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 […]
APPLICATION OF REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUE IN BIOMASS CHANGE DETECTION: A CASE STUDY OF BROMLEY AND CHIHOTA, ZIMBABWE
Abstract Biomass is defined as the total mass of living plant matter in a given unit of an environment area. Several factors influence the change in biomass content of an area. The rate of change varies from mass seasonal drying of grasslands to gradual degradation of forestry area. It is in the interest of environmental […]
RAINFALL TRENDS AND VARIABILITY IN SELECTED AREAS OF ETHIOPIAN SOMALI REGIONAL STATE, SOUTHEASTERN ETHIOPIA
Abstract The pastoral and agropastoral communities are among the most vulnerable to climate changes and variability. The adverse effect of such variability and change is accelerating the already existing pastoral livelihood insecurity. Given the range of negative repercussions of current climate hazards on the livelihoods of these communities, the implications of climate change must be […]
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 […]
ANALYSIS OF IMAGE DIFFERENCES OF ROADSIDE CORRIDOR AND LANDSCAPE PREFERENCE IN AN EMERGING CITY IN NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined the barrenness and clustered commercial activities along the rural-urban fringe of an emerging city (Lokoja, Nigeria) and tried to establish the inhabitant’s preferred development pattern for road corridors at the fringe of the city. Questionnaire and photographs were utilized as research instruments for this study. Two roads: Abuja-Lokoja road (Nataco area) […]
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 […]
MORPHOMETRIC AND LANDUSE ANALYSIS: IMPLICATIONS ON FLOOD HAZARDS IN ILESA AND OSOGBO METROPOLIS, OSUN STATE NIGERIA
Abstract This study assessed the morphometric, landuse and lithological attributes of five basins (Iwaraja, Ilesa, Olupona, Osogbo I and Osogbo II) with particular reference to flood hazards in Ilesa and Osogbo metropolis, Osun State Nigeria. Ilesa town is situated within Iwaraja and Ilesa basins while Osogbo metropolis spread across Olupona, Osogbo I and Osogbo II […]
CORRELATING PATTERN OF RIVER DISCHARGE WITH DEGREE OF URBANIZATION IN SUB-CATCHMENTS OF RIVER ASA IN ILORIN, NIGERIA
Abstract The study examined the hydrological response pattern of urbanized streams to landuse in sub-catchment areas of River Asa in Ilorin, Nigeria. Data for the study were collected directly from the field over a period of one hydrological year. Rainfall data were collected in each basin using a standard rain gauge of 20cm orifice while […]
ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS ON THE WATER QUALITY OF ABA RIVER, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
Abstract A stretch of Aba River, southeast Nigeria was studied in four stations from November 2014 to August 2015 to identify the major anthropogenic activities and their impact on the water quality. A number of major anthropogenic activities were identified; some were regular and persistent such as washing of clothes, rugs/carpets and cars as well […]
SEDIMENT INFLOW ESTIMATION AND MAPPING ITS SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AT SUB-BASIN SCALE: THE CASE OF TENDAHO DAM, AFAR REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Sedimentation is a major problem of reservoir operation in Ethiopia. Deforestation, overgrazing and poor land management practices are some that accelerate the rate of erosion. The topography of Ethiopia in general and TDW in particular is undulating and local farmers commonly cultivate on the hilly sides causing easy topsoil wash away. This study aims […]