Impacts of urban development on wetlands environmental. The craze among the nouveau riche in the nigerian capital these days is to live at the waterfront and this had provoked an unprecedented land reclamation project along the coastal areas of lagos. Nigeria is endowed with coastal and inland wetlands covering an estimated 3% of the countrys land surface. Present an opportunity for a country to be heard in the principal intergovernmental forum on conservation and wise use of wetlands. This page was last edited on 9 november 2019, at 10. Wetlands also play an important role in the hydrologic cycle a cycle we all experience quite readily, for example, with the precipitation from a thunderstorm and the evaporation of ponded. Olatunji and funmilayo ajay 2016 potentially toxic contamination of cultivated wetlands in lagos, nigeria. May 31, 2016 home case studies conserving and restoring wetlands in nigerias niger river delta case study 31 may 2016 the niger delta in nigeria is the largest wetland in africa and the third largest mangrove forest in the world. Implications of wetlands degradation for water resources. Pdf spatial changes in the wetlands of lagoslekki lagoons. O nwankwoala1 abstract wetlands play a very important role in the sustenance of both the surface and groundwater resources of the country. Nigeria covers an area of 356,669 square miles 923,768 square kilometers, or about twice the size of california. How can soil colour patterns be used to indicate soil water regime. In nigeria, africas most populous nation, wetlands both coastal and inland are a key aquatic ecosystem covering about 2.
It is bordered on the west by benin, on the north by niger and chad, and on the east by cameroon. Culture of nigeria history, people, clothing, traditions. The region is known for its richness in biodiversity as well as its oil and gas resources. It is on this background that this study examined wetland services in the niger delta, nigeria. Pdf wetlands resource use, conflict, management and. Brings increase publicity and prestige for wetlands. Preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services in west. The niger delta region of nigeria is a wetland of its own covering about 76,000sq km and has the biggest mangrove forest wetlands ecosystem. West african coastal zone wetlands network wacowet. Nigeria is a country richly endowed with both coastal and inland wetlands and these wetlands are of ecological, economic, sociocultural, scientific and recreational significance.
Case studies on coastal wetlands and water resources in. Case studies on coastal wetlands and water resources in nigeria. Nigeria is showcasing an average of 11 ramsarlisted coastal and freshwater wetlands, which together cover, 1 076 730 ha. A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally, where oxygenfree processes prevail. Background to the hadejianguru wetlands environment hydrology and vegetation 2. Conservationists are calling for stricter enforcement of the countrys environmental laws, combined with mandatory environmental impact assessment reports for projects with ecological implications. Our efforts to promote their importance, loss and damage to wetlands and their biodiversity continue. The economic importance of wild resources in the hadejianguru wetlands, nigeria page 4 the objective of the creed nigeria hidden harvest project was to strengthen the capacity of local organisations working in the hadejianguru wetlands in conducting resource valuation at a community level. Rapid urbanization is having a devastating impact on the environment of the wetlands of nigeria. Wetlands are the source of water that supports all forms of life. Nov 29, 2018 in nigeria, africas most populous nation, wetlands both coastal and inland are a key aquatic ecosystem covering about 2.
An immense variety of species of microbes, plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and mammals can be part of a wetland ecosystem. Impacts of urban development on wetlands environmental sciences essay. It is bordered by benin in the west, chad and cameroon in the east, while niger in the north. Department of estate management,covenant university, ota, ogun state, nigeria 2. Climate of the study area is defined by dry season, from novembermarch and wet season from apriloctober. The objectives of part i of these regulations are to a provide for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources in nigeria. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Nigeria is one of the countries in the world richly endowed with both coastal and inland wetlands, while the countrys food supply shortages are met through wetland production. Case studies on coastal wetlands and water resources in nigeria h. The niger delta region of nigeria is a wetland of its own covering about 76,000sq km and has the biggest mangrove forest wetlands ecosystem in africa 11,4 sq km and the third biggest in the world with its exceptional huge floodplain area in southsouth geopolitical zone of nigeria.
