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Problems Of Deforestation
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RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. Does deforestation cause flooding?
2. Does expansion of farmland lead to deforestation?
3. Does overgrazing lead to deforestation?
Does urbanization/industrialization lead to deforestation?
Does Overpopulation and poverty lead to deforestation?
6. Does deforestation lead to climate change?
Does deforestation lead to decreased biodiversity, habitat loss and conflicts?
Does deforestation have any social consequences on the people?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The
fact that our forest is one of the beauties of nature and an effect
means of controlling erosion, man has in either consciously or
unconsciously and indiscriminately too. If no efforts are made to guard
this, the younger generation may find it very difficult to know what a
natural forest look like. They may also be denied of good forest produce
for their economic needs and uses. Hence the effort being made by the
government in preserving and consolidating the forest in form forest
resources is highly impressive.
The study is of importance in that it
will enlighten the leaders and the public of our obligation of the
forest. To point out the importance of forest to guide against erosion.
It will also aid government and forestry officials on how to protect our
forest.
The study is of immense importance of the people of Oredo
Local Government Area in the sense that to clearly preserve the forest
and also on how to plant trees to check erosion.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY:
The
study is set out to determine the causes and effect of deforestation in
Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Therefore, the study is
restricted to both men and women in the Local Government Area of Study.
Respondents include students, teachers, civil servants, youths, and
drivers.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Deforestation
Urbanization
Industrialization
Infrastructure
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research was carried out in order to assess the causes and effects of deforestation in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. the researcher collected his information by distributing questionnaire to the people living in Ovia North East Local government Area in Edo State and to the Ministry of Agriculture Department of forestry in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The information gathered were analyzed and presented in percentages. From the analysis, the resea ... Continue reading---
