Conservation and Utilization of Biodiversity- Implications to the Nigerian Environment

Odoligie Imarhiagbe and Wisdom Oghenevwogaga Egboduku
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Odoligie Imarhiagbe: Department of Biological Science, Edo University Iyamho, Nigeria
Wisdom Oghenevwogaga Egboduku: Department of Botany, Delta State University, Nigeria

JOJ Wildlife & Biodiversity, 2019, vol. 1, issue 4, 93-102

Abstract: Biodiversity has faced a series of threat in different terrains/countries. The deforestation rate in Nigeria is still being ranked highest in the world, despite having some conservation strategies in place, including both in situ and ex situ conservation measures. The study aimed at a critical appraisal of the status of biodiversity conservation and utilization pattern in Nigeria. The review was carried out using published materials and personal interactions with stakeholders. Poverty, population growth, invasive alien species, habitat fragmentation are some of the militating factors depleting biodiversity in Nigeria. The IUCN Red list assessment reports that 148 animal and 146 plant native species of Nigeria are currently in its Threatened category. With these assessments been carried out on the global level, we hypothesized that such global assessment might be biased based on the various identified peculiar threats faced by different species in their local environment. The study has identified these threats in Nigeria and proffers ways of conserving the country’s biodiversity. We recommend the development of a National red List for Nigeria as obtainable in other developed Nations.

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Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.19080/JOJWB.2019.01.555567

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