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Conservation of Neem Tree in Katsina State, Northwest Nigeria
Abba Abidina,
Musawa Bello Bello,
Bello Abubakar
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2020
Pages:
1-5
Received:
17 October 2019
Accepted:
10 January 2020
Published:
30 January 2020
Abstract: The study on the conservation of Neem tree (Azadirachtaindica) in Katsina state, Nigeria was conducted in which nine local government areas were covered based on the predominant nature of the Neem tree and desertification nature of the Area. Structured questionnaire were designed set to address some key questions as well as the field observation of the vegetation cover with emphasis on the Neem tree. Most of the respondent on the effect of cultural practices on the conservation of neem indicate47.22% of the respondents indicate their desire to using charcoal while 40% prepare to use Kerosine source and 12.78% choose other source of energy. Also on the Perception of farmers on the importance of conservation it was found that about 60% of the respondents consider the conservation of Neem tree as very important for forest conservation and management, while 29.44% see it as less important; last category that respond with they don’t care which amounts to 10.55% as such, the study recommend public enlightments and provision of sustainable way that make farmers reduce over relying on the deforestation to get fuel wood and source of income.
Abstract: The study on the conservation of Neem tree (Azadirachtaindica) in Katsina state, Nigeria was conducted in which nine local government areas were covered based on the predominant nature of the Neem tree and desertification nature of the Area. Structured questionnaire were designed set to address some key questions as well as the field observation of...
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Land Resources Usage Constraints and Their Temporal Change in Bale Eco-Region, Southeast Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2020
Pages:
6-13
Received:
12 December 2019
Accepted:
18 January 2020
Published:
10 February 2020
Abstract: Usage of land resources to meet the demands of human being has an impact on the land resources. The purpose of the study was to investigate the land resource usage constraints and their temporal change in Bale Eco Region, Southeast Ethiopia. Both qualitative and quantitative cross sectional study designs were employed. Data was collected using HH survey, in depth interview, focus group discussion and field observation. Data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics were implemented by using SPSS software version 20. Chi-Square test, frequencies and percentage were used to compare differences among variables with respect to the three agro-ecologies and statistical significance was decreased at P ≤ 0.05. Qualitative data was first transcribed to texts in local language then retranslated to English for writing the report. Data analysis was done after categorizing the transcripts. The information obtained from quantitative and qualitative sources were triangulated to ensure the relevance of the results of the study. Based on the finding of the study trends of land holding probability (p=0.00) and land productivities= (0.00), were significantly difference. Physical, technological and extension services were among the constraints that are identified to influence land and other natural resources utilization in the three agro-ecologies of BER. Lack of technology and lack of science based knowledge were among of the critical constraints that reported by majority of the respondents that limit them from utilizing their land resources. Almost in all agro-ecologies, low and erratic rainfall, climate variability, drought, inaccessibility, lack of water sources was the common constraints of. It is recommended that concerned bodies should minimize constraints of responsible land resource utilizations and temporal natural resources degradation in BER.
Abstract: Usage of land resources to meet the demands of human being has an impact on the land resources. The purpose of the study was to investigate the land resource usage constraints and their temporal change in Bale Eco Region, Southeast Ethiopia. Both qualitative and quantitative cross sectional study designs were employed. Data was collected using HH s...
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Causes and Impacts of Deforestation and Forest Degradation at Duguna Fango Woreda
Aklilu Bajigo Madalcho,
Merkineh Mesene Mena,
Barana Babiso Badeso
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2020
Pages:
14-25
Received:
18 February 2020
Accepted:
4 March 2020
Published:
17 March 2020
Abstract: Forest is one of the crucial resources that determine the livelihood, environmental stability, and socio-cultural value of the dependent people. However, being deteriorated by different drivers it is becoming a global agenda with deep-rooted implications following the massive forest clearance and deterioration. This research was conducted to diagnose the causes of deforestation and forest degradation and to devise the ways for vegetation cover improvement opportunities at Duguna Fango Woreda. With a random sampling approach, ten districts (commonly named as Kebeles) were selected, and proportionate sample distribution was made to each kebele. A total of 120 household heads were interviewed with a structured questionnaire. Focus group discussion, field observation, and secondary data sources were used for qualitative data requirements. The quantitative data were analyzed by using SPSS software (version 20.0); descriptive and inferential statistics were computed. Pearson correlation, Ordinal logistic regression; and chi-square test (crosstabulation) were computed for different variables. Accordingly, Slash and burn, farmland expansion, overgrazing, timber logging, firewood collection, charcoal production, forest fire, and settlement expansion were identified as direct causes of deforestation at 95% CI. On the other hand, population growth, increased price of forest products, climate change, and lack of awareness on forest management were indirectly positively correlated with deforestation in the area. Consequently, it has resulted in the loss of biodiversity, soil fertility decline, frequent drought occurrence, erratic rainfall; local temperature increment, and gully formation due to soil erosion at 95% CI. Selected Agroforestry practices are identified as the ideal solution to the current deforestation problem at Duguna Fango woreda.
