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'''Climatic condition of Akure forest reserve''' |
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Akure has a tropical humid climate with a minimum and maximum daily temperature range of 27 |
Akure has a tropical humid climate with a minimum and maximum daily temperature range of 27°C - 38°C respectively, in the wet season and 23°C - 39°C respectively in the dry season<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Daniel |first=Olabode |date=2015-09-30 |title=Urban Extreme Weather: A Challenge for a Healthy Living Environment in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria |url=http://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/3/4/775 |journal=Climate |language=en |volume=3 |issue=4 |pages=775–791 |doi=10.3390/cli3040775 |issn=2225-1154}}</ref>. However, according to Adejoba et al.,<ref>Adejoba, O., Kleine M., Taboada T. 2014. Reducing deforestation and forest degradation and enhancing environmental services from Forests (REDDES), with support from the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), IUFRO-SPDC and FORNESSA, Akure, Ondo, Nigeria. Online available at: <nowiki>https://www.iufro.org/download/file/18240/5656/FORNESSA_Factsheet_Nigeria_final_pdf/</nowiki></ref> the average daily temperature ranges between 21°C and 29°C for nearly the entire year. The wet season in this area lasts about 9.6 months with a monthly rainfall of about 0.5inches, with 9.0 inches in September as the wettest month<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akure Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/51445/Average-Weather-in-Akure-Nigeria-Year-Round#google_vignette |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}</ref> The average annual rainfall varies from 2000mm in the south to 1500mm in the north. The yearly relative humidity in the south-west range from 80-85% (NiMET, 2016). The wet season begins in April and ends in October, with the heaviest rainfall records occurring in July and August, while the dry season lasts from November to March (Akinseye).<ref>Akinseye, 2010. Climate variability and effects of weather elements on cocoa and cashew crops in Nigeria. Master Thesis, Department of Agriculture, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria.</ref> |
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'''Topography of the Forest Reserve''' |
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Revision as of 15:29, 11 September 2023
Adekugbe, O. A.; Oluwajuwon, T. V.; Abisoye, T. R.; . Atanda, T. A. (Jan 7, 2021). https://www.ajol.info/index.p:/ "Socio-Economic Characteristics and Level of Awareness and Perception on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Programme (REDD+) by Rural Communities in Akure Forest Reserve, Nigeria :". Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. 24 (11). {{cite journal}}: Check |url= value (help)Akure Forest Reserve is a protected area in southwest Nigeria, covering 66 km2 (25 sq mi).[1]
In recent decades, there has been a large deforestation in this area, which has a huge impact on the environment.[2] Akure Forest reserve is a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use and located at Ile Oluji/Okeigbo, Ondo State, Nigeria, with a Latitude of 7° 17′ 39″ N and Longitude of 5° 2′ 3″ E.[3]
Geographical area
The Akure Forest Reserve is situated in the Ondo State, Nigeria, a region in Akure South Local Government Area (Fig. 2). It falls within longitudes 5o9′ and 5o11′ east of the Greenwich Meridian and latitudes 7o16′ and 7o18′ north of the equator.[4] It was established as a reserve in 1936. It covers a land area of about 69.93km2. Politically, it is located in Ondo State in southwest Nigeria and shares a border with Osun State in the northeast. The Akure forest reserve share border with the five LGAs, in Ondo State namely : Ile Oluji, Oke-Igbo, Ifedore, Akure South, Idanre and Ondo East.[4]
Climatic condition of Akure forest reserve
Akure has a tropical humid climate with a minimum and maximum daily temperature range of 27°C - 38°C respectively, in the wet season and 23°C - 39°C respectively in the dry season[5]. However, according to Adejoba et al.,[6] the average daily temperature ranges between 21°C and 29°C for nearly the entire year. The wet season in this area lasts about 9.6 months with a monthly rainfall of about 0.5inches, with 9.0 inches in September as the wettest month[7] The average annual rainfall varies from 2000mm in the south to 1500mm in the north. The yearly relative humidity in the south-west range from 80-85% (NiMET, 2016). The wet season begins in April and ends in October, with the heaviest rainfall records occurring in July and August, while the dry season lasts from November to March (Akinseye).[8]
Topography of the Forest Reserve
The elevation of this section ranges from 216 meters to 504 meters and is gently undulating. Mountainous rock outcrops are spaced closely together while in the northern part, Gneiss and crystalline rocks make up the ground beneath. The soil has a pH range of 6.7 to 7.3 and is loamy-sandy in composition.
