Land use control and natural resource management in Nigeria |
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| Authors: | O Areola Dr G E K Ofomata Dr |
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| Institution: | (1) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria;(2) Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria |
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| Abstract: | In Nigeria, increasing evidence indicates a deteriorating man-land relationship. Negative changes in landscape quality, lowering both the productivity and aesthetic quality of the natural environment, may have serious effects on the nation's economy. In rural areas, declining soil fertility and soil erosion threaten the ability to produce sufficient food. In urban areas, competition for productive agricultural land has led to its conversion to urban uses. Earth materials required for urban development have been obtained by widespread landscape destruction. Expansion of urban areas into sensitive valley, marsh, and lagoon environments has led to an increased frequency of urban floods and flood damage. A developing conservation ethic must be accompanied by a practicable framework for land use control. |
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