Environment and Resource Management Research Papers/Topics

Addressing the expectations gap between corporate environmental performance communication and an affected community’s needs : with reference to organisations situated in markman township and

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify and address an expectations gap in the environmental-performance information between a community that believes it is being polluted and the organisations from a nearby industrial area. The study has consisted of a literature survey and a field study. The field study comprised a survey among the residents in Bluewater Bay, and a similar survey amongst the organisations in Markman Township. These areas were chosen because there is a history o...

Impact of traditional gold mining activity on composition and diversity of the Vegetation and perception of the community in kafta-sheraro national Park, north western Tigray, Ethiopia

Abstract: Gold mining brings several benefits to developing countries like Ethiopia, which could be manifested mainly as employment opportunity and income generation but simultaneously there has been high negative impact on the environment especially on the biodiversity. This study was conducted to investigate the impacts of the ongoing traditional gold mining (TGM) on the natural vegetation in the Kafta-Shiraro National Park (KSNP). A comparative vegetation analysis was conducted between th...

Generation Rate and Physico-chemical Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Fonko Town of Analemo District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Abstract: Solid waste, which is a consequence of day-to-day activity of human kind, needs to be managed properly. The improper management of the MSW is a major cause for water, air and soil pollution. Municipal solid wastes (MSW) generations and characterization of its composition is essential for proper management of municipal solid waste in the study area. This study aims to determine generation rate and physico-chemical characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Fonko Town. In present s...

Physicochemical Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste and Its Generation Rate in Jajura Town of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Abstract: Throwing unsorted and untreated municipal solid waste on streets is a threat to human health and environment in rapidly growing towns. Determining the generation rates and characterization of physicochemical properties is essential to figure out the adverse effects solid waste in the environment. The purpose of this study was to characterize physicochemical properties of municipal solid waste and determination of its generation rate at Jajura Town. In order to achieve this objectiv...

Impacts of Climate Variability on Wheat Productivity (Triticum aestivum L.) and Adaptation Strategies among Smallholder Farmers in Gibe Woreda of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Abstract: Investigating the dynamics of meteorological variables in the context of changing climate, particularly in countries where rainfed agriculture is predominant, vital to assess climateinduced changes and suggest feasible adaptation strategies. To that end, this study was conducted in Gibe Woreda of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia to analyze rainfall and temperature variability impacts on Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) productivity and adaptation strategies among smallholder farmers. Dat...

Effects of Prosopis Juliflora (Sw.) DC on Soil Seed Bank Flora and Its Allelopathic Potentials on Selected Grass Species in Amibara Rangeland of Afar Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: P. juliflora is an evergreen exotic poisonous weed species and its alarming rate of invasiveness had affecting the livelihood of pastoral communities in Amibara rangeland of Afar Region. This study aims to investigate effects of P. juliflora on soil seedbank flora and its allelopathic potential on seed germination, growth and biomass production of Cenchrus cillaris, paspalidium desertorum and Litonia nutans. A total of 20 Soil samples were collected from five sites measuring sample...

Impact of deforestation on rural livelihood in Shekila and Qallo Kebeles of Dewa-Chefa District, Oromia Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: Deforestation has significant negative impacts on the livelihood of the local community. The rate and extent of deforestation is much higher today than in the past. However, the impact of deforestation on community livelihood is not documented. Therefore, this study was aimed to address and fill the existing theoretical and practical research gap. That means by providing the necessary information about the impact of deforestation on rural livelihood. This research was carried out w...

Status and Functions of Rainwater Harvesting Ponds and Constraints to their Sustainability in Meyu Muluke Woreda, Eastern Hararghe Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Abstract: Water scarcity is a critical issue for many developing countries in general and for those in the arid to semi-arid areas of the world in particular. It is a key challenge and a major constraint to economic and human development in the ASA areas of Ethiopia. To mitigate the threat from water scarcity, there have been extensive efforts and attention given towards rainwaterharvesting technologies because of its potential as a viable option to address the problem. This study focuses on...

Impacts of Selected Watershed Management Practices on Rehabilitation of Degraded Land and Farmers’ Perception in Dima Bite and Finchawa Micro-watersheds, North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia

Abstract: Watershed management practice was taken as the basic operational unit to rehabilitate the degraded land and improve agricultural productivity of land in Ethiopia. However, its impacts in rehabilitation of degraded land were rarely evaluated. This study was designed to assessed the impact of watershed management practices on woody plant composition, farmers’ perception and identify the factors that affect the adoption of soil and water conservation practices based on comparative a...

ESTIMATING THE NET SURFACE SHORTWAVE RADIATION USING MODIS DATA

Net Surface Shortwave Radiation (NSSR) is a key quantity for the estimation of net radiation (𝑅𝑛) and 𝑅𝑛 is a key component of the Earth energy balance. The most practical and reliable method for estimating solar radiation is based on remote sensing because remote sensing observation values are practical than location based measurements. It has been observed that existing ancillary data are not sufficient to have an accurate solar radiation estimates due to the limited amount of g...

Ecological Economics : Valuation of Ecosystem services

Ecosystem services are the beneficial outcomes, for the natural environment or people that result from ecosystem functions. Some examples of ecosystem services are support of the food chain, harvesting of animals or plants, and the provision of clean water or scenic views. In order for an ecosystem to provide services to humans, some interaction with, or at least some appreciation by humans is required. Thus, functions of ecosystems are value-neutral, while their services have value to...

Community Perceptions towards Compositing of Municipal Solid Waste in Ewuata Village, Eruba Parish, Vura Subcounty in Arua District

ABSTRACT  Rapid growth of businesses and population in and around Arua town has led to increased production of solid waste consequently giving rise to increased volume of waste dumped in recipient communities. The most attractive and environmentally friendly option to get rid of this huge pileup of garbage and subsequent ones is through composting. The perceptions of recipient communities are crucial to understanding how municipal solid waste management problems might be resolved. Since Arua...

Effects Of Anthropogenic Actives On Tree Species Diversity in Gishwati Forest Reserve, Western, Rwanda

ABSTRACT The study in Gishwati forest Reserve aimed at determining the effect of anthropogenic activities on tree species diversity. Three areas within the forest were described as Disturbed Forest (DF), Natural forest (NF) and secondary forest (SF) in consideration of level of human disturbance. Data collection was done using plot sampling based on enumerating tree species (with a diameter at breast height ≥10 cm) within the forest, and observations to improve on validity and reliability o...

Socio Economic Impacts of the Invasive Typha Domingensis on Local Communities Along Nguru Wetlands, Yobe State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT The study was conducted in the months of July-September 2017 to assess the socioeconomic impacts of the invasive Typha domingensis (Uchytil 1992) on local communities in Nguru, Kakori and Dogon Kuka towns all along the Nguru wetland in Nguru Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria. A total of 171 respondents comprising of local communities and officials of the Hadejia Nguru Wetland Conservation Project (HNWCP) and Komodougu Yobe Basin Wetlands Development Initiative (KYB-WDI) part...

Assessment of Solid Waste Disposal Pattern of Sellers in Mile One Market, Port Harcourt City Rivers State

ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the solid waste disposal pattern of sellers in Mile One Market Port Harcourt in order to: identify the solid waste disposal habits of sellers, determine the frequency of clearing dumpsters from the market, determine accessibilityof waste dumpsters to market sellers and ascertain if the pattern of waste disposal significantly vary from different section of the markets.Data wereobtained throughinterviews, questionnaires and on the spot observation. A total of...


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