FWM 306: Introduction to Forestry and Wildlife Extension (Lecture Notes)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Forestry extension in the world .............................................................................................1 Forestry extension in Nigeria ................................................................................................2 The institutional setting of forestry extension......................................................................7 Importance of rural communities ............................................................................
Ecological implications of environmental contaminants on biodiversity and ecosystem services: The Nigerian Experience
This paper reviews the implications of environmental contamination on Nigerian biodiversity and ecosystem services aimed at identifying the causes, effects and remediation strategies. Literatures on concept of environmental contamination, biodiversity and ecosystem services were discussed. Environmental contaminants are known to be naturally occurring compounds, but anthropogenic activities introduce them in large quantities in different environmental compartments. This leads to the environme...
Assessment of Woody Species Diversity in Different Ecological Zones of Taraba State, Nigeria: A Strategy for Conservation
This study assessed woody species diversity in different ecological zones of Taraba State. The objectives were to determine the abundance, distribution and comparison of woody species diversity in order to protect and monitor the forest ecosystems. Data were obtained through woody species survey and the study area was stratified in to three ecological zones and two protected areas. Five plots each measuring 50 × 50 m were sampled in each protected area. Data were analyzed using descriptive a...