https://hspublishing.org/GRES/issue/feed Global Research in Environment and Sustainability 2026-03-05T18:07:28+00:00 Faruk Soban office@headstartnetwork.org Open Journal Systems <p><strong><em>Global Research in Environment and Sustainability (GRES)</em></strong> is an open access and peer-reviewed international journal. Environmental sustainability has become an increasingly important topic in today's world as the impacts of climate change and human activities on the planet continue to grow. Research in this area focuses on identifying solutions to mitigate these impacts and promote sustainable practices. From renewable energy and waste reduction to conservation and ecosystem management, environmental sustainability research is critical for the preservation of the natural world and the well-being of future generations. This research is multidisciplinary, involving scientists, policymakers, and the general public in the pursuit of a sustainable future.</p> https://hspublishing.org/GRES/article/view/1333 Impact of Transhumance on the Populations of Afzelia africana and the Wildlife in the National Park of Benoue North-Cameroon 2026-01-30T20:07:23+00:00 Tajeukem Vice Clotexe amougou.alega@ubuea.cm Constantin Alega Amougou amougou.alega@ubuea.cm Il-Mataï Baïyabe amougou.alega@ubuea.cm Brice Nkontcheu Kenko amougou.alega@ubuea.cm Merlin Njike amougou.alega@ubuea.cm Georges Maxime Lamy Lamy amougou.alega@ubuea.cm Tchobsala amougou.alega@ubuea.cm Clautilde Megeuni amougou.alega@ubuea.cm <p>Breeding is a very important activity to the population of the North-Cameroon Region. In dry season when fodder is scarce or non-existent, breeders use leaves of <em>Afzelia africana</em>. <em>&nbsp;</em>This plant is a threatened woody species that is becoming rare in the northern Cameroon due to its over-exploitation in the non-protected natural areas. This situation originated from the invasion of transhumant shepherds in the Benoue National Park where fodder unavailable in the dry season. This study is aimed at investigating the impact of the transhumant shepherds on<em> Afzelia africana</em> in the National Park of Benoue, specifically to determine its impact on the physiology of <em>Afzelia africana</em> on the National Park of Benoue. The investigations of the populations (Banda, Sakdje, Gamba and Guidjiba) bordering the park have been carried out at the rate of 100 persons per village and on 17 livestock farmers. The isosceles triangular transect was used in the study and the following results were attained: 17 livestock farmers were having seen 40% have recognizing pass all the year in the park while 60% stay in the park during the dry season. Two types of transhumances exist; national and international, with the means of 13.8 in 2014 to 13 in 2017 and international with the means vary 13.8 in 2014 to 6.8 in 2017. The transhumance circuit has showed that the NPB is accessible on all sides (West, South, East, North). <em>A. africana</em> serves as feed and habitat to several animals in particular giraffe and Elan de Derby two endangered animals so the attendance rate is respectively 7.3 and 0.4.</p> 2026-03-09T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2026 Tajeukem Vice Clotexe, Constantin Alega Amougou, Il-Mataï Baïyabe, Brice Nkontcheu Kenko, Merlin Njike, Georges Maxime Lamy Lamy, Tchobsala, Clautilde Megeuni