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3 She presented a brief history of ticipants from Nigeria (Owan and from BothENDS/Rich Forest and 3 Rich Forest citing its relationship Ntino), with Owan elaborating on Lyonga from TroPEG - with CORDAID and the Non- an experience they went through Cameroon. Photo taken at the RTC Timber Forest Product (NTFP) ex- trying to inform the authorities of Kumbo -Frame Techniques: The Forestry Design. TroPEG partici- ence of man’s best friend Earth- trainer (Grover) briefed pant doing practical exercise to worms. A strong indicator of fertil- participants on how to cre- grab the concept better. ity of soil.
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3 macro-fauna to check the 3 emonstrating the use of A- richness of the soil. Photo TroPEG participant (Lyonga, NM) frame in producing wavy below is an investigation to see presenting the design concept of contour lines in Analog level of organic matter and pres- their group. ABSTRACT Apiaceae with two species each. A study was undertaken to understand Plants used in traditional medicine are the contributions of indigenous used as decoctions, infusions, macer- ations, powders, mixtures, squeezing,
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3 Fabaceae, Acanthaceae, Euphor- By Fongod A. G. N., Ngoh L. M., biaceae, Apocynaceae, were the five the indigenous people as they con- 3 and Veranso M. C. dominant families with three ormore tribute immensely in preserving the species followed by Rubiaceae, Piper- biodiversity. aceae, Lamiaceae, Poaceae, and B) Published by Official Journal of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Title: Two new species of Afrothismia (Thismiaceae) from southern Cameroon. -Transect sampling -Small plots sampling
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