A limnological site is significantly characterized by rich biological, chemical, and physical
properties of the environment and is also described as the epitome of a large aquatic …

Stream bank and gully erosion are major sources of nonpoint source pollutants, especially
in landscapes dominated by agriculture. Implementation of upland conservation practices in …

Conversion of natural habitats to intensive land-uses, has resulted in fragmentation and loss
of biodiversity. There is a spillover of species and ecological processes from natural …

Distributions of plant species over the earth's surface are neither random nor even, but are
geographic specific and characterized by specific sets of environmental and climatic factors …

The primary objective of this study was to examine the status of woody species composition
and diversity along the Walga River of Wonchi, Southwestern Ethiopia. Fifty quadrats of 10 …

Land use change is known to affect suspended sediment fluxes in headwater catchments.
There is however limited empirical evidence of the magnitude of these effects for montane …

Purpose Sustainable management of riparian zone soils is required to ensure the health of
natural ecosystems and maintenance of soil nitrogen (N) pools and soil N cycling. However …

CONTEXT Livestock are an important component of livelihoods in smallholder dairy systems
in Africa, but are characterized by low animal productivity and large environmental impacts …

There is increased global and national attention on the need for effective strategies to
control zoonotic diseases. Quick, effective action is, however, hampered by poor evidence …

A specific set of environmental conditions characterizes plant species patterns and
distribution on Earth. Similarly, riparian vegetation can be impacted by anthropogenic …