Historic events when the europeans settled in north america in the 1600s, natural resources were plentiful. Pdf a history of wildlife conservation in nigeria, and thoughts for. Accepted 12 june, 20 the role of traditional beliefs systems in the conservation of natural resources in some selected communities in delta state, nigeria, have been studied. Utilization of animal wildlife and their byproducts by farmers in nigeria, as confirmed by this survey, is for cultural and religious ceremonies and traditional medicine. Nigeria is a signatory to several international treaties and conventions for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, which demonstrates her commitment to the conservation of natural resources. The pattern of consumption of wild animals depends on what species are available in different ecological zones. In nigeria conservation of diversity of wildlife species are maintained at the optimum level commensurate with other forms of land use in order to ensure the continued existence of wildlife for the purpose of their sustainable utilization for benefit of the people and this is among the objectives of national park services nnps, 2006. That is plants, animals, insects, birds and marine life. B 5382, moor plantation, ibadan, nigeria abstract exsitu conservation is the process of protecting an endangered species of plant or animal by. It describes the important role which wildlife is playing in helping to feed the nation, in creating employment opportunities, in education, in research, in recreation, and in local medicine.
Pdf wild fauna conservation in nigeria researchgate. A synopsis of wildlife conservation in nigeria environmental. Suggested action plan for rehabilitation of wildlife in africa. Biological conservation 41 1987 237251 progress in the conservation of nigeria s wildlife p. Level of community participation in the conservation of.
The park is a biodiversity hotspot, and is the home to a huge variety of wonderfully diverse. Passionate, experienced, onthe ground conservationists doing critical work where its needed most. Nature provided people with resources to build homes and clothe and feed themselves. As of october 2005, every state wildlife agency, in conjunction with numerous partners, completed a state wildlife action plan action plans or plans. Conservation is the planning and management of natural resources in order to secure their wise use and continuity of supply while maintaining and enhancing their quality, value and diversity. Kiplings incisive eyes and 6 years of hard work not only created a composition that excited kids but indirectly boasts the rich wildlife in india. He is currently working for wildlife conservation society wcs as project manager mbe mountainsa community conserved forest in cross river state nigeria.
Abstract this paper sets out to explore the effectiveness of forest conservation laws in nigeria. As the world warms, male ladybird spiders are hatching too early in the year to meet a mate. Pdf on jan 1, 1971, dcd happold and others published a history of wildlife conservation in nigeria, and thoughts for the future. Major new state of nature report shows wildlife numbers still falling but conservation measures can work. Wildlife conservation in nigeria thisday thecitizen it. Pdf a history of wildlife conservation in nigeria, and. Nigeria does not have a national law for the preservation of wildlife, and not only are the game laws of most states outdated but there is hardly any game reserve in. About 290 species of mammal and 940 species of bird have been recorded in the country. Evaluation of forest resources conservation laws in nigeria abere s. In 1894, rudyard kiplings famous collection of stories got published and the rest is history. Through its conservation projects, the foundation has developed unique nature conservation strategies that cater for the needs of people while maintaining ecosystem stability. The first reserves were established in 1900, and at the. Sustainable wildlife management swm is the sound management of wildlife species to sustain their populations and habitat over time, taking into account the socioeconomic needs of human populations.
Conservation of natural vegetation in nigeria cambridge core. Wildlife conservation initiatives by indian government. Challenges of wildlife with therapeutic properties in. To realize the dream pf preserving the ecosystem in nigeria the national wildlife conservation committee was created. The basis of environmental policy in nigeria is contained in the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Before 1950 only two conservation areas had been laid down but at present there are seven in operation.
In the coming years, the national wildlife federation will reinvigorate the approach, focus, and culture of state wildlife agencies to include conservation of all species, incorporate climate considerations, and ensure stateoftheart sciencebased management. The potentials of traditional african cultural practices in mitigating overexploitation of wildlife species and habitat loss. The state of exsitu conservation in nigeria temitope israel borokini national centre for genetic resources and biotechnology nacgrab, p. Journal of research in forestry, wildlife and environment. Wildlife conservation in nigeria, with regard to game protection and management, has had a long, but not very remarkable history. Wildlife conservation national wildlife federation. Despite highly diverse and favorable soil and water resumes, and highly trainedscientific.
We believe this is the only chance we have of saving ourselves. Birds, birding and bird watching conservation in nigeria over the last 3 decades, nigeria has witnessed unprecedented destruction of its natural resources so that less than 3% of the original rainforest cover now remains and large areas of savanna woodland in the north have been converted into farmlands. Accepted 12 june, 20 the role of traditional beliefs systems in the conservation of natural resources in some selected communities in delta state, nigeria. Through studies in ecology, genetics, evolutionary biology and conservation and wildlife management, youll gain the technical skills you need for a career in conservation management. Coservation of natural resources and traditions of india the need for conservation of natural resources was felt by our predecessors and in india, there was a tradition of respecting and preserving the nature and natural resources. The need to conserve representative samples of natural vegetation was recognized in nigeria over thirty years ago. In the assessment of wildlife species, survey, semi. Given the right circumstances, living organisms that we call renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely. The federal and state departments of forestry were established to control wildlife flora and fauna in the country. Challenges wildlife suffers from the cruelty of both man and nature. Progress in the conservation of nigerias wildlife sciencedirect. We also believe that government needs to act fast if we are to avert the consequences of a 2008 usaid study on nigerians biodiversity.
