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

Local perceptions and importance of endogenous beliefs on sacred groves conservation in South Benin

Alohou E. C.
  • Alohou E. C.
  • Laboratory of Forestry Studies and Researches (LERF), Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou (Benin), P.O. Box 123, Parakou, Benin
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Gbemavo D. S. J. C.
  • Gbemavo D. S. J. C.
  • Laboratoire de Biomathématiques et d’Estimations Forestières, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, 04 BP 1525, Cotonou, Tel: 21 13 92 35, République du Bénin.
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Ouinsavi C.
  • Ouinsavi C.
  • Laboratory of Forestry Studies and Researches (LERF), Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou (Benin), P.O. Box 123, Parakou, Benin
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Sokpon N.
  • Sokpon N.
  • Laboratory of Forestry Studies and Researches (LERF), Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou (Benin), P.O. Box 123, Parakou, Benin
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  •  Received: 03 November 2015
  •  Accepted: 09 March 2016
  •  Published: 31 May 2016

How to cite this article

APA /
Alohou, E. C., Gbemavo, D. S. J. C., Ouinsavi, C., & Sokpon, N. (2016). Local perceptions and importance of endogenous beliefs on sacred groves conservation in South Benin. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 8(5), 105-112.
Chicago /
Alohou E. C., Gbemavo D. S. J. C., Ouinsavi C. and  Sokpon N.. "Local perceptions and importance of endogenous beliefs on sacred groves conservation in South Benin." International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 8, no. 5 (2016): 105-112.
MLA /
Alohou E. C., et al. "Local perceptions and importance of endogenous beliefs on sacred groves conservation in South Benin." International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 8.5 (2016): 105-112.