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Use of traditional knowledge in natural forest management: the case of Kaya forests. Mutta, D.; Munyi, P.; Pakia, M.; Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya,
Recent advances in forestry research for environmental conservation, improved livelihood and economic development. Proceedings of the 4th KEFRI Scientific Conference, KEFRI Headquarters, Muguga, Kenya, 6 to 9 October 2008. , 2009, pp 253-264, 26 ref.
Traditional knowledge systems are important repositories of valuable knowledge, technologies and approaches that offer local solutions to rural livelihood subsistence. It is also well established that the knowledge system plays an important role in pro...
Valuing recreational benefits using travel cost method: a case of Kakamega Forest in Kenya. Mugambi, D.; Mugendi, D.; Mburu, J.; Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya,
Recent advances in forestry research for environmental conservation, improved livelihood and economic development. Proceedings of the 4th KEFRI Scientific Conference, KEFRI Headquarters, Muguga, Kenya, 6 to 9 October 2008. , 2009, pp 265-272, 9 ref.
Forests have use and non-use values. They are good reservoirs for wildlife and forest biodiversity among other benefits. Kakamega Forest is one of the few remaining fragments of tropical rain forest in the tropics. The forest has rich diversity of faun...
'A contradiction in democratic government': W. J. Trent, Jr., and the struggle to desegregate national park campgrounds. Young, T.; Forest History Society, Durham, USA,
Environmental History, 2009, 14, 4, pp 651-682
Camping began in the nineteenth century as an elite form of pilgrimage to the wild, but the arrival of inexpensive automobiles in the early twentieth century greatly expanded camping's social diversity. The change was not universally embraced, especial...
Digital 3D modelling of old roof structures as a tool supporting historical timber protection and conservation. Glinkowska, A.; Kepczyn´ska-Walczak, A.; Witkowski, W.; Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland,
Annals of Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Forestry and Wood Technology, 2009, 67, pp 118-122, 4 ref.
The paper describes the outcomes of the CAAD course at the Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning of the Technical University of Lodz organised during the academic year 2008-2009. The main task of this interdisciplinary project was to create 3D m...
Studies on the subject and conservation of archaeological waterlogged wood with polyethylene glycols 400 and 4000 have been carried out in Poland for 40 years. Despite long period of using those impregnants there still have been many questions and sudd...
Evaluation of the coordination of Zonguldak-Bartın-Karabük region plans. Görmüş, S.; Artar, M.; Bartın Orman Fakültesi , Bartın Üniversitesi, Bartın, Turkey,
Bartın Orman Fakültesi Dergisi, 2010, 12, 17, pp 71-81, 23 ref.
It is observed that industry is dominant in the decisions regarding the development of Zonguldak-Bartın-Karabük Region in the planned development process. However, the geographic structure of the region has not allowed the development of industry. The ...
Importance of landscape design in thermal and mineral water foundations. Topay, M.; Küçük, V.; Bartın Orman Fakültesi , Bartın Üniversitesi, Bartın, Turkey,
Bartın Orman Fakültesi Dergisi, 2010, 12, 17, pp 83-91, 20 ref.
Tourism and health are two important using type of thermal and mineral water in the world and Turkey. These resources which are very good alternatives for solving some health problems occurs in different stages of life can be more efficiently evaluated...
It is reported that despite 2009's economic climate, some amusement/theme park operators increased their profits and had record attendance numbers. Data are presented on the 2009 attendance at the top amusement/theme parks in North America, Asia and Eu...
Eastern promise. Stevens, T.; Leisure Media Company Limited, Hitchin, UK,
Attractions Management, 2010, 15, 3, pp 38-40
This paper reports on the feasibility study for Universal Studios Singapore. It discusses the park's estimated development cost, the reason for choosing the Singapore location, the development criteria used by the developer, the expected benefits to th...
Istanbul inspires. Leisure Media Company Limited, Hitchin, UK,
Leisure Management, 2010, 30, 3, pp 44-46
As Istanbul (Turkey) celebrates its year as European Capital of Culture, this paper takes a look at the journey from bidding for the title to organizing the 2010 events. The cultural projects are expected to ensure ongoing success for Istanbul's touris...