The recent transition from the millennium development goals (MDGs) to the sustainable
development goals (SDGs) raises concerns about the extent to which developing countries …

Abstract The climate of West Africa is expected to become more arid due to increased
temperature and uncertain rainfall regimes, while its population is expected to grow faster …

This article examines the evolution of residential energy usage over time. This objective was
accomplished by conducting a systematic review of 75 studies spanning three decades …

Farmland trees are a vital part of the local economy as trees are used by farmers for
fuelwood as well as food, fodder, medicines, fibre, and building materials. As a result …

Monitoring woody cover by remote sensing is considered a key methodology towards
sustainable management of trees in dryland forests. However, while modern very high …

Increasing conflict between nomadic pastoralists and settled farmers are occurring across
West Africa, due to issues of land availability and access. This study is the first detailed …

Seasonal variations have brought about significant changes in vegetation cover and spatial
distribution in the past decade. Globally, grazing lands are experiencing a significant …

A previous study indicated at least a doubling of farmland tree densities over five decades in
the agroforestry landscape surrounding Kano, the largest city in savanna Africa. This …

The study examined the diversity of vegetation (tree species and shrubs) for the
preservation, utilization and conservation of tree species in Northern Yobe. A point centred …

Fuelwood consumption, has for a while been assumed to be the ultimate cause of forest
degradation, and that if not checked could lead to forest disappearance. This is owed to the …