Journal papers

1) Leley, N. C., Langat, D. K., Kisiwa, A. K., Maina, G. M., & Muga, M. O. (2021). Total Carbon Stock and Potential Carbon Sequestration Economic Value of Mukogodo Forest-Landscape Ecosystem in Drylands of Northern Kenya.Open Journal of Forestry, 12, 19-40. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2022.121002

2) Musingo, T. E., Kungu, J. B., Gachathi, F. N., Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C. and Muthini, J. M. (2019). Annonated checklist of plant species of Loita Forest (Entim e Naimina Enkiyio Forest or the forest of the lost child), Narok County, Kenya. Int. J. Adv. Res. 2 Biol. Sci. 6(3): 54-110.

3) Wekesa, C., Leley, N., Maranga, E., Kirui, B., Muturi, G., Mbuvi, M., and Chikamai, B. (2016). Effects of forest disturbance on vegetation structure and above-ground carbon in three isolated forest patches of Taita Hills. Open Journal of Forestry, 6(02), 142.

Books

1) Kagombe J., Kiprop J., Langat D., Cheboiwo J., Wekesa L., Ongugo P., Mbuvi M.T. and Leley N.,C. (2020). Socio-economic Impact of Forest Harvesting Moratorium in Kenya, KEFRI publication. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351984708.

2) Langat, D. K., Leley, N.C. and Kosgey, C. (2019). Ndoinet Forest Livestock Management Plan. A Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV)- Livestock Intensification Project publication. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.20178.07362.

3) Musingo, T.E., Wekesa, L., Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C., Ntabo, M., Eshitera, A., Karangi; M., Cheruiyot, L., Manyala, P., Okeyo, M., Sheikh, M., Kimani, K., Mbae, M., Ongugo, P., Kala, A. and Owuor, B (2016). Capability map for growing High value tree species in the Coast region of Kenya: A guide for Farmers, Forest Managers, Extension Agents and Investors. Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development Departments of Physical Planning publication. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320258297

4) Gachathi, F.N., Musingo, T.E., Wekesa, L., Wekesa, C. and Leley, N.C (2016). A field guide to valuable trees and Shrubs of Kaya Mudzi Muvya forest in Kilifi County, Kenya. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305307729.

5) Leley, N.C. (2016).The role of Sykes monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis albogularis) in seed dispersal and natural forest regeneration. Msc. Thesis, University of Nairobi. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/99059.

Book Chapter

1) Wekesa; C., Ngugi, J., Mulwa, D.M. and Leley, N.C. (2019). Floristic composition and structure of Buda forest in Biodiversity status of Buda forest, Kenya in Kamondo B., Muturi, G., Mbuvi M.T.E. Ochieng D, Wekesa C and Akinyi L., Malonza, P. K., Ogwaka B., Mulwa R. K and Marahaba D. M. (2020). Biodiversity status of Buda forest Kenya. A KEFRI and Base Titanium Publication. Nairobi Kenya. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345815909.

Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines

1) Langat, D.K., Okoth. S., Owango, K., Leley, N. C., Kiprop, J., Kisiwa, A. and Ayaga, G. (2020). Ecosystem Services Valuation of Kakamega, Nandi North and Nandi South and Kibiri Forest Ecosystems. Scaling up sustainable land management and agro-biodiversity conservation to reduce environmental degradation in small scale agriculture in Western Kenya project.

2) Langat, D. K., Leley, N.C. and Kosgey, C. (2019). Permissible grazing thresholds for sustainable grazing management in South West Mau forest block. A Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV)- Livestock Intensification Project publication. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.24057.80488.

3) Kisiwa, A.K., Amwatta, J.M., Leley, N.C., and Mohammed, A. (2018). Promoting the use of improved biomass technologies in Mt. Elgon and Cherangany hills ecosystems. https://www.kefri.org/WaterTowers/reports.php

4) Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C. Ndalilo, L., Amur, A., Uchi, M. and Swiderska, K. (2015). Partners’ progress review and international policy dialogue workshop proceedings report. ISBN: 978-1-78431-338-8.

5) Kenya's Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (WaTER) Programme (2020). Component four project closure technical interim narrative report.

6) Socio-economic status of households and utilization of public areas: baseline survey of Cherangany Hills ecosystems (2018). https://www.kefri.org/WaterTowers/reports.php

7) Kenya's Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (WaTER) Programme (2017). Component four second technical interim narrative report. https://www.kefri.org/WaterTowers/reports.php

8) Kenya's Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (WaTER) Programme (2016). Component four first technical interim narrative report. https://www.kefri.org/WaterTowers/reports.php

9) Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C., Muthini, J. and Manya, C. (2015): a guideline for rehabilitation of mangrove forests using Rhizophora mucronata

10) Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C., Mwadalu, R., Manya, C. and Muthini, J (2017). Mangrove ecosystems site characterization of degradation indicators in degraded mangrove ecosystems.

Policy Briefs

1) Langat, D.K., Leley, N.C. and Kosgey, (2021). Implications of forest grazing: is it ecologically viable? Case of Ndoinet Forest, South West Mau.

2) Kagombe J., Kiprop J., Langat D., Cheboiwo J., Wekesa L., Ongugo P., Mbuvi M.T. and Leley N. (2020). Impacts of Forest harvesting ban in Kenya: Is it feasible in sustainable forest management? (2020). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352978934