Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the energy consumption pattern of rural households in southwestern Nigeria.A four-stage sampling technique was used to select respondents. Three states (Ogun, Osun and Ondo states) with highest concentration density of forest in southwestern Nigeria were purposively selected. Twenty five villages were randomly selected from Ogun (15), […]
CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND AGRO-PASTORALS’ ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN SOMALI REGION OF ETHIOPIA, THE CASE OF KEBRIBAYAH DISTRICT
Abstract The study examined climate variability; identified types of adjustments agro-pastoral households are making in their crop and livestock production practices in response to climate changes; and assessed factors influencing agro-pastoral households’ decision to practice adaptation mechanism. Thirty years of meteorological station data beginning from the year 1987 to 2016 and primary data collected from […]
EVALUATION OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS DEMAND FOR NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS (NTFPS) IN OYO STATE: A QUADRATIC ALMOST IDEAL SYSTEM (QUAIDS) APPROACH
Abstract Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are essential components of rural household livelihood strategies and contribute immensely to household nutrition and health. This paper therefore, evaluated household consumption for selected NTFPs in Oyo State. A total of 240 respondents were interviewed with the aid of well-structured questionnaire and interview guide. Data were analysed using the Quadratic […]
CONTRIBUTIONS OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN BOTANICAL GARDENS TO AVIFAUNA DIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Abstract Rapid urbanization poses the greatest threat to bird populations due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Managed habitats including nature gardens remain one of the likely areas to host displaced species and serve as secondary habitat options. This depends strongly on floristics and vegetation structure which are strong determinants of bird species distribution. This paper […]
VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF RURAL FARMERS TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Adaptation is crucial to combating the adverse effect of climate variability thus reducing farmers’ vulnerability. This study was carried out to investigate the vulnerability and adaptation strategies of rural farmers to climate variability in Oyo State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used and 160 respondents were selected across the four agriculture zones in […]
ASSESSMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN BEDELE TOWN, OROMIA, ETHIOPIA
Solid waste management is a basic activity and requires the participation of everyone to increase the quality of environment and health. The aim of this study was to assess solid waste management practice of Bedele town, Oromia, Ethiopia. The data was collected through sampled households and key informant interview, field observations and focus group discussion. […]
SOIL SEED BANK DIVERSITY IN SELECTED SACRED GROVES OF TROPICAL RAIN FOREST OF SOUTHWESTERN, NIGERIA
Soil seed banks play an important role in tropical rainforest regeneration. Regeneration potentials of 5 sacred groves (Igbo-Ile, Igbo-Oba, Igbo-Olua, Igbo Olodumare, Igbo-Gbopo) in the three states of southwestern Nigeria were purposively selected and assessed. On each site, a representative 50m x 50m plot labeled with pegs, where viable seeds bank was sampled. On each […]
EVALUATIONS OF INTEGRATED SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT INTERVENTIONS TO ENHANCE CROP PRODUCTIVITY IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLAND OF ETHIOPIA
Soil fertility in Ethiopia has historically been constrained by the lack of an integrated and locally-tailored approach, despite apparent success in individual programs. The experiment has been made at Borodo watershed in the central highland of Ethiopia to evaluate soil fertility through integrated management of available organic and inorganic nutrient sources. Major crops in the […]
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 […]
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 […]