A simple field based method for rapid wood density estimation for selected tree species in Western Kenya

By eunah on Mon, 04/05/2021 - 18:18
The two methods for wood density sampling (a) Auger method involving coring the tree trunk (b) conventional destructive method involving cutting discs.

Wood density is an important variable for accurate quantification of woody biomass and carbon stocks. Conventional destructive methods for wood density estimation are resource intensive, prohibiting their use, limiting the application of approaches that would minimize uncertainties in tree biomass estimates. FULL ARTICLE HERE

Authors: Kennedy Olale, Abiy Yenesew, Ramni Jamnadass, Andrew Sila, Keith Shepherd

Grogan House

By eunah on Mon, 04/05/2021 - 17:46

The house was built by Ewart Grogan in 1905.

the building was later gazetted as a national monument, houses the Institute of African Studies of the University of Nairobi and boasts having hosted important Cabinet meetings, held in the building’s conference room.

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