Abstract Microarthropods have been found to be of immense advantage to soil fertility and plant life. Their abundance and diversity therefore are largely dependent on the presence of organic matters. Hence, the influence of floristic composition on abundance and species diversity of microarthropods were surveyed in soils under Secondary Forest, Gmelina arborea, Tectona grandis and […]
HEAVY METALS IN CUCUMBER (Cucumis sativus L.) AS INFLUENCED BY ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILISERS
Abstract Heavy metals are significant environmental contaminants found on the surface and in the tissue of fresh vegetables through the use of phosphate and animal manure fertilisers applied to soil during production. A field study was carried out at the experimental site of National Horticultural Research Institute, Idi-ishin, Ibadan, to assess the heavy metal concentration […]
USING MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS FOR ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD VULNERABILITY IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract This study seeks to use a multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) approach coupled with GIS to assess the spatial extent of flood vulnerability in the FCT. Thematic layers were created using Arc GIS 10.1. The data sets were integrated and using the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) of the MCDA, all the parameters were ranked and […]
GROWTH POTENTIALS OF Tectona grandis LINN AS INFLUENCED BY SEED SOURCES AND DIFFERENT SOIL TYPES
Abstract The forest has been very useful to man as he obtains food, shelter, revenue, energy and myriad of environmental services from it. However, increase in demand for forest product as a result of overpopulation couple with urbanization has resulted in over exploitation and extinction of some forest trees. Therefore, there is an urgent need […]
RELEVANCE OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS IN CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT OF KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK, NIGERIA
Abstract This study was to assess the participatory role of communities in the achievement of the National conservation goals at the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP) by the active involvement of local people in park planning, formation, executing and implementing management strategies of renewable resources and its environment. Data were collected from the park annual […]
IT HAS BEEN WITH US IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER: DROUGHT AND THE SAHEL CRISIS
Abstract Drought is a phenomenon associated with a deficiency in precipitation for a long period of time, usually a season or more. It is a prolonged abnormality of the natural climatic pattern. It may also differ greatly from one area to another. The study employed a systematic literature review involving the Preferred Reporting Items and […]
STUDY OF SNAKES BEHAVIOUR AND HABITATS PREFERENCES IN KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK
Abstract Snake habitat is reducing rapidly due to anthropogenic factors. Information on snake habitats and distribution in Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP) is scarce despite their socio-economic importance. Therefore, snake habitats preferences in KLNP Nigeria were investigated. Ten transect strips of 2 km x 10 m each were laid in five ranges (Oli, Ibbi, Kuble, […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE BROKEN WINDOWS THEORY AND LITTERING BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS IN A NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY: IMPLICATION ON POST COVID-19 CLASSROOM LITTERING
Abstract Littering behaviour causes aesthetic challenges, it is unhealthy, and due to its pervading nature especially among the youth, practical intervention is urgently required. This study examined the applicability of the broken windows theory and the two stage process model to classroom littering. The time of day litter is produced most and what items constitutes […]
UTILIZATION OF SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS IN IREWOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study assessed the use of sustainable land management practices (SLMP) among arable crop farmers in the study area. Using three stage sampling technique, 120 arable crop farmers were selected as study sample. Interview schedule was utilized to elicit relevant information and data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results show that most […]
NUTRIENT CYCLING THROUGH PRECIPITATION PATHWAYS: RAINFALL, STEMFLOW AND THROUGHFALL IN Diospyros crassiflora (Hiern) PLANTATION IN UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE- NIGERIA
Abstract The study of nutrient cycling through precipitation pathways in Diospyros crassiflora plantation was conducted in the Humid Forest Research Station, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria between 2016 and 2017.The experiment was 3 x 9 x 2 split- split plot design in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Treatments were precipitation pathways (rainfall, […]