American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018

  • Mountainous Forest Brown Soils Humus of Republic of Armenia

    Kroyan Samvel, Ghazaryan Hunan

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: Dec. 11, 2017
    Accepted: Dec. 24, 2017
    Published: Jan. 11, 2018
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    Abstract: The humus of Republic of Armenia forest brown soils has been studied. It turned out that these soils are characterized by high content of humus; up to 11,2%, which gradually decreases parallel with the soil profile depth. The humus content in plant litter reaches up to the 21,8%. One of the most important features in the forest brown soils is a hig... Show More
  • Non-timber Forest Products Governance for Improved Rural Livelihood in Nigeria

    Adedayo Adesoji Gideon

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
    Pages: 12-17
    Received: Dec. 17, 2017
    Accepted: Jan. 02, 2018
    Published: Feb. 01, 2018
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    Abstract: Despite the significant contributions of NTFPs to the livelihood of the people there is no clear policy directed at its exploitation in the country. It is considered as minor or secondary forest products. In addition the management of many NTFPs has been neglected over the years by foresters and economic planners. Hence NTFPs have not been develope... Show More