Abstract Meta data gleaned from the literature was modeled to determine one of the functions of forests in Ethiopia to explain their reported key role in boosting food production. This refers to their function in regulating climate across four forested regions of Ethiopia. Forest cover significantly explained variations in averages of precipitation and temperature which […]
FOREST DEGRADATION AND LIVELIHOOD: A CASE STUDY OF GOVERNMENT FOREST RESERVES OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined the effect of forest degradation on livelihood returns in Government forest reserves of Ogun State. Primary data used in the study were obtained in a multi-stage random sampling procedure across non-degraded and degraded forests. Both qualitative and quantitative analytical methods were employed for data analysis. Different forest based livelihood and returns […]
RIVER USE, CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT AMONG RIVERINE COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA
Abstract Water holds important and diverse benefits for society. It is essential for economic and social development and is important for maintaining the livelihoods of people both in rural and urban areas. The connection between people and water dates back to the earliest origins of life and show the cultural values and social differences that […]
IMPLICATIONS OF DIVERSITY OF GROUPS OF INDIGENOUS BIRDS TO AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT IN ETHIOPIA
Abstract The value of birds for agriculture in Ethiopia was studied. Diversities of indigenous bird guilds namely granivores, frugivores, insectivores, and raptors that inhabit differently agro-climatic zones were used as predictors of percent agricultural outputs of the zones. This showed diversity of all the guilds did have significant positive explanatory value to agricultural output across […]
DIVERSITY OF BENTHIC BIOTA OF SOME FRESHWATER HABITATS IN KABBA/BUNU LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KOGI STATE, NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA
Abstract The composition and diversity of different water bodies in Kaaba/Bunu Local Government, Kogi State were investigated for both micro and macrobiota. The study covered Oinyi, Odogo and Odonkolo Rivers. Salinity values ranged between 0.03‰ and 0.07‰ indicating the freshwater status of these water bodies, pH was between 6.50 and 7.61. Conductivity values were between […]
POPULATION STATUS AND ENCOUNTER RATES OF WEST AFRICAN MANATEE (Trichechus senegalensis) IN PANDAM WILDLIFE PARK, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Effective conservation measures for West African manatee in Nigeria have been very slow in progression. This study provides information on the conservation status of West African manatee through the determination of the abundance, seasonal movement and encounter rate of manatee in Pandam Lake. The visual non-motorized boat point scan survey was adopted for this […]
FLORISTIC COMPOSITION AND COMMUNITY ANALYSIS OF WOODY PLANTS IN HALLIDEGHIE WILDLIFE RESERVE, NORTH-EAST ETHIOPIA
Abstract This study was conducted in the Hallideghie Wildlife Reserve (HWR), North-East Ethiopia, with the aim to describe woody species composition and community types in the area. Vegetation data were collected from 66 (20 m × 20 m) plots established along five transect lines that were stratified across major vegetation types. Community types were identified […]