scholarly journals An assessment of the impact of human activities on wild birds and fishes in Dagona Waterfowl Sanctuary, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 40-44
Author(s):  
A. Saleh ◽  
A. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Wild Birds ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hunting And Fishing

Natural resources management and conservation has been a persistent theme in discourse of human survival and environmental development. Conservation means the sustainable use and protection of natural resources. It is also seen as the process through which natural resources are  managed to allow partial or total exploitation for individual, community, or commercial use without jeopardizing the long-term ability of the  resource base for future generations with minimal environmental damages. The study employed systematic sampling techniques in selecting the respondents for the interview. The selection was based on the settlement arrangement in the study site as sampling frame. The structured  questionnaires were administered to the respondents with aid of research assistant for proper interpretation of the questionnaire to local language (Bade). The study found that there were different bird species both native and migratory birds from Europe and other parts of the world. The use of these birds includes tourism, source of meat, income and beautification of the natural environment. Farming hunting and fishing remain the dominant economic activities that provide income, food and tourism in the area. Hunting and fishing reduces the number as well as the  composition of birds and fish species in the area. Protopterrus annectens and Egretta garzetta were the dominant fish and bird species respectively. A lot of efforts were made to conserve and protect the waterfowl against natural and anthropogenic effects from national and international  environmental concern organizations. Key words: natural resource, human activities impact, wild birds, fishes, Dagona Waterfowl Sanctuary

Anthropogenic Landscapes of the Central Himalayas

2018 ◽  
pp. 19-60
Author(s):  
Vasudha Pande
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Severe Stress ◽  
Water Reservoirs ◽  
Anthropogenic Landscapes ◽  
Central Himalayas ◽  
The Impact

This chapter traces the impact of human activities on the Central Himalayas and trans-Himalayas over almost four millennia. It shows how the shifts in the use of natural resources was linked to the emergence of new political configurations and changing landscapes. Foragers inhabited the middle and lower Himalayas from the Paleolithic, whereas pastoral activity is visible on the Upper and Trans-Himalayas. The mining of gold, copper and iron led to metallurgy, tools and trade. Stone buildings, water reservoirs and the cultivation of barley, millet, and rain-fed rice supported population increase and produced terraced farming which eventually led to the clearing of the malarial valley floors and facilitated introduction of paddy. This is the agrarian landscape of today, suffering from severe stress and growing depopulation.

scholarly journals Environmental sustainability model and biodiversity preservation in Central Rhodopes

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Zlatka Grigorova ◽  
Ekaterina Arabsk
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Biodiversity Preservation ◽  
Fishing Resources ◽  
Hunting And Fishing ◽  
Sustainability Model

The paper examines the significance, opportunities and ways of biodiversity preservation and sustainable use of natural resources in the central region of the mountain of Rhodopes in Bulgaria.The proposed integrated model of recommendations embraces the following issues: preservation of rare, in danger of extinction and protected plant and animal species and their habitats; implementation of approved environmentally friendly practices in plant growing and animal husbandry; sustainable use of forest, hunting and fishing resources; knowledge, capacity building and motivation in applying measures for sustainable development.In fact that model is composed of many components and considers a number of important aspects. Its application will contribute to the sustainable use of natural resources and preserved biodiversity for future generations. 

scholarly journals Environmental Change and Livelihood Activities in Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands of Yobe State, North East Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Yagana Bukar ◽  
Abubakar K. Monguno ◽  
Abubakar T. AbdulRahman
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Change ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
North East ◽  
Livelihood Options ◽  
Resource Decline ◽  
Policies And Programs

The Hadejia-Nguru wetlands is an extensive area of flood plains located in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of north east Nigeria. The population rely heavily on natural resources for their livelihoods. In recent years, climatic vagaries, increasing populations and unregulated livelihood activities have significantly affected water and other resources availability and communities are faced with constant struggle of survival under a declining resource base. This study assessed the adverse effects of environmental change on resource users and how this influences their livelihood options. Understanding the perceptions, knowledge and practices of local resource users and what shapes their livelihood options is an area of critical importance that is currently under-researched in the area. This paper argues that to effectively influence policy and practice that support sustainable use of natural resources, it is important to not only understand resource user's knowledge and choices about their changing environment but how they utilize this knowledge in their actions and the overall impact on the environment. Mixed methods consisting of semi-structured questionnaire and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) based on two Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools (Village Timeline and Contextual Change) were utilized to solicit primary data. Environmental change in the area is accelerated by human activities and people have developed several local mechanisms of adapting to change. These adaptive measures could further be explored for developing policies and programs aimed at tackling the challenges of environmental change and resource decline.

