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Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance–Improving Conservation Outcomes
The Ramsar Convention (or the Convention on Wetlands), signed in 1971, was one of the first international conservation agreements, promoting …
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Protected Areas and Endemic Freshwater Fishes of the Cape Fold Ecoregion: Missing the Boat for Fish Conservation?
Freshwater systems and their associated biodiversity are among the most threatened ecosystems globally. The greatest threats to freshwater fishes are …
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Lack of Cross-Sector and Cross-Level Policy Coherence and Consistency Limits Urban Green Infrastructure Implementation in Malawi
The quality, quantity and accessibility of urban greenspaces and green infrastructure offer multiple benefits for city dwellers, the environment and …
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Disentangling Drought and Grazing Effects on Soil Carbon Stocks and CO2 Fluxes in a Semi-Arid African Savanna
Grasslands cover ca. 30% of the global land surface and provide critical ecosystem services. Among them, carbon storage is one …
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Rhizosediments of Salicornia tegetaria Indicate Metal Contamination in the Intertidal Estuary Zone
Metal pollution is a well-known anthropogenic impact of highly developed estuaries, with dire consequences to the ecosystem. This study investigated …
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A Multivariate Approach to the Selection and Validation of Reference Conditions in KwaZulu-Natal Rivers, South Africa
The use of reference conditions is essential to the monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems. We examined existing and potential …
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Phosphate-Solubilizing Fungi and Alkaline Phosphatase Trigger the P Solubilization During the Co-composting of Sorghum Straw Residues With Burkina Faso Phosphate Rock
Phosphate rocks (PR), the primary source of phosphorus (P), are often co-composted with organic materials to enhance P availability. However, …
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Biomonitoring of Effects and Accumulations of Heavy Metals Insults Using Some Helminth Parasites of Fish as Bio-Indicators in an Afrotropical Stream
Studies on biomonitoring the aquatic environment using host-parasite dynamics as bio-indicators of effects and accumulators of heavy metals insults are …
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The Impact of Wastewater Discharge and Agriculture on Water Quality and Nutrient Retention of Namatala Wetland, Eastern Uganda
The Namatala Wetland in Uganda faces severe degradation from agricultural development and urbanization. Besides the Namatala River and tributary rural …
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Assessment of Greenhouse Gases Emission in Smallholder Rice Paddies Converted From Anyiko Wetland, Kenya
Rice is an important food crop in Kenya and it is ranked third most consumed cereal crop after maize and …
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Water Flow Behavior and Storage Potential of the Semi-Arid Ephemeral River System in the Mara Basin of Kenya
Alluvial corridors of ephemeral river systems provide viable opportunities for natural water storage in dry lands. Whilst alluvial corridors are …
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Sediment and Nutrient Retention Capacity of Natural Riverine Wetlands in Southwest Ethiopia
Although wetlands in temperate regions have been studied for their pollutant remediation potential, the sediment and nutrient retention capacity of …
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Functionalized Sawdust-Derived Cellulose Nanocrystalline Adsorbent for Efficient Removal of Vanadium From Aqueous Solution
Water quality degradation due to noxious heavy metals has become a serious concern because of their impact on human health …
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Occurrence of Halogenated and Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Sediments and Eels (Anguilla anguilla) From Bizerte Lagoon, Tunisia
Contamination by classic (polybromodiphenyl ethers, PBDEs) and emerging halogenated flame retardants (HFRs) like pentabromobenzene (PBEB), hexabromobenzene (HBB), decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE …
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Modeling Invasive Plant Species in Kenya’s Northern Rangelands
Kenya is composed of diverse geographic regions and is impacted by climatic variability. This diversity in conditions has led to …
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The Potential of Sentinel-2 for Crop Production Estimation in a Smallholder Agroforestry Landscape, Burkina Faso
Crop production statistics at the field scale are scarce in African countries, limiting potential research on yield gaps as well …
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The Use of Traditional and Modern Tools for Monitoring Wetlands Biodiversity in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
Biodiversity is being lost in wetlands at a faster rate than any other biome. Effective conservation and management of wetlands …
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Prediction of Wetland Hydrogeomorphic Type Using Morphometrics and Landscape Characteristics
Accurate spatial maps of wetlands are critical for regional conservation and rehabilitation assessments, yet this often remains an elusive target. …
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A Multi-Scale, Participatory Approach to Developing a Protected Area Wetland Inventory in South Africa
Given limited time, staffing and specialist expertise, management of wetlands within biodiversity-rich protected areas of developing countries is often held …
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Structured Approach for Comparison of Treatment Options for Nutrient-Recovery From Fecal Sludge
The aim of this study is to present a structured approach for comparing possible nutrient-recovery fecal sludge (FS) treatment systems …