Factors Militating Against Biodiversity Conservation in the Niger Delta, Nigeria: The Way Out

Akani, Godfrey C.; Amuzie, Chidinma Charity; Alawa, Grace N.; Amadi, Nioking; Robert, Belema

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-3326-4_22

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“…In other words, these birds can negatively affect the local economy of the human settlements in southern Nigeria. In addition, the selection of trees in the vicinity of gas flare stations as nesting sites by village weavers in Nigeria was reported for the first time by Akani (2008). In his opinion the Village weavers were attracted by the elevated temperature of the environment due to gas flaring, which possibly enhanced hatchability of their eggs by shortening the incubation period, because 80% of all the weaver nests he examined in all the stations contained some hatchlings.…”

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“…In his opinion the Village weavers were attracted by the elevated temperature of the environment due to gas flaring, which possibly enhanced hatchability of their eggs by shortening the incubation period, because 80% of all the weaver nests he examined in all the stations contained some hatchlings. He also reported that the bulk of the nests were 100-200 m away from the flare stack ("gasophilic" birds, Akani , 2008). Village weaver response to gas flare site to nest is a case of niche expansion, as they are adjusting their weaving pattern selection to the internodes of Rhizophora and Avicennia mangrove trees, for instance around Alakiri and Nembe flow stations in the Niger Delta (Akani, 2008).…”

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Nesting trees used by a pest bird (Village Weaver, Ploceus cucullatus): a large field survey suggests further human conflicts with local stakeholders in Southern Nigeria

Amadi,

Tasie,

Luiselli

et al. 2024

Folia Oecologica

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The village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) is a common colonial nesting bird widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. It is known to weave its nests from leaf strips from a variety of tree species (mainly coconuts trees, oil palm trees) associated with human settlement areas, grasses, and other available plants. In this regard, this bird was considered a pest for its impact on different economic activities. Although extensive literature is already available on the parasitic role of village weavers, there is still a lack of analytical data that outlines which tree species are used for nesting and in what proportion, as well as the related implications in terms of economic impacts. Here, we carried out the first comprehensive arrangement of trees used by this species for nesting in Southern Nigeria (West Africa), checking for possible different impacts on stakeholders. In April 2021, we searched for village weaver nesting in 95 sites in 77 communities from 24 local government areas in Southern Nigeria, during 14 field surveys. Within each site, we collected GPS coordinates and counted the number of active nests, nesting birds and occupied trees. We recorded a total of 5,776 nests and 2,140 birds in 94 plants belonging to 23 tree species selected for nesting. Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis; n = 45) was the most used tree species, as 2,990 (51.77%) nests and 873 (40.79%) birds were recorded. Our results indicate the preference for nesting on trees used by stakeholders belonging to agricultural (palm farmers), touristic (operators) and energy (gas flare stations) sectors with economic implications about the conflict with this pest species.

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Nesting trees used by a pest bird (Village Weaver, Ploceus cucullatus): a large field survey suggests further human conflicts with local stakeholders in Southern Nigeria

Amadi,

Tasie,

Luiselli

et al. 2024

Folia Oecologica

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“…Unprotected sites, on the other hand, experienced a decline in diversity due to various anthropic factors, including military activities, overhunting, solid waste, tourism, and invasive species. A significant decrease in species richness and diversity is also due to the exotic species and plastic waste [75] uncontrolled tourism, military activities, and overhunting [76]. Pollution, military operation, and tourism in the Himalayas contributed to the decline of biodiversity [77].…”

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Evaluation of Climatic and Anthropogenic Impacts on Phytosociological Aspects and Conservation Status of Native Flora in One of Protected and Unprotected Habitats of Cholistan Desert, Pakistan

