Research Article
Challenges and Opportunities in Participatory Forest Management Within Ol Bolossat Forest, Kenya
Benjamin Mutuku Kinyili*
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025
Pages:
83-90
Received:
6 April 2025
Accepted:
18 April 2025
Published:
14 May 2025
Abstract: The introduction of Participatory Forestry Management (PFM) in Kenya from 1997 has led to the formation of community-based organizations which have come to be referred to as Community Forest Associations (CFAs). Most of the CFAs are preparing to enter into forest management agreements with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). This will confer management roles to the community with the KFS retaining the forest resource ownership right and the right to withdraw the agreement in total or part. The CFAs are formed by individual members who join by paying a prescribed membership fee. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in data collection, analysis and presentation. Oral interviews with 221 members of the CFA and observation were used in data collection. Data analysis was done in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Study findings were presented as tables, charts and in text form. In addition, multiple regression analysis, which was inferential procedure, was done. The findings showed that participatory forest management in Ol Bolossat forest has significant impacts on the livelihoods of adjacent communities. Main challenges to PFM were lack of technical knowledge and information, poor management and voluntary work not being popular. The community, therefore, required training and capacity building on development, processing technologies, value addition and marketing of Non Wood Forest Products (NWFP) among others.
Abstract: The introduction of Participatory Forestry Management (PFM) in Kenya from 1997 has led to the formation of community-based organizations which have come to be referred to as Community Forest Associations (CFAs). Most of the CFAs are preparing to enter into forest management agreements with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). This will confer management...
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Review Article
Phenological Responses of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Crop to Climate Variability and Change: Review
Tesfaye Bogale*,
Sileshi Degefa,
Gemedo Dalle
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025
Pages:
91-104
Received:
7 April 2025
Accepted:
23 April 2025
Published:
29 May 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.aff.20251403.12
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Abstract: Phenological data plays a vital role in crop management and decision-making processes that influence the global food system. This systematic review aims to explore how wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) phenology responds to variations in temperature and carbon dioxide across different growth stages, as well as the resulting impacts on nutritional quality. A growing body of global research highlights significant shifts in wheat phenology due to rising temperatures. However, findings are inconsistent some studies report an advancement of phenological stages by several days per decade, while others observe delays in the growing season, vegetative, and reproductive phases. Elevated carbon dioxide levels also influence wheat phenology, triggering both early and delayed flowering, as well as variations in elongation and maturity. Climate variability disrupts wheat's carbon metabolism, mineral uptake, and nutrient use efficiency, contributing to reductions in essential minerals such as Fe, Mg, Mn, P, S, and Zn, which carry serious health and nutritional consequences. Consequently, wheat phenology, yield, and nutritional content are all sensitive to climatic changes. To mitigate these effects, the use of wheat varieties with region-specific adaptation strategies is recommended in the face of a changing climate.
Abstract: Phenological data plays a vital role in crop management and decision-making processes that influence the global food system. This systematic review aims to explore how wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) phenology responds to variations in temperature and carbon dioxide across different growth stages, as well as the resulting impacts on nutritional qualit...
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