Nigeria currently has 11 sites designated as wetlands of international importance ramsar sites, with. Recommendations will also be made for possible rules that can be accommodated in future to ensure a vibrant legal framework for. The hadejianguru wetlands in yobe state in northern nigeria, which include nguru lake, are ecologically and economically important. Abstract lagos metropolis, the current economic capital of nigeria is a lowlying coastal city endowed with a number of lagoons and wetland ecological assets. Using data from the existing studies, we presented for the first time a. The national environment wetlands, river banks and lake. Natural resources, conflict, and conflict resolution. It is sad to observe that the country is fast losing her wetlands, as the rich wetlands are being seriously threatened by a number of. Wetlands and people international water management institute. Majority of the threats to nigerian wetlands include oil. A stretched expanse of about 2,988,000 ha of the terrestrial lands in nigeria is categorized as wetlands, while the freshwater swamp and. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. They are threatened by reduced rainfall in recent years, a growing population and upstream dam construction. It is the largest wetland and maintains the thirdlargest drainage basin in africa.
Our vision is a world where wetlands are treasured and nurtured for their beauty, the life they support and the resources they provide. Wetlands are defined variously to include a wide spectrum of habitats where the land is inundated by shallow water or is saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration every year that water becomes the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. The study involved recording birds at predefined wetlands. The niger delta wetland ecosystem african journals online. Department of estate management and valuation,lagos state polytechnic, ikorodu, lagos state, nigeria abstract. Wetlands and people wetlands and society wetlands typically offer a wide variety of benefits to society and they have played a central role in human development throughout history. Thirty two wetlands within the hadejia nguru wetlands complex were surveyed. Pdf conservation of the west african blackcrowned crane. Dynamics in the reproductive biology of heterobranchus. 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. Wetlands, according to carter 1981 are land transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water level is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. Assessing wetland services in the niger delta, nigeria.
The economic importance of wild resources in the hadejia. The ramsar convention on wetlands defines wetlands as areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or saline, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters. Nigeria currently has 11 sites designated as wetlands of international importance ramsar sites, with a surface area of 1,076,728 hectares. Threats to ecosystem services, their importance to dependent communities and possible management measures. Internationally, 11 wetlands are recognised in nigeria, while altogether wetland covers about three per cent of the countrys land surface. Which of the soil forms in the south african soil classification systems are wetland soils. Preliminary investigation of flooding problems and the. Ncf promotes conservation through traditional institutions. Nigeria is located in the gulf of guinea in western africa.
Wetlands filter out excess nutrients and pollutants and provide habitats for a wide variety of wildlife. Wetlands which were historically viewed as waste of valuable land that could be improved through drainage and destruction mitsch and gosselink, 1986, are widely recognised today for providing valuable ecological services woodward and wui, 2001. Conserving nigerias wetlands for improved food production. Pdf on jan 1, 2010, joseph femi bamidele and others published threats to coastal wetlands in nigeria find, read and cite all the research. The disadvantages of wetland nature reserves sciencing. In trying to understand wetlands, a good place to start is with the question. An assessment of wetland loss in lagos metropolis, nigeria ajibola, m.
Olusola 1 adeleke, adedapo muyideen 1 ogungbemi, olayinka abel2 1. Wetlands are defined variously to include a wide spectrum of habitats where the land is inundated by shallow water or is saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration every year that water becomes the primary factor controlling. A checklist for birds of hadejia nguru wetlands, nigeria. Many great civilizations depended on them, including the maya, inca and aztec in latin america, the khmer in asia, the marsh arabs in mesopotamia and those of the nile.
