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Determinants of mass participation in community-based forest management in South-western Nigeria
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Multi-dimensional poverty estimates for fishing households in the south-western zone of Nigeria
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Page will reload when a filter is selected or excluded.- "Using a qualitative method, this paper analyses the institutions in Nigeria’s livestock trade which enable an understanding of the actors and the nature of their interactions in the transportation of cattle from centres of production to the final consumers, using the Bodija cattle market in lbadan as the case study. This paper is viewed within Alonso’s General Theory of Movement, and by extension, Ullman’s bases of spatial interaction. Fixed routes are followed in a north-south direction, with extraneous time consuming and quite often risky overland doverage of the earliest stages o f movement, through railway carriage, though not without hitches. There road transport has dominated the movement of cattle in Nigeria, often by the private sector, not without its attendant problems though. Information was collected from leaders in cattle marketing and transportation, noting especially the ethnicity and gender relations. The data collection involved group interview, direct observations and extraction of relevant information from published sources. The findings show that formal and informal actors are involved in cattle transportation business. The movement of cattle to Akinyele was from the northern states. The choice of the marker by cattle dealers largely depends on prices at various source markets, easy availability of transport, and varieties of cattle species in demand. The availability of mobile phones has facilitated the exchange of information. Transportation is largely arranged through Yan Kwammssion (commissioned agents), and transport costs vary in proportion to the distance travelled." 1 results 1
- Acid modification 1 results 1
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- Bush meat 1 results 1
- Capital assets 1 results 1
- Coastal Nigeria 1 results 1
- Community Forestry (CF), a forest management initiative could help solve conflicting barriers to sustainable forest management. This paper reports the factors that will likely promote CF in southwestern Nigeria. Study sites were selected using purposive and random sampling techniques. Lagos State was purposively selected for the study based on its megalopolitan nature in addition to Osun, Ondo and Ogun states, which were randomly selected. Twenty percent (20%) of the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the selected states were randomly sampled. Information was collected on demographic bio-data, socio-economic variables and participatory forest management indices from the local inhabitants in the sampled LGAs using structured questionnaire. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics of the ratio scale model. Results revealed that respondents’ distribution was skewed towards the Yoruba ethnic group (92.9%); male gender (80.5%), one to five person household size (56.1%), married (87.5%) and illiterate (26.7%) population. Respondents were also mostly farmers (47.9%) associating more with cooperatives (45.0%) and with modal monthly income of between N10,000:00 and N15,000:00. Awareness about CF among the respondents was very low (23.8%) despite majority’s (70.8%) dependent on forest resources. Out of the fifteen indices of participation in community forest management (ranging from awareness of forestry project to contribution of human resource to maintenance of project) tested using the ratio scale model, awareness about forest project was the most important index of participation with mean People Participating Index (PPI) of 85. However, based on all indices of participation, Ondo state ranked highest with a PPI of 57.1% and Lagos ranked lowest (43.6%) in community participation in forest management. The study recommends more efforts at encouraging improvement in the indices of participation in forest management projects in the study area. 1 results 1
- Community Forestry, 1 results 1
- Compressional properties 1 results 1
- Conservation 1 results 1
- Coping strategies 1 results 1
- Digital Technologies 1 results 1
- Ebo (Sacrifice) 1 results 1
- Ebo (sacrifice) is the feeding of spiritual entities such as gods, witches, and other energies believed to maintain equilibrium between the physical and spiritual worlds. It is an integral part of the Ifa divination system, a religious tradition in Yoruba society, southwestern Nigeria, which provides solutions to various problems. The materials for Ebo range from food items and animals to mineral and natural resources, including both living and nonliving things. Depending on the dictates of the Ifa oracle, Ebo can be offered at any time and placed in locations ranging from private spaces to public areas such as roadsides, rivers, gutters, or canals. Public reaction to the indiscriminate placement of Ebo is predominantly negative, except among practitioners or those offering it. This negativity stems from exposure to western education, foreign religions, and modern civilization. Common societal concerns include whether Ebo, beyond being an eyesore, contributes to air, water, and soil pollution, thus endangering public health. This paper aims to address the public health implications of Ebo placement. To explore these issues, interviews were conducted with 10 Babaláwo-Ifa priests, 10 men, and 10 women in Ibadan who had participated in offering Ebo. The content analysis of their responses revealed no consensus. Opponents of Ebo offerings cited speculative dangers, religious sentiments, and western education as factors shaping their views. This study highlights the complex interplay between traditional practices, modernity, and public health concerns, calling for further dialogue and solutions to mitigate potential risks. 1 results 1