Ahmed,

Naz,

Abdullah

et al. 2024

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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This study aimed to assess the long term effects of anthropogenic, climatic, edaphic, and seasonal variations on present floristic and ecological status of two distinct sites i.e., protected (Biodiversity Park) and unprotected (nearby areas) in the Derawar region of Lesser Cholistan Desert. The study was conducted for four years over a seasonal period of spring 2019 (February-March) to fall 2022 (September to October). For the exploration of maximum diversity at both sites, quadrats of 10 × 10 m were placed randomly. Ten soil, twelve anthropogenic, seven environmental and eight seasonal variables were used to assess their relationship with vegetation of both sites during four years of study. For statistical analysis, data was processed in the SPSS for LSD test and R Studio for Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) and heat map preparation. A total of 84 plant species, belonging to 62 genera and 26 families, were identified in the Derawar region. Herbaceous plants comprised the majority, with 42 species, followed by grasses (22 species), shrubs (12 species), trees (7 species), and one sedge species. The protected site exhibited higher species diversity, with 76 species from 23 families, compared to the unprotected site, which had 49 species from 15 families. Species richness, Simpson index, and Shannon index showed significant declines in diversity from the protected to the unprotected site.

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“…Ecologically, the Niger Delta is a critical area, boasting a wide range of ecosystems, including mangroves, swamps, and tropical rainforests. These ecosystems support a high level of biodiversity, including various endangered and endemic species, making the region a global hotspot for conservation (Akani et al, 2022;Elisha & Felix, 2021). The wetlands provide essential ecosystem services such as ood control, water puri cation, and carbon sequestration, which have local, regional, and global implications for climate regulation and environmental stability (Clarkson et al, 2013).…”

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Survey of Wastewater Issues Due to Oil Spills and Pollution in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria: A Secondary Data Analysis

Ewim,

Orikpete,

Scott

et al. 2023

Preprint

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This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the issue of wastewater due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, which has led to significant environmental and socioeconomic consequences for local communities. The study employed a secondary data collection approach, drawing on various sources, including published research articles, reports, official records, and satellite imagery. Through a systematic review and synthesis of the available literature, the paper identified key challenges, mitigation and remediation strategies, policy recommendations, and areas for future research. The findings of this study revealed that the existing regulatory framework has not been fully effective in preventing and addressing oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region due to factors such as weak enforcement, inadequate resources, and overlapping responsibilities among regulatory agencies. Moreover, existing measures for oil spill response, clean-up, compensation, and remediation have had limited success, leaving affected communities to continue suffering from the impacts of oil spills and pollution. The paper highlights the potential of innovative approaches and technologies, such as advanced oil spill detection and monitoring technologies, bioremediation, and renewable energy, to enhance the effectiveness of mitigation and remediation efforts. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cooperation among various stakeholders, including government agencies, oil companies, local communities, civil society organizations, and international partners, in addressing the challenges posed by oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region. Based on the findings, the paper presents several policy recommendations, such as strengthening the regulatory framework, enhancing transparency and accountability, promoting community participation and empowerment, and encouraging investment in sustainable development and clean technologies. These recommendations aim to inform and inspire policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to develop and implement effective strategies for mitigating and remediating the adverse impacts of oil spills and pollution on the environment, local communities, and the Nigerian economy. Finally, the paper identified several areas for future research, including the effectiveness of specific regulatory tools and enforcement mechanisms, the long-term impacts of oil spills and pollution, the potential of emerging technologies, the role of corporate social responsibility initiatives, the impact of public awareness campaigns and educational programs, and the effectiveness of international partnerships and collaborations.

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Factors Militating Against Biodiversity Conservation in the Niger Delta, Nigeria: The Way Out

Cited by 6 publications

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Nesting trees used by a pest bird (Village Weaver, Ploceus cucullatus): a large field survey suggests further human conflicts with local stakeholders in Southern Nigeria

Nesting trees used by a pest bird (Village Weaver, Ploceus cucullatus): a large field survey suggests further human conflicts with local stakeholders in Southern Nigeria

Evaluation of Climatic and Anthropogenic Impacts on Phytosociological Aspects and Conservation Status of Native Flora in One of Protected and Unprotected Habitats of Cholistan Desert, Pakistan

Survey of Wastewater Issues Due to Oil Spills and Pollution in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria: A Secondary Data Analysis

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