo, Ethiopia.
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Debela Hunde Feyssa
  • Debela Hunde Feyssa
  • Department of Natural Resource Management, Jimma University, JUCVAM Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, P. O. Box: 307 Jimma University, Ethiopia.
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Gudina Legesse Feyissa
  • Gudina Legesse Feyissa
  • Department of Natural Resource Management, Jimma University, JUCVAM Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, P. O. Box: 307 Jimma University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 15 August 2018
  •  Accepted: 19 September 2018
  •  Published: 31 October 2020

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