Abstract Land use land cover change is an important contributor to the trace element content of an aquatic system. Therefore, the study of the land use pattern is important in understanding the heavy metal pollution of the sediments of the aquatic system in an area. The aim of the study is to apply LULC pattern […]
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 […]
WATER QUALITY OF THE UPPER BENUE RIVER OF TARABA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Water quality of River Benue was studied to understand the contamination status and safe of usage. Physico-chemical parameters like Temperature, Turbidity, TDS, DO, pH, Conductivity, Nitrates, and heavy metals such as; Zn, Cd, Cr, Pb and Ni were studied at Lau and Mayo Ranewo towns between July, 2017 – February, 2018 to compared with […]