Abstract The pollution of river water and sediments by heavy metals has assumed serious problems due to their toxicity and accumulative behaviour globally and locally. This research paper aim at mapping heavy metal contamination in urban rivers in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria namely; Ona and Omin using GIS techniques. Systematic method of sampling stream sediments along […]
DETERMINATION OF LEVELS OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS) IN WARRI AND EFFURUN ENVIRONS, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Six air samples were collected from six locations in Warri and Effurun environs and were analysed for Volatile Organic Compounds. (VOCs) After treatment of samples, VOCs were determined with Gas Chromatography coupled with Flame Ionization Detector (GC / FID). Results obtained showed concentrations of VOCs in the range of 0.42 – 28.78, 0.32 – […]
ELEPHANT UTILIZATION PATTERNS AND CHANGE IN STRUCTURE OF MOPANE WOODLAND IN THE LUANGWA VALLEY, ZAMBIA
Abstract The objective of the study was to measure and compare vegetation structure and elephant utilisation patterns between woodlands of South Luangwa National Park with short mopane and Lupande Game Management Area with tall mopane. In a field survey conducted, 328 coppiced mopane plants were measured from 10 plots in the national park and 70 […]
ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN LAGOS PERIPHERY
Abstract Accompanying rapid urbanisation in Nigerian cities is the emergence of spontaneous physical transformation outside the cities’ border. The emerging settlements at the periphery are confronted with development-driven urban challenges. This study assesses the socio-economic sustainability of Ikorodu, a typical peri-urban settlement in Lagos. Adopted research method in this study is a combination of case […]
WOODEN CULTURAL HERITAGE: QUALITY OF CARE AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA’S NATIONAL MUSEUM, ORON IN AKWA-IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Care, management, as well as prevention against wane, loss or damage are paramount to National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The technique of caring and preserving objects in the museum is basically preventive conservation to ensure longer lifespan. This method involves housekeeping and daily inspection of objects in the store and galleries to […]
NITROGEN SOURCES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON NITROUS OXIDE EMISSION AND MAIZE YIELD IN WESTERN KENYA
Abstract This study assessed the effect of applying inorganic or organic sources of nitrogen, or their combination, on N2O emission, maize yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) at Nyakach, a lowland and Soin, a highland in western Kenya. A randomized complete block design, was used with six treatments; a control with no N input, urea […]
MORALITY AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE AS PREDICTORS OF LITTERING BEHAVIOUR IN ILORIN, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examines morality and social influence as predictors of littering behaviour in Ilorin metropolis. A cross-section of two hundred and fifty respondents (101 males and 149 males), participated in the study. Their age ranged from 15 to 60 years. Respondents completed a questionnaire pack which included-the Littering Prevention Behaviour Scale (LPBS); the Perceived […]
SALIENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN SOVELELE RESETTLEMENT AREA IN MWENEZI DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE
The Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) was a government initiated reform effort to benefit a majority of land hunger-black Zimbabweans through the compulsory acquisition of vast tracks of land previously owned by white minority. Courtesy of the FTLRP, a majority of Zimbabweans benefited pierces of land with a view to improve their livelihoods. The […]
VARIATION IN MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERS OF Vitellaria paradoxa (C.F Gaertn) SEEDS IN RELATION TO GERMINATION AND SEEDLINGS BIOMASS
Abstract Seed morphological characteristics were examined on germination and early growth of Vitellaria paradoxa. Seeds were sourced from Eruwa, Saki and New-Bussa in the Derived, Southern Guinea and Northern Guinea Savanna ecological zones of Nigeria respectively and classified into three sizes: large (length ≥45.00 mm); medium (length 40.00 – 45.00 mm) and small (length ≤40.0 […]
ATTITUDE OF RURAL DWELLERS TOWARDS BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN ONIGAMBARI FOREST RESERVE OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This paper examined the attitude of rural dwellers to biodiversity conservation in Onigambari forest reserve, Ibadan Oyo State. A multi- sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents from the study area. Data were collected with the aid of interview schedule and analyzed with both descriptive and inferential analysis. The distribution showed that majority […]