scholarly journals Effects of Human Settlements on the Conservation of Sondu River Basin, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Japhet Kipngeno ◽  
Paul A Omondi ◽  
Abdirizak A Nunow
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Wetland Conservation ◽  
Human Settlements ◽  
Missing Data Imputation ◽  
The Impact

Governments and environmental conservationists agree that wetland resources need to be utilized sustainably to ensure the continued presence of wetlands and their ecological goods and services. Ideally, wetlands should be integrated into the national and local land use plans to ensure sustainable use and management of the resources. However, this is not the case as far as Kenya is concerned. Instead, there is rampant exploitation of wetlands by individuals, organizations and even government agencies with no regard to environmental conservation. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the impact of human activities on wetland conservation with a focus on the Sondu River Basin. The objective of the study was to establish the effects of human settlements on the conservation of the Sondu River Basin. The study was grounded on the integrated water resource management theory. This study adopted a concurrent triangulation research design which entailed a combination of both qualitative and quantitative data. The target population for the study was 164 respondents in which a sample of 144 respondents was selected using Slovin’s formula. The sample was randomly selected with the inclusion criterion being that the chosen respondents were homogeneously engaged in human activities that affected wetland conservation. Intensive data cleaning exercise was carried out including checking for outliers, missing data imputation and variable transformation. The collected data were analysed by use of descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages and summation and presented in the form of tables and charts. The results of the study will inform policy and practice in the management and conservation of the Sondu River wetland area. The study established that human activities such as farming, logging, construction, drilling, building and construction and settlements have immensely hampered conservation of Sondu wetland. Further, it was noted that it is indeed possible to gain vital information about the human activities responsible for the degradation of wetlands.

A Study on Social Awareness about Deforestation in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
S. Nivithra ◽  
K.S. Shoba Jasmin
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
General Public ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Social Awareness ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Impact

Forests keep our climate stable, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, and they regulate our water supply and improve its quality. Forests are vulnerable to anthropogenic activities which affect the biodiversity with adverse socio-economic and environmental impacts. Large-scale destruction of the forests began with the British who wished to utilise the timber and the natural resources for the expansion and continuation of the empire. Over recent decades, human activity has also severely impacted the habitats and natural resources that wildlife and humanity depend on such as oceans, forests, coral reefs, wetlands and mangroves. This study attempted to analyse the level of awareness among the general public about deforestation in India. The impact of deforestation is poorly understood and the rate of deforestation is alarming the environmentalists wishing to protect the wildlife and forest resources. The causes and impacts of deforestation are associated with human activities but the linkage is not clearly understood by the public and the level of awareness is poor.

scholarly journals Impacts of Farming Activities on the Conservation of Sondu River Basin in Kericho County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Japhet Kipngeno ◽  
Paul A Omondi ◽  
Abdirizak A Nunow
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Wetland Conservation ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Missing Data Imputation ◽  
The Impact

Governments and environmental conservationists agree that wetland resources need to be utilized sustainably to ensure the continued presence of wetlands and their ecological goods and services. Ideally, wetlands should be integrated into the national and local land use plans to ensure sustainable use and management of the resources. However, this is not the case as far as Kenya is concerned. Instead, there is rampant exploitation of wetlands by individuals, organizations and even government agencies with no regard for environmental conservation. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the impact of human activities on wetland conservation with a focus on the Sondu River Basin. The objective of the study was to establish the farming activities on the Conservation of Sondu River Basin Kericho County, Kenya. The study was grounded on the integrated water resource management theory. This study adopted a concurrent triangulation research design, which entailed a combination of both qualitative and quantitative data. The target population for the study was 164 respondents in which a sample of 144 respondents was selected using Slovin's formula. The sample was randomly selected with the inclusion criterion being that the chosen respondents were homogeneously engaged in human activities that affected wetland conservation. Intensive data cleaning exercise was carried out including checking for outliers, missing data imputation and variable transformation. The collected data were analyzed by use of descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages and summation and presented in the form of tables and charts. The results of the study will inform policy and practice in the management and conservation of the Sondu River wetland area. The study established that human activities such as farming, logging, construction, drilling, building and construction and settlements have immensely hampered conservation of Sondu wetland. Further, it was noted that it is indeed possible to gain vital information about the human activities responsible for the degradation of wetlands.

