Abstract This study analysed soil properties in Otta Farm, Agbowa-Ikosi, Lagos state and their implications for agricultural productivity. Otta Farm covers 200 acres of farmland. After dividing the area into 50m x 50m grids, 20 farmlands were chosen randomly. From these selected farmlands, 200 soil samples were randomly collected and then taken to the laboratory […]
PHYSICAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY CHALLENGES OF PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION IN NIGER-DELTA REGION, NIGERIA
Abstract This paper examines the safety and land use planning aspects of pipeline transportation in Nigeria. Pipelines as a mode of transportation crisscross various parts of the country mainly because oil became the major source of revenue to the country. A mixed research design involving direct field observation and desk research method was utilized in […]
DETERMINANT OF THE EFFECT OF CREDIT ON FOOD CROP OUTPUT BY COOPERATIVE AND NON-COOPERATIVE FARMERS IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA
Abstract Credit plays an important role in agricultural development, and it is believed that expansion of credit would have beneficial effect on agricultural production and incomes of small farmers that have access to credit. The study was on effect of credit on food crop production among cooperative and non-cooperative farmers in South-West, Nigeria. Multistage random […]
ETHNO-THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES BY TRIBES OF BHAMRAGAD ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK, GADCHIROLI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract To assess the ethno-therapeutic practices used by the tribal of Bhamragad administrative block of Gadchiroli district of Central India field investigation was carried out in 14 villages. A sample population of 31 individuals (n=10 female, n=21 male) was included in the study. A specially designed, developed, and field-tested questionnaire was used to elicit the […]
DETERMINANTS OF WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE IN FOREST CONSERVATION AMONG COMMUNITIES IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study assessed willingness of communities to participate in forest conservation in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study specifically described the socio-economic characteristics of respondents in the study area; evaluated the perception of the respondents about forest conservation; and identified factors that influenced the respondents’ willingness to participate in forest conservation in the study area. […]
ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND HEAVY METAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL IN AND AROUND GOUSA DUMPSITE, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
Abstract The study is aimed at investigating the level of physiochemical and heavy metal properties of the soil around the Gousa dump site and the level of conformity of the physiochemical and heavy metals properties in the soil, with the global and national permissible limits. Primary data source was adopted and 14 soil samples were […]
MODELLING THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON REAL ESTATE MARKETING IN AKURE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study delved into the influence of social media on real estate marketing in Akure, Nigeria. It examined how the use of social media platforms affects the marketing strategies of estate surveying and valuation firms in Akure. A structured survey was conducted among the 32 registered estate surveying and valuation firms in Akure. The […]
COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES ON DEFORESTATION DRIVERS LINKED TO ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING IN THE BIHARAMULO FOREST RESERVE, TANZANIA
Abstract Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significant contributor to local economies in developing regions, including the Biharamulo Forest Reserve (BFR) in Tanzania, but is often linked to environmental degradation, particularly deforestation. This study investigates the drivers of deforestation associated with ASM practices in the BFR using a mixed-methods approach. A structured survey was […]
ADOPTING SENTINEL-1 SAR DATA FOR FLOOD MAPPING: A CASE STUDY OF BORNO STATE, NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA
Abstract Flooding is a significant hazard in Nigeria, with factors like climate change, deforestation, and inadequate urban planning increasing the risk. Accurate flood mapping across large areas is crucial for effective disaster management. This study aims to map the flood extent in Borno State triggered by the collapse of the Alou Dam in September 2024 […]
ENHANCEMENT OF GERMINATION POTENTIALS OF AFRICAN OIL BEAN (Pentaclethra macrophylla) USING DIFFERENT PRE-TREATMENT TECHNIQUES
Abstract An experiment was conducted on enhancement of germination of Pentaclethra macrophylla seed at Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria. Seeds were subjected to three different mechanical scarification treatments, three water treatments and a control to break the seed dormancy. The experiment was a complete randomized design replicated three times. Seedling emergence was observed daily. Number […]