Abstract Boiled water pre-sowing treatment regime for improvement of germination, survival and early growth performance of Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev. Seeds.The study was conducted in Savannah Forestry Research nursery at Bomo, Zaria. Matured seeds of F. albida were harvested, dried and cleaned, each treatment replicate, one hundred (100) F. albida seeds were immersed in […]
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF URBAN GROWTH ON FOREST COVER OF GUGA FOREST RESERVE, GIWA – KADUNA (1986-2019)
Abstract Several factors are responsible for urban growth. Increasing urban employment opportunities is one of the factors. Rural- urban migration coupled with natural increase in population caused by improved living standard, are major causes of rapid growth of cities and towns. Rural poverty, search for better living standards, environmental degradation (deforestation and desertification), inadequate and […]
IRON AND MANGANESE OCCURRENCE AND DISTRIBUTION IN GROUNDWATER SOURCE DEPTHS IN CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract To assess groundwater iron and manganese occurrence and distribution from the study area 36 sampling locations were identified from the Chandrapur district, central India. The grab sampling method was adopted for groundwater sampling. Heavy metals concentration for iron and manganese were estimated by ICP-OES. Groundwater sources are divided into six levels and heavy metals […]
HOUSING CONDITIONS AND PREVALENCE OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES IN LOW SOCIOECONOMIC DISTRICTS IN PHASE TWO OF FEDERAL CAPITAL CITY, ABUJA
Abstract This paper examined housing conditions and the prevalence of respiratory diseases in three low socioeconomic districts in Abuja. Primary data were acquired through the Multi-Stage sampling technique from three districts namely Mabushi, Utako and Gudu in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The first stage involved the selection of 270 housing units. The second stage […]
IMPACT OF CEMETERY ON PROXIMATE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY VALUE
Abstract This study examined the probable impact of cemeteries on residential property value. The empirical inquiry aims at determining whether cemetery proximity has any significant bearing on the values of rental homes within its neighbourhood or not. Data was elicited via 150 questionnaires administered on rent paying residents around the neighbourhood of Atan Cemetery in […]
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AS AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Abstract Despite the fact that there is an increase in the number of Universities (public and private) in Nigeria, few of them embrace Environmental Management as an undergraduate programme. Such attitude is probably attributed to interdisciplinary nature of the programme, which seemingly makes it a programme without a defined vision and mission, lack of background […]
AN OVERVIEW OF FOREST CONSERVATION STRATEGIES IN GHANA
Abstract Deforestation in Ghana over some decades now has undoubtedly destabilized the socio-economic and socio-cultural importance of the forests for a large number of rural people especially, forest fringe communities who directly depend on the resource to support their livelihood. The assessment identifies activities such as; agricultural expansion, unsustainable wood harvesting, population and development pressures, […]
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION, STUDY HABIT AND ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT OF PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ ADOLESCENTS IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2020 WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION-A CASE OF IBADAN SOUTHWEST
Abstract The study focused on the predictive influence of the environmental condition, study habits and academic self-concept of secondary school adolescents in Ibadan south west Local Government Area in Oyo state, Nigeria on the adolescent’s preparation for the 2020 WASSCE. The survey was conducted on four hundred (400) adolescents selected from five (5) private and five (5) public secondary […]
NEXUS BETWEEN JOB STRESS AND EMPLOYEES RETENTION IN THE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES: EVIDENCE FROM OYO STATE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Abstract The study examined effects of job stress on employee retention in Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme (OYSADEP). A total of ninety respondents weresampled through multistage sampling technique using structured questionnaire. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, Likert-type rating scale and logit regression. Results revealed that majority (92.2%) of the employees were males, […]
EFFECT OF LITTER MINERALISATION ON SOIL UNDER Acacia senegal (Wild L) PLANTATION IN THE SEMI-ARID ZONE OF NIGERIA
Abstract The decomposition of plant litter is one of the most crucial source of nutrients in forest ecosystems. Acacia senegal, a nitrogen fixing tree with potential to improve poor soil is planted in semi-arid zone of Nigeria for the production of Gum Arabic. However, there is dearth of information on litterfall, litter decomposition and mineralisation […]