Abstract: Forest is one of the crucial resources that determine the livelihood, environmental stability, and socio-cultural value of the dependent people. However, being deteriorated by different drivers it is becoming a global agenda with deep-rooted implications following the massive forest clearance and deterioration. This research was conducted to diagno...
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Use of Urban Agriculture in Addressing Health Disparities and Promotion of Ecological Health in South Africa
Michael Rudolph,
Evans Muchesa,
Florian Kroll
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2020
Pages:
26-30
Received:
26 January 2020
Accepted:
10 March 2020
Published:
23 March 2020
Abstract: Socio-economic disparities create conditions that contribute to poor population health. Poor health increases this socio-economic burden on the health care system and undermines society’s capacity to reduce disparities and develop resilience to converging challenges regarding global, regional and national food systems. Using a structured mixed literature review design as well as both primary and secondary data sources collected through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods and studies, this paper reflects on some key socio-economic challenges facing South Africa and shows how the findings from the research can contribute to and address public health and agricultural development policies and challenges. These themes have been presented within the broader and contemporary discourse on the relationship between ecological health, food security and national development. The agriculture system in South Africa is one of the biggest governments supported systems with a wide community reach and is thus a key sector. The debilitating effects of unhealthy communities, poor environments and socio-economic disparities are inextricably linked to food and nutrition insecurity. The findings from the reviews of the various papers and reports clearly demonstrate on the one hand the high prevalence of food and nutrition security but on the other hand reports and studies emphasize the positive outcomes of an integrated approach to addressing nutrition and food security. Furthermore, agricultural extension highlights how multi and trans-disciplinary methods based on ecological health promotion can achieve systemic changes to improve food security, public health status and also contribute socio-economic development.
Abstract: Socio-economic disparities create conditions that contribute to poor population health. Poor health increases this socio-economic burden on the health care system and undermines society’s capacity to reduce disparities and develop resilience to converging challenges regarding global, regional and national food systems. Using a structured mixed lite...
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Rapid Analysis of Phyical Parameters of Tape Water in Benadir Region, Mogadishu Somalia
Mohamed Ibrahim Abdi-Soojeede,
Feisal Abdullah Salad
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2020
Pages:
31-36
Received:
26 February 2020
Accepted:
9 March 2020
Published:
23 March 2020
Abstract: This study was designed to determine the Physical Parameters of Tap water to evaluate their quality in Benadir region, Mogadishu Somalia, The objective of this study was to investigate the presence of dissolved chemical in tap water in Benadir region. Methods: The study design was used analysis methods with experimental test of tape water in Mogadishu, Somalia. Researchers used rapid detection strips like pH, specific gravity, and the Sample size was 31 out of 35 of target sample, 31 sample is least sample size that can be used. The sample procedure was non probability particularly snow ball. The Result: in table 1, declares sample took was different (some districts took one sample, others with two samples, or three samples and four samples) so they got different percentage, the major sample was 4 and took in Yaqshid district with percentage 12.9%, also the pH 5.0 has 35.5%, pH 5.5 has 16.1% and pH 6.0 has 19.4%, all have lower than the normal ranges, their total percentages was 71% which means the tape waters in Mogadishu have lower pH than the normal ranges mentioned by WHO. So that the results in table 2 have 1 (3.2%), was 1.000 SpG, which means the one sample took in Wadajir district was normal water, 8 (25.8%) was 1.005 SpG, in eight samples (Yaqshid, Abdiaziz, Kaxda, Hilawaa, Wadajir, and daynile) 13 (41.9%) was 1.010 SpG, in thirteen samples, 7 (22.6%) was 1.015 SpG, in seven samples, 1 (3.2%), was 1.020 SpG, in one sample and last 1 (3.2%), was 1.025 SpG, in one sample. The table 3; shows you that the nitrogen presence in water, the result was 27 (87.1%) of the samples was Negative nitrogen, and 4 (12.9%) of the samples was positive nitrogen. Conclusion: Water sample from the studied area was not good for drinking because they have low Ph and also they have high specific Gravity (1.05) Recommendation: Researchers recommend first; to mobilize the community through mass media to educate the harmful effect of water on human health, secondly; the government must establish center for water purification and distribute them to save the lives of the whole community.
Abstract: This study was designed to determine the Physical Parameters of Tap water to evaluate their quality in Benadir region, Mogadishu Somalia, The objective of this study was to investigate the presence of dissolved chemical in tap water in Benadir region. Methods: The study design was used analysis methods with experimental test of tape water in Mogadi...
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