Essays about: "land use in nigeria"

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  1. 11. Mapping land-use in north-western Nigeria (Case study of Dutse)

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och byggd miljö

    Author : Isah Anavberokhai; [2007]
    Keywords : change detection; satellite images; land-use; land cover; Dutse; Jigawa; supervised classification; livestock; sustainable.;

    Abstract : This project analyzes satellite images from 1976, 1985 and 2000 of Dutse, Jigawa state, in north-western Nigeria. The analyzed satellite images were used to determine land-use and vegetation changes that have occurred in the land-use from 1976 to 2000 will help recommend possible planning measures in order to protect the vegetation from further deterioration. READ MORE

  3. 12. Threats to sustainable forestry development in Oyo State, Nigeria

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Eugene Ejike Ezebilo; [2004]
    Keywords : sustainable forest management; rural communities; environment; triangle of sustainability; ITTO criteria and indicators;

    Abstract : Oyo state has a huge forest resource. The rural communities depend on the forest for their livelihood, while it is a source of revenue for the government. Presently, the forest resource is faced with a decline in quantity and quality. READ MORE