Wetlands, biodiversity and the ramsar convention wetlands, biodiversity and the ramsar convention. The legal framework for the protection of wetlands in nigeria. Assessing wetland services in the niger delta, nigeria covenant. Federal government enlists finima nature park as ramsar site. Conserving and restoring wetlands in nigerias niger river delta case study 31 may 2016 the niger delta in nigeria is the largest wetland in africa and the third largest mangrove forest in the world. Bissau, liberia, mauritania, nigeria, senegal, sierra leone and togo contact. The niger delta in nigeria is the largest wetland in africa and the third largest mangrove forest in the world. The wetlands cover a catchment area of approximately 3500 km 2 at an altitude of 152305 m above sea level birdlife international, 2015. The census is organised by the nigerian conservation foundation ncf.
Effects of wetlands type and size on bird diversity and. The economic importance of wild resources in the hadejianguru wetlands, nigeria page 4 the objective of the creed nigeria hidden harvest project was to strengthen the capacity of local organisations working in the hadejianguru wetlands in conducting resource. In nigeria, the hadejianguru wetlands is a wide expanse of floodplain wetlands, which is situated in the northeast nigeria. Potentially toxic contamination of cultivated wetlands in. Of damages due to contamination to wetlands in the niger delta of nigeria victor abaecheta akujuru a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of doctor of philosophy of the university of salford, school of the built environment. On the other hand, filling, clearing and draining wetlands releases carbon dioxide. Of these 11 sites, two are located in the niger delta region. Pdf a checklist for birds of hadejianguru wetlands. How do wetlands function and why are they valuable. Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, comparable to rain forests and coral reefs. Bird diversity and abundance at the hadejia nguru wetlands, nigeria was studied within an eleven week period in 2011 to determine the effects of wetlands size and type. Water, wetlands resources, climate change, coastal ecosystem, biodiversity, nigeria. Wetland ecosystems play a critical role in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people. Conservation of the west african blackcrowned crane balearica pavonina pavonina linn 1758 in the sudano sahelian wetlands of northern nigeria.
The convention entered into force in nigeria on 2 february 2001. Wetlands international journal of advanced academic research. Willard and rezneat 1982 also defined wetlands as those areas, which are capable of supporting water related vegetation. Wetlands are natures system of flood control and water cleaning. Close to 90% of west africas original forest has disappeared with small fragments of this natural forest existing in. High abundances of class 1 integrase and sulfonamide. Lagoslekki lagoons being the largest with a combined size of 646km2 are fringed on many. How do anaerobic conditions affect organic matter in the soil. Consequently, these have degraded and reduced the size of biodiversity hubs in parts of west africa 3. Pages in category wetlands of nigeria this category contains only the following page. The paper notes that the existing legislations are inadequate. Wetlands resource use, conflict, management and conservation. Pdf a checklist for birds of hadejianguru wetlands, nigeria.
Nigerias growth and acted as the backbone of the nigerian economy, hence the export of oil. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other land forms or water bodies is the characteristic vegetation of aquatic plants, adapted to the unique hydric soil. One result is enormous environmental damage because much of what is being indiscriminately drained for housing are wetlands along the shoreline of the lagos lagoon and the atlantic ocean. Ramsar convention bureau ministry of environment and forest, india 1996 1997 published by the ramsar convention. Encourages international cooperation on wetland issues and bring the possibility of support. The most important wetlands in nigeria include the sokotorima, komadugu yobe, lake chad, upper niger lake, kainji lake, middle niger lokoja wetlands. They store excess water from a river flood or during a storm and allow it to flow slowly back to the river as a storm abates. The habitat types in the wetlands consists of mosaic, permanent water bodies, floodplains, and upland wooded areas that provides important habitats. The national environment wetlands, river banks and lake shores management regulations, no. An assessment of wetland loss in lagos metropolis, nigeria. Wetlands of international importance wetlands should be selected for the list of wetlands of international importance on account of their international significance in terms of ecology, botany, zoology, limnology or hydrology and indicates that in the first instance, wetlands of international importance to waterfowl at any season should be. Ncf vanguards conservation of vulture species in africa.
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