scholarly journals O potencial do município de Piracicaba (SP), para o turismo de observação de aves - Birdwatching.

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Roberto Alexandrino ◽  
Odaléia Telles Marcondes Machado Queiroz ◽  
Rosemeire Calixto Massarutto
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Urban Birds ◽  
Tourism Planning ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
New Form ◽  
To Receive

O turismo de observação de aves (Birdwatching) é um segmento do ecoturismo que traz a possibilidade de geração de renda, ao mesmo tempo em que promove a conscientização ambiental local e ampara o uso sustentado dos recursos naturais. Apesar de sua ascensão no Brasil, ainda são poucos os municípios e empreendedores que reconhecem e investem nesta nova forma de lazer. Assim, o presente estudo analisou o potencial que o município de Piracicaba (SP), possui para o oferecimento da mesma. Foram levantados, por meio de dados secundários, o número de espécies já observadas localmente, destacando aquelas atrativas ao birdwatching, listados os locais aptos para sua realização, e realizadas entrevistas junto à rede hoteleira com o objetivo de identificar infra-estrutura e capacidade atual de recepção dos adeptos da prática. Obteve-se o relato de 247 espécies de aves de variados hábitos e habitats, e sugeridas três modalidades de realização da prática (observação para “elaboração de listas”, registros fotográficos, e observação para iniciantes) em seis pontos potenciais do município. Observou-se que a rede hoteleira apesar de demonstrar disposição para a recepção desse turista, ainda necessita de ajustes a fim de favorecer a consolidação e identidade do birdwatching. A oferta de informações aos turistas e o estabelecimento de parcerias com agências e guias especializados na prática são alguns pontos identificados que os hotéis precisariam implementar. Para que a prática seja desenvolvida de acordo com as diretrizes de uma proposta conservacionista de ecoturismo, sugere-se a consideração de quatro itens fundamentais no planejamento desta atividade: (1) Levantar as características da avifauna nas áreas propícias ao birdwatching; (2) Identificar os locais aptos para estabelecimento de trilhas e pontos de observação; (3) Reconhecer o acesso aos locais, infra-estrutura existente e necessária; e, (4) Realizar a capacitação de guias. Por fim, consideramos o município potencialmente apto à realização deste ecoturismo, desde que planejado adequadamente. ABSTRACT Birdwatching is an ecotourism segment that provides local income while promoting environmental awareness and supports the sustainable use of natural resources. Despite its growth in Brazil, few municipalities and entrepreneurs recognize and invest in this new form of recreation. Thus, this study examines the potential of Piracicaba city, São Paulo state, to offer birdwatching tourism. Using secondary data, we collected the number of bird species already observed locally, highlighting those attractive to birdwatching, we then listed the locations suitable for implementation of this tourism, and we interviewed local hotels in order to identify the infrastructure and capacity to receive birdwatchers. We found that 247 bird species of different habits and habitats occurs in the region, and we suggest three different styles of birdwatching ("check lists" observations, photographic records, and observation for beginners) in six potential sites in Piracicaba. Although the hotels wanted to receive the tourists promptly, they still need adjustments in order to promote consolidation and identity of birdwatching. Some aspects that these hotels need to implement include to provide information to tourists and to establish partnerships with agencies and specialist guides. The development of birdwatching, in accordance to conservation ecotourism, suggests the application of four key items when planning this activity: (1) to make an inventory of birds´ characteristics on birdwatching potential areas; (2) to identify suitable sites to establish trails and panoramic points in order to perform the observations; (3) to recognize the access to the sites where the activity will occur; and, (4) to train birdguides. Finally, we consider Piracicaba capable of receiving this kind of ecotourism segment, as long as it is planned properly. Key words: Ecotourism, Rural Tourism, Urban Birds, Tourism Planning

