Forest Systems Services Provisioning in Africa: Case of Gambari Forest Reserve, Ibadan, Nigeria

This study, therefore, which is focused on forest systems services provisioning in Africa, case of Gambari Forest Reserve, Ibadan, Nigeria, provides policy makers, decision makers, ecologists, environmentalists, the academia, and other stakeholders with a document geared towards promoting national development through sustainable forest products utilization practices. In this study, a total of 200 key respondents participated in it, out of which 194 copies were returned and distributed among the seven main communities in the study area, namely, Ibusogbora, Oloowa, Daley north and south, Onipe, Mamu, Olubi, and Onipanu, respectively. The respondents stated that moringa 164 (84.5%), mint leaf (166 (85.6%), bitter kola 143 (73.7%), and shea tree accounts for 176 (90.7%), and the wood species utilized by producers in the study area include Leucaena leucocephala, Leucaena glauca, Gliricidia sepium, Tectona grandis, and Gmelina arborea, among others. The study recommends that there is need for African governments to restore public awareness campaign in the area of timber planting initiatives and sustainable forest resource management and increase allocation to fund forestry research in the African continent.

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Socio-economic analysis of non-timber forest products: A case of wrapping leaves in Oluwa Forest Reserve, Ondo State, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽

10.4314/as.v20i2.2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 9-13

Author(s):

E.B. Olawuyi ◽

O.C. Odeyale ◽

B.H. Ugege ◽

D.A. Adenuga

Keyword(s):

Forest Management ◽

Sustainable Forest Management ◽

National Development ◽

Forest Products ◽

Fuel Wood ◽

Forest Reserve ◽

Study Results ◽

Non Timber Forest Products ◽

Ondo State ◽

Rural Dwellers

The significant role of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) cannot be over emphasized in nation building. Despite the tremendous benefits derived from the NTFPs in supporting the rural dwellers financially, it is perceived as less important to national development especially in developing countries. This study analyzed the economic benefits of non-timber forest products in Oluwa forest reserve, Ondo State with a view to encouraging sustainable forest management. Purposive and random sampling were used to select 213 respondents for the study. Descriptive statistics and the budgetary techniques analyses were used for the study. Results indicated that majority of the respondents were male (56.10%), 30.00% were between the age of 30-39 years, 78.10% were married, 55.90% had household size between 1-5 people and 47.10% had secondary education. Major non-timber forest products identified in the study area include; wrapping leaves (23.20%), fuel wood (22.60%), bush meat (14.80%), snails (9.70%) and wild fruits (7.70%). The study showed that respondents used more of wrapping leaves and fuel wood with average ranking of 0.84 and 0.83 respectively. The result showed a positive profit (₦20,700.00) for wrapping leaf business and returns ₦1.80k for every ₦1 invested. The study calls for sustainable forest management of non-timber forest products to be taken up as a developmental strategy in the study area. Key words: NTFPs, Oluwa forest reserve, rural dwellers, sustainable forest management, wrapping leaves

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Project Youth Safety: A Multicultural, Multimedia Public Awareness Campaign

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e516542013-339 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Lou Ann Holland ◽

Kelly McMahon

Keyword(s):

Public Awareness ◽

Awareness Campaign ◽

Public Awareness Campaign

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Illegal rattan extraction trends in the Ankasa Conservation Area in Ghana

Journal of Energy and Natural Resource Management ◽

10.26796/jenrm.v2i3.49 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 84-92

Author(s):

R. Obour, D. Amankwaa, A. Asare

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Biological Diversity ◽

Forest Products ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Sampling Techniques ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Conservation Area ◽