Human Impacts on Akure Forest Reserve
Several researches have shown a tremendous human activities going on around the Akure forest reserve. These activities range from agriculture to lumbering, urbanization, etc. which are negatively affecting the reserve. The worst, is that there is little or no awareness to the rural communities about preservation of the forest. For instance, these scholars[9] observed that rural communities living around the forest reserve depend heavily on the forest for their livelihood. As a result of this, it has resulted in high level of deforestation. More so, very few members of the rural communities are aware of the programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation.[9] Other scholars who have studied on various aspects and extents of deforestation in this forest reserve include; Adetula[10] who estimated that 11.73% (8.2 km2) of the area had been cleared for cocoa farming and other food crops; Fuwape et al.[11] documented the Gmelina arborea covered (721.40 m3) and Nauclea diderrichii spp. (265.18 m3), respectively; Oke[12] worked on the family Sterculiaceae including the species counted for 53% of the total tree canopies in Akure forest reserve. Owusu's (2018)[13] research, submits that the disappearance of vegetation in the city is raising livability issues with regard to ecosystem function, temperature rise, and air quality. As a result, he advised policymakers to address the three crucial issues of resilience, sustainability, and livability. In the southern section of the relief pattern. The forest was owned by the Aponmu and Owena Yoruba speaking groups, although it was also surrounded by small towns. These include Elemo Igbara Oke Camp, Ipogun, Kajola/Aponmu, Kajola, Ago Petesi, Akika Camp, Owena Town, Ibutitan/Ilaro Camp, and Kajola/Aponmu.
References
- ^ World Database on Protected Areas[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Analysis of Pattern and Extent of Deforestation in Akure Forest Reserve, Ondo State, Nigeria".
- ^ "Monitoring Akure Forest Reserve Change Over Time – Sambus Geospatial". Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ a b Komolafe, Olufemi Odunayo (14–20 August 2022). "Geospatial Modelling of Akure Forest Reserve in Ondo State, Nigeria" (PDF). Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Conference of the Forests and Forest Products Society. pp. 346–357.
- ^ Daniel, Olabode (2015-09-30). "Urban Extreme Weather: A Challenge for a Healthy Living Environment in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria". Climate. 3 (4): 775–791. doi:10.3390/cli3040775. ISSN 2225-1154.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ Adejoba, O., Kleine M., Taboada T. 2014. Reducing deforestation and forest degradation and enhancing environmental services from Forests (REDDES), with support from the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), IUFRO-SPDC and FORNESSA, Akure, Ondo, Nigeria. Online available at: https://www.iufro.org/download/file/18240/5656/FORNESSA_Factsheet_Nigeria_final_pdf/
- ^ "Akure Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ^ Akinseye, 2010. Climate variability and effects of weather elements on cocoa and cashew crops in Nigeria. Master Thesis, Department of Agriculture, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria.
- ^ a b Adekugbe, O. A.; Oluwajuwon, T. V.; Abisoye, T. R.; . Atanda, T. A. (Jan 7, 2021). https://www.ajol.info/index.p:/ "Socio-Economic Characteristics and Level of Awareness and Perception on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Programme (REDD+) by Rural Communities in Akure Forest Reserve, Nigeria :". Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. 24 (11).
{{cite journal}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Adekunle, V.A.J., Olagoke, A.O., Ogundare, L.F. 2013. Logging impacts in tropical lowland humid forest on tree species diversity and environmental conservation. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research11(3), 491–511. DOI: 10.15666/aeer/1103_491511
- ^ Fuwape, J.A., Onyekwelu, J.C.,Adekunle, V.A.J. 2001. Biomass equations and estimation for Gmelina arborea and Nauclea diderrichii stands in Akure forest reserve. Biomass and Bioenergy21 (6) 401–405. DOI: 10.1016/s0961-9534(01)00036-8
- ^ Oke,D.O 2012. Effects of shortrotation natural fallow on diversity of plant species and population of soil microbesin Aponmu, Ondo state, Nigeria. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 24(1),18–26.https://www.jstor.org/stable/23616948
- ^ Owusu, A. B.2018. An assessment of urban vegetation abundance in Accra metropolitan area, Ghana: a geospatial approach. Journal of Environmental Geography 11 (1–2), 37–44. DOI: 10.2478/jengeo-2018-0005