Abstract The Conservation and sustainable use of a natural protected area require concerted efforts of conservation managers and the local communities. Crop raiding is a major problem confronting conservationists and communities around the park area. This paper examines crop damage by mammals and birds, the farmers’ experiences on crop losses along the park boundary. Data […]

Abstract The stand structure of Onigambari forest reserve was evaluated to understand the intricate value of the natural forest in February 2021. Four 50 by 50 m transect line was laid systematically within the natural forest. One hundred and twelve tree stands were found within the study site. The following species recorded the highest diameter […]

Abstract Pangolins populations are threatened due to indiscriminate exploitation and incessant destruction of their habitats. They have been ranked as the most trafficked mammals in the world. This study investigates the extent of exploitation of Pangolin in North Central and Southern parts of Nigeria. A structure questionnaire was administered to bush meat marketers and hunters […]

Abstract Traditionally, fire has been used as a management tool to control vegetation structure and composition. Habitat management does not only include planting of a few trees and other crops, manipulating all necessary life forms round the year; but introducing control burning is a key to habitat management. Increase in the incidence of uncontrolled wildfires […]

Abstract The study assessed the perceived effect of forest encroachment among rural households in Ondo State. Data were obtained using an interview guide from one hundred and twenty randomly selected rural households from Okitipupa and Odigbo Local Government Areas of Ondo State. The data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that 63.3% […]

Abstract Poor germination and inadequate silvicultural information are important factors militating against regeneration of Casuarina equisetifolia L. This study investigated effects of different sowing media on its germination and early growth. Fifty viable seeds were sown into each germination tray filled with four sowing media (Topsoil, sawdust, clay soil and river sand as treatment A, […]

Abstract Boiled water pre-sowing treatment regime for improvement of germination, survival and early growth performance of Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev. Seeds.The study was conducted in Savannah Forestry Research nursery at Bomo, Zaria.  Matured seeds of F. albida were harvested, dried and cleaned, each treatment replicate, one hundred (100) F. albida seeds were immersed in […]

Abstract Deforestation in Ghana over some decades now has undoubtedly destabilized the socio-economic and socio-cultural importance of the forests for a large number of rural people especially, forest fringe communities who directly depend on the resource to support their livelihood. The assessment identifies activities such as; agricultural expansion, unsustainable wood harvesting, population and development pressures, […]

Abstract The decomposition of plant litter is one of the most crucial source of nutrients in forest ecosystems. Acacia senegal, a nitrogen fixing tree with potential to improve poor soil is planted in semi-arid zone of Nigeria for the production of Gum Arabic. However, there is dearth of information on litterfall, litter decomposition and mineralisation […]

Abstract The study provided an updated checklist of tree species found within Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Umuahia premises. A total of 103 taxa belonging to 89 genera and 32 families were identified and documented. The family Fabaceae is the most diverse with 17 species. It was closely followed by the families: Sterculiaceae (8), Meliaceae […]