Forest Reserve ◽

The North ◽

Non Timber Forest Products

Protected Areas (PAs) are created for the protection and maintenance of biological diversity, but many of Ghana’s PAs are subjectto severe pressures and threats, the main pressures being the illegal extraction of natural resources. Rattans are indisputablyone of the most important Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Ghana’s Protected Areas that is without doubt one of thereasons for which it has drawn the attention of researchers. In this study the illegal rattan extraction patterns in the AnkasaConservation Area (ACA) in Ghana was inspected. Simple random sampling and Snowball sampling techniques were used. Datacollection employed the use of semi-structured questionnaires, interviews and field enumeration of rattans as well as an analysisof Effective Patrol Man-days (EPMDS) from 2004 to 2012. The results showed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.75, p<0.05, r2 = 0.557) between patrol effort and rattan extraction encounters. In addition, there was a general reduction in illegalrattan extraction encounters from 2004 to 2012 at a rate of 4.3 per year. The highest illegal rattan extraction incidences wererecorded in 2006 (76 encounters), 2005 (35 encounters), 2008 (22 encounters), 2004 (18 encounters) and the least incidencewere recorded in both 2010 (3 encounters) and 2011 (3 encounters).The research also revealed that Eremospatha macrocarpawas the most extracted rattan species followed by Laccosperma secundiflorum. The major rattan extraction and trade routesoriginate in the northern parts and in the area east of the reserve and also south of Draw River Forest Reserve. Generally, rattanpoaching in Ankasa Conservation Area has declined, but there are still human incursions in the northern part of the reserve. Thestudy recommended an intensification of patrols in the north of the reserve. Also, enrichment planting and Agroforestry practicesof inter-cropping rattans with seasonal crops should be pursued vigorously for the local communities.

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Energy-Water-Environment Nexus and the Transition Towards a Circular Economy: The Case of Qatar

Circular Economy and Sustainability ◽

10.1007/s43615-021-00037-w ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Abdul-Jalil Ibrahim ◽

Nasim Shah Shirazi

Keyword(s):

Water Supply ◽

Development Strategy ◽

Water Use ◽

Circular Economy ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Water Environment ◽

National Development ◽

Supply System ◽

Water Supply System ◽

Vision 2030

Abstract Background Qatar’s per capita consumption of both energy and water is among the highest in the world. Documentation of methods to reduce energy and water use and its impact on the environment is crucial. A circular economy (CE) ensures that economic growth must not necessarily lead to more resource consumption. Materials and methods This study aims to discuss the CE approach with a focus on understanding the interdependencies between energy and water and their impact on the environment. The study explores the energy-water-environment nexus and how Qatar can leverage this to transition to a CE. The policy landscape and strategies related to energy and water use sectors are presented, addressing efficiencies and substitutes from a circular economic viewpoint. Results The findings show that electricity and mobility sectors(energy perspective of the CE) and agriculture and water supply system (water perspective of the CE) of the Qatari economy provide an opportunity for regeneration, virtualising, exchanging, optimising, sharing and closing loops to achieve CE growth. Conclusions The nexus between the mobility, electricity, agriculture and water supply system needs consideration for optimal policy outcome for the CE in Qatar. The study recommends a need to embark on public awareness on moving away from linear economic to the circular economic paradigm and developing a comprehensive policy on Qatar’s circular economic approach that consolidates the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy 2018–2022 to provide policy clarity and communication towards CE.

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Increasing knowledge on dementia risk reduction in the general population: Results of a public awareness campaign

Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106522 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 147 ◽

pp. 106522

Author(s):

Stephanie Van Asbroeck ◽

Martin P.J. van Boxtel ◽

Jan Steyaert ◽

Sebastian Köhler ◽

Irene Heger ◽

...

Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Risk Reduction ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Awareness Campaign ◽

Public Awareness Campaign ◽

Dementia Risk ◽

Increasing Knowledge

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Assessment of species diversity and distribution of woody species on selected plots in Olokemeji Forest Reserve, Ogun State, Nigeria

Ife Journal of Science ◽

10.4314/ijs.v22i3.3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 43-50

Author(s):

D.M. Taiwo ◽

S.I. Udoh ◽

S.O. Olaoti-Laaro ◽

O.R. Jeminiwa ◽

M.S. Jeminiwa

Keyword(s):

Species Richness ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Woody Species ◽

