Abstract This study assessed soil physical and chemical parameters of two sacred groves of southwestern Nigeria. Each of the 50 x 50m study sites was divided into twenty five 5 x 5m2 quadrats. Ten out of the twenty five quadrats were randomly selected in each study site for sampling. Soil samples were collected (using soil […]
FOOD INSECURITY CORRELATES AMONG PASTORAL HOUSEHOLDS OF SHINILE DISTRICT, EASTERN ETHIOPIA
Abstract The dimensions, determinants and consequences of food security problems differ widely across geographical location. In Ethiopia, food insecurity is highly prevalent in moisture deficit dryland areas and in the lowland pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood systems. The study was conducted in Shinile district of Somali region. It is based on survey data gathered from randomly […]
GENDER ANALYSIS OF ACCESS AND USE OF INFORMATION FOR MANAGING CLIMATE RISK BY AGRO-FORESTRY FARMERS IN OYO STATE NIGERIA
Abstract Accessibility and use of relevant information by farmers will improve the capacity of farmers to manage the risks associated with climate change and variability. The aim of this study is to assess the role of gender in information accessibility and use by agroforestry farmers in Oyo state, Nigeria. The study was conducted in 2018 […]
A SURVEY OF BUTTERFLY FAUNA IN THE SACRED GROVE OF UMUAJA FOREST, SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract Sacred groves in Africa have been widely adopted as an important strategy to assuage the loss of biodiversity. This has led to the protection of sacred groves (which are virgin forest with rich diversity) for their cultural, religious beliefs and taboos. This study represents the first butterfly survey of the Umuaja sacred grove and […]
VISITORS AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF REGULATORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS IN MINIMIZING RECREATION IMPACT AT IKOGOSI WARM WATER SPRING IN EKITI STATE
Abstract This paper examined the visitors’ awareness and perception of the role of regulatory and site management actions put in place at Ikogosi Warm water spring in Ekiti State to minimize recreation impacts. Sixty- six well-structured questionnaires were administered to randomly selected visitors. The demographic characteristics, visitation patterns, satisfaction as well as awareness and perception […]
HOUSEHOLD LEVEL ANALYSIS OF AGRO-PASTORALS’ LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGIES IN EASTERN ETHIOPIA
Abstract This study identifies types of income diversification strategies agro-pastoral households are pursuing and factors affecting the likelihood of adopting income diversification strategies. To achieve these purposes data were collected from 153 randomly selected sample agro-pastoral households. The data were analyzed statistically and econometrically. The study has identified agro-pastorals in the study area practice agriculture […]
IMPACT OF TRADITIONAL AGROFORESTRY PRACTICES ON WOODY SPECIES CONSERVATION IN THE SAHELIAN AREA OF FAR NORTH REGION, CAMEROON
Abstract Agroforestry practices are known for its multiple roles such as contribution to food security, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation. To determine the extent of contribution of some traditional agroforestry practices to woody species conservation, data were collected from the Natural Fallow land, Agroforestry Systems and natural forest in and around the Laf-Madjam Forest Reserve, […]
PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION AND OCCURRENCE OF PANGOLIN SPECIES IN BUSH MEAT MARKET AT EMURE-ILE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Update on identification key for existing species is important in the face of constant over exploitation and habitat destruction which may force species to reduce/expand their range and may lead to overlap in habitat of species and consequently hybridization in distinct species or subspecies. Pangolin species occurring in Emure-ile, state, Nigeria were compared for […]
ECTOPARASITE DIVERSITY ON FAUNA SPECIES OF ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Ectoparasites diversity was assessed on selected fauna species (Grasscutter Thryonomys swinderianus, Grey duiker Sylvicapra grimmia, and Pangolin Phataginus spp.), for their prevalence at dry season and rainy season, and to determine the animal species most suspectible to ectoparasite infestation. Isolated parasites from the fauna species were preserved in 70% ethanol until they were viewed […]
EMERGING ISSUES IN BIOFUEL POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE PROCESSES: THE CASE OF UNITED STATES RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD [U.S. RFS], AND THE EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGY DIRECTIVE [EU-RED]
Abstract Biofuels are currently at the centre stage of attention for policy makers and climate concerned end-users seeking more sustainable energy source for sustainable environment. This is because of its potential as an alternative and/or cleaner source of energy. However, questions are being raised about the capability of biofuels to achieve the dual goal of […]