Abstract The continual increase in the incidence of Petrol Filling Stations (PFSs) in Nigerian urban centers, and its intrusion of into residential and commercial hubs requires the intervention of landuse planning. It is against this background that this study investigates the incidence and landuse characteristics of PFSs in Ogbomoso Township. To achieve this, an inventory […]
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF AIR POLLUTION TOLERANCE INDICES (APTI) OF ARBOREAL EPIPHYTES UNDER AMBIENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION: A WINDOW FOR SELECTION OF BIOINDICATOR AS BIOMONITORING AGENT
Abstract The screening of plant species is of environmental significance hence their sensitivity as bioindicator as well as their tolerance as biomonitoring agent in air pollution mitigation have been established. The present research was aimed at evaluating the potential response of arboreal epiphytes as bioindicator under ambient condition, with the objective of identifying species that […]
RESIDENTIAL MOBILITY PATTERN IN LOKOJA, NIGERIA
Abstract Residential mobility is the movement of households from one dwelling to another within the same city. It is one of the significant forces underlying changes in urban areas. However, the reason for and the pattern of moves are so complicated both at the micro and macro levels that they make it difficult for one […]
PIGGERY WASTE MANAGEMENT: A CASE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study analyzed piggery waste management in Enugu state. Ninety respondents were selected through multistage sampling procedure. Frequency, mean and likert scale and logit regression were used for the analysis. Pig slurry and urinary excreta were the major wastes generated by the pig farmers and majority managed their piggery waste by open dumping/fly tipping, […]
CHECKLIST OF TREE SPECIES OF HUMID FOREST RESEARCH STATION, FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA (FRIN), UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study provided an updated checklist of tree species found within Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Umuahia premises. A total of 103 taxa belonging to 89 genera and 32 families were identified and documented. The family Fabaceae is the most diverse with 17 species. It was closely followed by the families: Sterculiaceae (8), Meliaceae […]
VARIABILITY AND TIME SERIES TREND ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE AND SMALL HOLDER FARMERS PERCEPTION: THE CASE OF JANAMORA WOREDA, NORTHWESTERN ETHIOPIA
Abstract This study analyzed variability and time series trend analysis of climate and small holder farmers’ perception in the case of Janamora Woreda, Northwestern Ethiopia. For this study primary data was collected through questionnaire from 138 respondents selected through multi-stage sampling technique based on agro-ecology. Secondary data was collected from meteorological stations. Mann-Kendall and Chi-square […]
EFFECTS OF SILVER NANO-PARTICLES ON MEAT PRESERVATION
Abstract Nano packaging is currently one of the most important topics in food packaging technologies. The aim of the application of this technology in food packaging is increasing shelf life of foods by preventing internal and external deterioration and microbial contaminations. Hence this study investigate the effects of silver nano-particles on meat preservation. The silver […]
KNOWLEDGE OF BIRD ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COMMUNITIES AROUND OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK, NIGERIA
Abstract Birds act as crucial links in their respective ecologic circle, within and between ecosystems. This study assessed the knowledge of secondary school students in the support zone communities around Old Oyo National Park about the ecosystem services of birds in their environment. Data was collected through questionnaire survey. A total of 345 students from […]
SOCIAL IMPACT OF GULLY EROSION ON THE RESIDENTS OF KURMIN GWARI SETTLEMENT, KADUNA STATE
Abstract Soil erosion increment results in an unsustainable development of the living standard of the people. Sustainable development is the positive socio-economic change that does not undermine the ecological and social systems upon which communities and social systems are dependent. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of gully erosion on the […]
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING: AN APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE URBAN SECURITY IN KURMIN-MASHI RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD
Abstract This research examines effective urban security in Kurmin-Mashi residential Neighbourhood: making changes for security and crime prevention in urban and suburban neighbourhood. Effective urban security refers to programmes of physical design change, public and private management changes, and use pattern changes that are targeted to a place and its crime problems. The aim of […]