Livestock and their interaction with the environment: an overview

1998 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 67-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Steinfeld
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Environmental Cost ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
Livestock Waste ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
Economic Output ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis paper draws on a recent multi-donor study on livestock and the environment and highlights how its findings might impact on research agendas worldwide. The soaring demand for meat and milk puts great pressure on the global natural resource base. About one-quarter of the world's total land area is used for grazing livestock. In addition, about one-fifth of the world's arable land is used for growing cereals for livestock food. Livestock production is the world's largest land user and may soon he its most important agricultural activity in terms of economic output. Livestock produce 13 billion tons of waste each year. A large part of this is recycled but, where animal concentrations are high, waste poses an environmental hazard. Water, already scarce in many parts of the world, is required not only for animals' drinking but also to grow food crops and for waste disposal. Pollution of land and water is another concern as is the impact by livestock, directly or indirectly, on biodiversity. Greenhouse gases from livestock and livestock waste contribute to global warming.The paper provides an overview of critical livestock environment interactions, so-called hotspots, notably the overgrazing/degradation issue, deforestation, the ‘involution’ of mixed farming systems and the waste problem in areas of high animal concentrations. Measures that tackle only the superficial effects of environmental damage will never be as effective as a policy which attacks the underlying causes. Those causes are often deeply entrenched in what has become an almost universal fact: those who gain benefits from over-exploitation and degradation of the environment have not paid the full cost. Incorporating the environmental cost into the price of livestock products is critical to achieving sustainable development. The technological opportunities, and, therefore, the scope, for increasing livestock production, while simultaneously reducing the use of natural resources per unit of product, are enormous. Research needs to be channelled to reflect real scarcities of natural resources while respecting the need to maintain and improve livelihoods.

A New Approach to Assessment of Bird Carcass Removal (Scavenging) Time on Wind Farm in Egypt

The Ring ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-25
Author(s):  
Wed Abdellatif Ibrahim Abdou
Keyword(s):  
Wind Farm ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Wild Birds ◽  
Bird Conservation ◽  
Main Method ◽  
Removal Time ◽  
Conservation Organizations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Overall Risk

Abstract Wind farms developing rapidly in order to meet the high demand for energy from green sources. However, the impact of wind farm operation on the environment still needs to be established. The risk to wild birds is drawing the attention of stakeholders and bird conservation organizations. Carcass search is the main method used to assess the impact of wind farm operation on wild birds of various systematic groups and sizes. Assessment of the overall risk that wind farms pose to birds depends primarily on accurate calculation of carcass removal times and the detection ability of the searcher. Most studies have assessed the carcass removal time using pet bird species, pigeons, or various local birds. In Egypt, all studies conducted in operating wind farms up to 2016 had used chickens to assess the carcass removal time and in this way to the estimate the total number of bird fatalities within wind farms. The use of birds killed by a wind farm in carcass removal trials provides the actual time of carcass disappearance, in contrast with the use of other bird species. The removal times of carcasses of parakeets, quails, partridges and chickens were shorter than those of carcasses of White Stork, White Pelican, Honey Buzzard, Black Kites and eagles used in the current study and in another study in Australia. The results of the present study indicate that carcasses of birds killed within the studied wind farm remain for two to three months, while the carcasses of other in species other localities remain no more than 1 to 15 days, which unquestionably influences the calculation of total fatalities and leads to overestimation of the overall risk that wind farms for birds.

scholarly journals A STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF AHMEDABAD IN RELATION TO CERTAIN VARIABLES

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Dhaval Patel
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World ◽  
Water Problems ◽  
The Impact

It is observed that environment constitutes a very important part of our life. To understand life without studying the impact of environment is simply impossible. All human activities have an impact on environment. In the past two decades, environment has attracted the attention of decision makers, scientists and even layman in many parts of the world. They are becoming increasingly conscious of issues such as famines, droughts, floods, scarcity of fuel, firewood and fodder, pollution of air and water, problems of hazardous chemicals and radiation, depletion of natural resources, extinction of wildlife and dangers to flora and fauna.

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