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What it takes to fly: the structural and functional respiratory refinements in birds and bats
(University of Nairobi, 2000-10)
In absolute terms, flight is a highly energetically expensive form of locomotion. However, with respect to its cost per unit distance covered, powered flight is a very efficient mode of transport. Birds and bats are the ...
Community-based monitoring of natural resource use and forest quality in montane forests and miombo woodlands of Tanzania
(University of Nairobi,, 2005)
A community-based monitoring system that focuses on natural resource use and forest
quality in montane evergreen forest and miombo woodland areas was developed and implemented
in 23 villages in 2002 as part of a participatory ...
Is small beautiful? Village level taxation of natural resources in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
This article examines collection of natural resources revenue by village governments in Tanzania as part of a decentralisation reform. An analysis of empirical data in the form of taxation records from 14 villages, which ...
Use and distribution of organochlorine pesticides. The future in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Abstract: Pesticides have been used in the continent for about eight decades. Major use has
been in agriculture, livestock development, and disease vectors control. Recent international
conventions have been made with ...
The effect of minimum tillage and herbicide use on bean production (pp. 57-62)
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)