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Sustainable biodiversity conservation in the Niger Delta: a practical approach to conservation site selection
P. O. Phil-eze,I. C. Okoro +1 more
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In this article, the three sites selected for biodiversity conservation through this process yielded not only community buy-in but also participatory action and ownership, which are critical for the sustainability of the biodiversity conservation efforts.Abstract:
The rich biodiversity repository of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is under severe threat from diverse sources such as deforestation, inadequate farming practices, invasive alien species, urbanization and oil and gas exploration and development activities. This biodiversity “hot spot” is the second most sensitive environment in Africa. The over 70 Protected Areas (PAs) here have lost substantial portions of their area which translates to loss of biodiversity. The need to select representative sites within each of the ecological zones of the region for effective and sustainable biodiversity conservation is, therefore, essential. Vital site criteria that have ecological, socio-economic and cultural dimensions were selected and assessed through a combination of relevant scientific information, indigenous traditional knowledge and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) to yield Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs).They are significantly different from the site selection criteria and principles used in the UK and to a large extent adopt the critical factors that underscore biodiversity conservation in a largely primary production based economy such as in much of the developing world. The three sites selected for biodiversity conservation through this process yielded not only community buy-in but also participatory action and ownership, which are critical for the sustainability of the biodiversity conservation efforts. Shell Nigeria and World Wide Fund (WWF) representatives are already concluding plans to commence effective conservation projects in the selected sites. This approach is hereby advocated for consideration and adoption for the preservation of the remaining stock of the unique biodiversity in developing countries.read more
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Indigenous and local communities and protected areas : towards equity and enhanced conservation (Arabic version)
TL;DR: In this paper, the main themes are co-managed protected areas and community conserved areas and practical guidance is offered, drawing on recent experience, reflections and advice developed at the local, national, regional and international level.
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The Niger Delta wetlands: threats to ecosystem services, their importance to dependent communities and possible management measures
Olalekan Adekola,Gordon Mitchell +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors synthesized literature and used the "Drivers-Pressure State-Impact Response" (DPSIR) framework to structure information on changes in the wetlands' ecosystem services and implications for dependent communities.
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Assessing wetland degradation and loss of ecosystem services in the Niger Delta, Nigeria
Ayansina Ayanlade,Ulrike Proske +1 more
TL;DR: Assessment of spatiotemporal changes in two wetlands in the Niger Delta by using satellite data from 1984 to 2011 and GIS methods shows that both wetlands have experienced substantial degradation, particularly with respect to the area of forest lost.
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The Niger Delta wetland ecosystem: What threatens it and why should we protect it?
TL;DR: In this article, the importance of wetland resources, their threats and the need to protect them is reviewed, and it is recommended that effective monitoring be employed using modern techniques such as GIS and remote sensing in the conservation and management of this important ecosystem.
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