The trend reveals the successes that have been achieved as well as the challenges that have emerged over the. The lion panthera leo is one of the worlds best known and most charismatic species. Awareness and perception of local communities towards ildlife. Our solutions to protecting nigeria s unique biodiversity. Wildlife studies in some areas in nigeria different studies have reported several wildlife i. This suggested that nigerians should participate in wildlife enforcement since they are in the best position to convey conservation ideas to their people.
Ncf, imo state government collaborate to protect wildlife in nigeria ncf leads winter birds census at hadejianguru wetlands. This paper highlights the recent developments in the overall conservation programme in nigeria. It took place in the drapers hall of the institute of african studies on 2 april 1970. Nigerian tourist association 1968, but only 1 percent made an effort to view wildlife conservation areas ajayi. The major problems include habitat degradation through uncontrolled logging, agricultural projects, industrial plantations, highway and urban development, and exploitation for fuelwood, overhunting and poaching steps taken so far. Progress in the conservation of nigerias wildlife p. This requires that all landusers within the wildlife habitat are aware of and consider the effects of their activities on the wildlife.
Examining environmental policies and laws in nigeria. Akinade1 1federal college of wildlife management, new bussa, niger state, nigeria 2department of basic studies, federal polytechnic, bauchi, nigeria. This act may be cited as the wildlife conservation and national parks act. Importance of wild animals and their parts in the culture. A white paper prepared by the african wildlife foundation, the international gorilla conservation programme and ecoadapt and funded by the john d. Modern technology, urbanization, and human population expansion, have caused the destruction of many indigenous animal and plant species in nigeria. African wildlife foundation is currently working with the nigerian national parks service as a consultant to restructure and reposition the parks potential ecotourism opportunities. Interpretation 1 in this act unless the context otherwise requiresanimal means and includes any vertebrate or invertebrate animal or bird and the eggs and young thereof, but does not include a fish, except in a national park or a game reserve, or. Large scale degradation of wild animals natural habitat coupled with continuous overhunting and poaching have resulted in more species becoming endangered. The nigerian conservation foundation is an environmental nongovernmental organization which works to preserve the natural resources and biodiversity of nigeria.
Wildlife society of nigeria wildlife society of nigeria. Wild fauna conservation in nigeria semantic scholar. Ncf maintains the lead in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development. One important obstacle to wildlife conservation in nigeria was that the conservation areas included traditional hunting grounds of several communities. Most of these animal species are located in the wildlife conservation areas of the country, which are the national parks, game reserves and birds sanctuaries. Wildlife ecology and conservation national open university. The performance of electric fences as elephant barriers in amboseli, kenya.
Trends in wildlife conservation practices in nigeria ejidike b. The major problems include habitat degradation through uncontrolled logging, agricultural projects, industrial plantations, highway and urban development, and exploitation for fuelwood, over. Jul 22, 2014 chester zoo has been supporting conservation work in gashaka gumti national park, nigeria, since 1994. His love for conservation of nature especially wildlife and wild places began in his secondary school days where he served as president of the school conservation club in the early 1990s. You will be immersed in wildlife research through case studies and field experience and gain an understanding of the social, political and economic context in. Assessment of wildlife conservation awareness and practices in some selected secondary school around kainji lake national park, nigeria o. Biodiversity conservation and community participation in kainji lake national park, nigeria abimbola o. Wildlife act fund is a nonprofit trust on a mission to save our planets endangered wildlife and wild places from extinction. Wildlife conservation in nigeria thisday thecitizen. These practices were used to preserve sacred groves for the ultimate aim of better management and conservation of the natural resources anoliefo et al. More importantly, everything should be done to remove nigeria from the list of major players in the illegal trade in endangered wildlife by taking its conservation responsibilities more seriously. The trend reveals the successes that have been achieved as well as. These game reserves were meant to conserve wildlife and to supplement protein from domestic sources.
