International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy

Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2017

  • Role of Slt: Environmental Impact Assessments and Statements Concept

    Gwana Adamu Mohammed, Bassey Effiong Edet, Buhari Bagudu Yawuri, Malah Alhaji Musa, Umaru Buba Wakil, Mohammed Lawan Shettima, Shettima Usman Kyari, Halima Mohammed Bala

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-1, December 2017
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: Jan. 25, 2017
    Accepted: Jan. 29, 2017
    Published: Feb. 28, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.s.2017050601.11
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    Abstract: Within the special issues, the role of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) in various fields of local, traditional, or modern and indigenous knowledge need to be elaborated. Review study was carried out on the role of SLT in environmental impact assessments and statements concept. SLT is a wide scope discipline, serving as a linkage between various... Show More
  • Survey on Traditional Beekeeping and Honey Production in Biu and Its Environs, North – Eastern Nigeria

    Gwana Adamu Mohammed, Aja Makinta, Buhari Bagudu Yawuri, Effiong Edet Bassey, Fatima Haroun, Umar Mustapha Marte, Kadai Kur Idris, Musa Samuel

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-1, December 2017
    Pages: 8-16
    Received: Feb. 17, 2017
    Accepted: Feb. 18, 2017
    Published: Aug. 21, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.s.2017050601.12
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    Abstract: For years in olden times, man depended on gathering and hunting for foods and the favourable climate, but recently, the coming of many scientific, technological and engineering, innovations and the clarion call for change and sustainable development, man had improved and modified plants varieties and animal breeds for food security and it consequen... Show More
  • Determinations of Some Selected Heavy Metals and Elements in Soil of the College’s Farm, College of Agriculture, Maiduguri, North – Eastern Nigeria

    Gwana Adamu Mohammed, Buhari Bagudu Yawuri, Effiong Edet Bassey, Adam Ahmed, Mohammed Lawan Shettima, Mohammed Lawan Marte, Hauwa Lawan Badawi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-1, December 2017
    Pages: 17-22
    Received: Mar. 15, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 16, 2017
    Published: Aug. 21, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.s.2017050601.13
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    Abstract: This study focuses on the ecosystem – ecological, environmental Pedology determined of some selective heavy metals and elements in soil of the college’s farm, College of Agriculture, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Soils were sampled, and collected as described by the method of Ashiq et al, (2013) and analysed by the methods described by AOAC (1990). Results o... Show More
  • Microbial Estimation and Characterization of Wastewater and Sludge in Awka Metropolis, Nigeria

    Bassey Effiong Edet, Gwana Adamu Mohammed, Buhari Bagudu Yawuri, Alhaji Bashir Mohammed, Abubakar Musa, Abba Mala Galtimari, Hauwa Lawan Badawi, Mustapha Ahmadu, Fanna Ali Garra

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-1, December 2017
    Pages: 23-32
    Received: Mar. 23, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 24, 2017
    Published: Aug. 21, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.s.2017050601.14
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    Abstract: This study focuses on the estimation and characterization of microorganisms isolated from wastewater and sludge in Awka metropolis, Nigeria. The samples were collected randomly from four (A, B, C and D) respective areas, analyzed microbiologically by homogenizing the samples under aseptic conditions to obtain a homogenous mixture, the isolation tec... Show More
  • Appraisal of Tree Planting Programmes in Maiduguri Metropolitan, Nigeria

    Mohammed Lawan Shettima, Gwana Adamu Mohammed, Abubakar Musa, Mohammed Lawan Marte, Hauwa Lawan Badawi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-1, December 2017
    Pages: 33-39
    Received: Apr. 05, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 06, 2017
    Published: Aug. 21, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.s.2017050601.15
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    Abstract: This study was carried out on the appraisal of tree planting programmed in Maiduguri, Nigeria. It examine tree planting project in Maiduguri. Afforestation plays a vital role in the sustainability of semi - arid lands. Trees serve various purposes (tangible and intangible benefits). They help in protecting the land from water and wind erosion. Prim... Show More
  • Comparative Techniques of Raising Seedlings of Acacia seyal in the Arid Zone of Borno State, North - Eastern Nigeria

    Mohammed Lawan Shettima, Gwana Adamu Mohammed, Hauwa Lawan Badawi, Mu’azu Abdullahi Kofan Na’isa, Bassey Effiong Edet, Mohammed Lawan Marte, Shettima Usman Kyari, Abubakar Aliyu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-1, December 2017
    Pages: 40-49
    Received: Nov. 01, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 01, 2017
    Published: Nov. 07, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.s.2017050601.16
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    Abstract: This study was conducted on the techniques of raising seedlings of Acacia seyal in the arid zone of Borno state, north - eastern Nigeria. Techniques were carried out to investigate the effect of mixed potting system (MPS) and open potting system (OPS) on seed germination and seedlings growth. Seeds sample was obtained commercially at Gamboru market... Show More
  • Survey and Assessment of the Human Activities in Chingurmi Duguma Sector of Chad Basin National Park, North – Eastern Nigeria

    Mohammed Lawan Shettima, Gwana Adamu Mohammed, Mohammed Waziri, Mu’azu Abdullahi Kofan Na’isa, Abubakar Aliyu, Hauwa Lawan Badawi, Bassey Effiong Edet, Malah Alhaji Musa

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-1, December 2017
    Pages: 50-70
    Received: Oct. 28, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 30, 2017
    Published: Nov. 24, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.s.2017050601.17
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    Abstract: This study was conducted on the survey and assessment of the human activities in Chingurmi Duguma sector of Chad Basin National Park, north – eastern Nigeria. Primary and secondary sources of information were used. Data were collected by using compound structured open and ended questionnaires, served in 12 villages’ communities on 10 selected indiv... Show More