Food security: why is biodiversity important?

Biodiversity: fundamental feature of agricultural systems Genetic resources: essential living materials of plants and animals Livestock (lineal breeds) and freshwater fish Soil organisms vital to soil fertility, structure, quality and he

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Best Practice in Conservation and Development initiatives

Global debate on Integrated Conservation and Development Projects (ICDPs)

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Bridging the gap in developing countries: Improving communication between conservation biologists and local practitioners

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The African Rattan Research Programme: an overview of research activities 1996-2004

Brief overview of African rattan taxonomy 3 genera endemic to Africa; Laccosperma(6 spp.) Eremospatha(11 spp.) Oncocalamus(4 spp.) 1 representative of Asian genus, Calamus; Calamus deërratus 4 new species recently described (Sun

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Tree Population Dynamics of Three Altitudinal Vegetation Communities on Mount Cameroon (1989-2004)

Changes in permanent sample plots in the lowland, submontane and montane forests on Mount Cameroon (4,095 m above sea level), an active volcano, are described for 15 years from 1989 to 2004. Throughout the study period, the stocking level of t

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