The concepts of conservation and preservation of natural resources are relatively new. Whether youre learning to track elephants across the wilderness, giving an orphaned rhino calf her afternoon feed, or racing into the bush to help a wounded giraffe as a conservation volunteer in africa youll get handson in the fight to save the continents enchanting wildlife. Wildlife society of nigeria is a nonprofit organisation founded and inaugurated at the federal university of agriculture, abeokuta on 19th september 2017 to serve as a forum for researchers and other practitioners to discuss, harness and provide practical solutions to all the challenges of wildlife conservation in nigeria. Environmental policy and its enforcement in nigeria. Nigeria is blessed with a rich and unique array of ecosystems and great variety of wildlife, but the conservation of these. Nigeria has a wide variety of different habitats, ranging from mangrove swamps and tropical rainforest to savanna with scattered clumps of trees. The justification for community participation in natural resources conservation as viewed by international union for conservation of nature iucn, 1990 provides that human culture must be based on a respect for nature and that. Biodiversity conservation and community participation in. The wildlife of nigeria consists of the flora and fauna of this country in west africa.
In recognition of the need to protect her resources, nigeria has put in place a. Engineering, geography, geology, applied economics and biological sciences. Awareness and perception of local communities towards. Jan 06, 2015 more importantly, everything should be done to remove nigeria from the list of major players in the illegal trade in endangered wildlife by taking its conservation responsibilities more seriously. The nation today has over forty conservation areas including six national parks.
Abstract this paper is on the trend and pattern of wild fauna conservation in nigeria. Past and present onstation and onfarm initiatives by junge et al. Nigeria, with a population of about 150 million, is the most populous country in ssa. Data were collected between february and august 2010, following detailed pilot study september november 2009, using a combination of qualitative.
Today, wildlife conservation has evolved into a science, but its goal remains essentially the same. Anadu animal ecology research group, department of zoology, university of oxford, south parks road, oxford, ox1 3ps, great britain received 19 september 1986. Threats to the public trust doctrine 15 current status of the public trust doctrine in the u. National parks are the key to wildlife conservation in nigeria. Pdf conservation strategies of wildlife resources in the. Ncf nigeria, ncfnigeria, ncf, nigeria, africa, nigeria conservation foundation, nigeria, conservation, foundation lekki conservation centre. The potentials of traditional african cultural practices in. Conservation plans can play a critical role by gathering and synthesizing relevant biological information that can help inform land use policy decisions. Trends in wildlife conservation practices in nigeria. Implications for wildlife management and conservation in the united states and canada 7. Strategies for reconciling the primary objectives of conservation of biodiversity with rural development 12. Module 4 conservation and use of natural resources environment and health 162 notes 25.
For the purpose of this discussion wetland wildlife are those vertebrate animals living, breeding and feeding in water, and those closely associated with water bodies due to their feeding, roosting behaviour and other activities associated with the aquatic environment. About 5% of nigeria total area is reserved for this purpose. Passionate, experienced, onthe ground conservationists doing. Pursuant to section 20 of the constitution, the state is empowered to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the water, air and land, forest and wildlife of nigeria. This study therefore, assesses the level of awareness and perception of local communities towards wildlife conservation in obi local government area of benue state, nigeria with a view to proffering suitable options towards wildlife conservation in the area. Species that had priority for conservation then were. Wcs, the w logo, we stand for wildlife, i stand for wildlife, and stand for wildlife are service marks of wildlife conservation society. The foundation was founded in 1980 by shafi edu and has worked since then on a number of resource management and conservation projects across nigeria. The line transect survey method was adopted to study the home range of mammals and conservation status of this ecosystem. Local community participation in wildlife conservation in southern africa. Thus the outcomes from the study could perhaps depict bush meat trade in nigeria and its implications for wildlife conservation.
Conservation and wildlife biology murdoch university. Wildlife conservation volunteering in africa wildlife act. Chester zoo has been supporting conservation work in gashaka gumti national park, nigeria, since 1994. In nigeria and especially among the igbo community, cultural values were safeguarded through the use of traditional taboos laws and sanctions.
According to the national wildlife federation, wildlife conservation in the us gets a majority of its funding through appropriations from the federal budget, annual federal and state grants, and financial efforts from programs such as the conservation reserve program, wetlands reserve program and wildlife habitat incentives program. The forest reserves in nigeria have played an important role in wildlife conservation. This research project was commissioned by the conservation action trust cat in order to provide an easily usable summary of wildlife legislation and related penalties in specific sub saharan african countries for the use of researchers, ngos and writers. The journal of research in forestry, wildlife and environment lays emphasis on result of empirical research and conceptual issues in different aspects of forestry, wildlife and range management, agriculture, veterinary sciences, pure and applied environmental sciences. Ncf nigeria, ncfnigeria, ncf, nigeria, africa, nigeria conservation foundation, nigeria, conservation, foundation nigerian conservation foundation lekki conservation centre enquiries. Traditional beliefs and conservation of natural resources. As an apex predator, it is a keystone species ecologically, and its population status in an area is indicative of the health of the ecosystem as a whole. Niger is home to some of the rarest desert species on earth, including the critically endangered addax antelope, of which there are fewer than 100 left in the wild. This symposium on wildlife conservation in west africa formed part of the seventh biennial conference of the west african science association, which was held at the university of ibadan, nigeria from 31 march to 3 april 1970.
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