Tectona Grandis ◽

Importance Value ◽

Forest Reserve ◽

Lowland Rain Forest ◽

Ogun State ◽

The Status ◽

And Function

The Assessment of forest species composition and species diversity is essential in understanding the status of tree population and diversity for conservation purpose. Olokemeji forest reserve is situated in the lowland rain forest of south-western Nigeria and it occupies a total land area of 58.88 km2 . Six study plots of 50m2 each were randomly selected and designated as Frequently Burnt Plot 1, Frequently Burnt Plot 2, Harvested Plot, Unharvested Unburnt Plot, Arable Plot 1 and Arable Plot 2 for the purpose of assessment of species diversity and distribution of woody species. Seven species of trees were identified belonging to five families. One hundred and eighty two stands were enumerated, with Unharvested Unburnt Plot having the highest number of trees at 50. The dominance index for the woody flora was 1 in Frequently Burnt Plot 1 and 2 as well as Arable Plot 1 and 2 except for the Harvested Plot that had the lowest (0.29) while the Unharvested Unburnt Plot had 0.75. Highest species richness was recorded at the Harvested Plot at 0.71. The species diversity in Harvested Plot was low (1.54), while it was extremely low in Unharvested Unburnt Plot (0.43). Evenness index was lowest in the Unharvested Unburnt Plot at 0.43. Tectona grandis had the highest relative importance value in the Frequently Burnt Plot 1. The low species richness and species diversity is a direct indication of anthropogenic interference in the study plots and the forest reserve; this requires urgent mitigation to prevent a total loss of its structure and function as expected of a forest reserve. Keywords: Species, Diversity, Evenness, Anthropogenic, Forest, Dynamics

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Identifikasi Dan Keanekaragaman Jenis Tumbuhan Bawah Pada Hutan Tanaman Jati (Tectona grandis L.f.) Di Desa Lamorende Kecamatan Tongkuno Kabupaten Muna

Agrikan Jurnal Agribisnis Perikanan ◽

10.29239/j.agrikan.11.1.71-82 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 71

Author(s):

Wa Ode Ernawati Marfi

Keyword(s):

Coffea Arabica ◽

Tectona Grandis ◽

Gliricidia Sepium ◽

Imperata Cylindrica ◽

Chromolaena Odorata ◽

Brachiaria Decumbens

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil identifikasi spesies tanaman rendah yang ditemukan di perkebunan jati di Desa Lamorende, Kecamatan Tongkuno, ditemukan 15 spesies dan 10 famili termasuk Rumput Signal (Brachiaria decumbens), Jukut Pahit (Paspalum conjugatum Berg), Alang-alang (Imperata cylindrica (L.) P. Beauv.) famili Poaceae (Gramineae), Jarong (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl.) famili Verbenaceae, Harendong (Melastoma affine D. Don) famili Melastomaceae, Kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata (L.) RM King & H. Robinson) famili Asteraceae (Compositae), Tembelekan (Lantana kamara Linn.), Hiptis (Hyptis capitata Jacq.) famili Lamiaceae (Labiatae), Kopi (Coffea arabica) famili Rubiaceae, Paku Harupat Nephrolepis Schott.) famili Oleandraceae, Christella parasitica (L.) Lev famili Thelypteridaceae, Paku Hata (Lygodium circinatum (Burm.) Sw.) famili Schizaeaceae, Putri Malu (Mimosa pud Ica), Gamal (Gliricidia sepium), dan Sentro (Centrosema pubescens Benth.) famili Fabaceae). Tingkat penguasaan (dominasi) spesies tanaman yang lebih rendah pada tegakan jati adalah rendah, sedangkan nilai total indeks keanekaragaman spesies (H') dari tanaman yang lebih rendah di tegakan jati adalah 1,23. Ini menunjukkan bahwa komunitas tumbuhan bawah di lokasi penelitian memiliki tingkat keanekaragaman vegetasi yang cukup berlimpah.

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Be Media Smart

Journal of Information Literacy ◽

10.11645/13.2.2715 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 272 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Philip Russell

Keyword(s):

Media Literacy ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Awareness Campaign ◽

Literacy Campaign ◽

Public Awareness Campaign ◽

National Media ◽

Media Platform

‘Be Media Smart’ is an Irish public awareness campaign calling on people of all ages to ‘Be Media Smart’ and ‘Stop, Think, and Check’ that information they see, read or hear across any media platform is accurate and reliable. This national media literacy campaign was aimed at enhancing people’s understanding of, and engagement with, media, while also empowering them with the skills to evaluate content across all platforms.

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