- Environmental Pollution 1 results 1
- Environmental education 1 results 1
- Environmental knowledge 1 results 1
- Extension education programmes were observed to have positive impact on different sectors of the economy in developed society. However, forestry and other natural resources sub-sectors in Africa and by extension, Nigeria still lag behind and its growth and development is nothing compared with other sub-sectors. This paper reports the influence of conservation and extension education programmes on the adoption of conservation practices by households in Anambra Sate, south-eastern Nigeria with the view to determining the impact of education on natural resources conservation and development. The study was targeted at household heads across selected communities in Aguata agricultural zone of Anambra State, Nigeria, using, village grouping meetings and two sets of structured and open ended questionnaire. Information was sought on respondents’ participation levels in extension education and relative adoption rates of household level conservation practices. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Awareness and education programmes considered include governmental non-governmental conservation programmes earlier executed in the study area, Anambra State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) extension services as well as conservation/forestry extension training and education provided specifically for the study being reported. Respondents’ consent to participating in identified conservation programmes in the stud area was highest (91.6%) for conservation of trees that are located away from their residence. This was followed by training in poultry and wildlife domestication (90.4%). The least interest was expressed for arable and tree crop mix on the same land (10.8%). Also, planting of palm and exotic trees in the study area were found to have stemmed from the households’ access to government extension services (X2=7.3 and 4.6; df = 2) and the research organized through forestry extension education/awareness training (X2= 15.1 and 9.7; df = 1). Respondents’ participation in past conservation education programmes has impacted on poultry and wildlife domestication (X2= 8.16; df = 2), agri-silviculture (X2 = 12.8; df =2) and land management practice (X2 = 4.8; df =2) activities in the study area. Village level discussions showed that respondents’ would readily adopt innovations, which are compatible with their traditional agricultural practices although such adoption will depend on the frequency of their exposure to innovative programmes. It was also found that Local conservation programmes and activities especially for the informal sector of the economy can be made more robust and better executed periodically and jointly too by public and private organizations and stakeholders. 1 results 1
- Extension services, 1 results 1
- FORESTRY, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES and LANDSCAPE PLANNING::Animal production::Animal nutrition and management 1 results 1
- First-episode cases 1 results 1
- Fishing households 1 results 1
- Fonio starch 1 results 1
- Forest management, 1 results 1
- Forestry 1 results 1
- Forestry problems such as deforestation, degradation and biodiversity loss have persisted for years especially in developing countries, due to thr ever increasing population that depends on forest resources as a means of livelihood. Various efforts have been developed and implemented to address these problems but with little success either owing to finance or non-adaptability of available or foreign technologies being adopted. In order to improve forest conditions retention, engineers must come up with innovation , adaptation of technology to local conditions, improved working methods and processes that will not only meet the developmental need of the forest but also ensure the harmonious growth between nature, environment and forest elements. This paper focuses on several roles of engineering profession in forestry with a view to ensuring successful, healthy and safe development and sustainable management of forest resources. 1 results 1
- Hunting is a craft that is as old as mankind itself and it is one of the oldest ways for humans to use natural resources. Wildlife hunting is done in Nigeria for human consumption, medicinal purposes, ornamental use of body parts and commerce. The unsustainability of this practice has accelerated due to growing human population and thus represents a significant threat to wildlife populations. This review therefore highlights the current drivers of hunting pressure in Nigeria, assesses the impact of hunting pressure on effective wildlife conservation in Nigeria and suggests an alternative to unsustainable wildlife hunting in Nigeria. The growing human population, poverty, demand and weak penal System are recognized as the major drivers of hunting pressure on wildlife in Nigeria. The major impact of hunting pressure is the decline in the population trends of hunted wild animal species which continue to worsen over time with only a small percentage of these species considered stable or increasing. Habitat degradation, ecosystem alteration, extinction of rare species, as well as threat to sustainable ecotourism are also impacts of wildlife hunting in Nigeria. However, viable alternatives to unsustainable hunting include wildlife farming and domestication of wildlife species. This reduces the pressure and dependence on wild animal populations. Unsustainable hunting constitutes a great threat to wildlife conservation, ecotourism and environmental sustainability. In order to save wild species from further jeopardy, and for the promotion of conservation, there should be perpetual environmental protection, change in public behavior towards biodiversity, poverty eradication, establishment of more protected areas, among others. 1 results 1
- Hunting pressure 1 results 1
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