Tourism and Encroachment Activities at the Lame Bura Game Reserve, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Timothy K. Gontul, Tina Odinakachi Iirmdu, Mantau Maisamari, Timchang Nimnan Maikanu, Istifanus G. Kassam and Mary Onyinyechi Uchenna
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Timothy K. Gontul: University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
Tina Odinakachi Iirmdu: University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
Mantau Maisamari: Ministry of Environment, Bauchi, Nigeria
Timchang Nimnan Maikanu: University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
Istifanus G. Kassam: Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, Nigeria
Mary Onyinyechi Uchenna: University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria

International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management in the Digital Age (IJTHMDA), 2019, vol. 3, issue 2, 44-62

Abstract: Spectacular, unique natural, and human tourism features in Nigeria have suffered and are still suffering from one form of encroachment or another. The aim of this study was to chronicle all the encroachment activities at the Lame Bura Game Reserve in Bauchi State, Nigeria. The methods used in the study were key informant interviews, focus group discussions and field observation. The qualitative data was analyzed, and the Purposive sampling technique was applied in the study. Findings from the results show that notable forms of encroachment include acquiring land illegally for agriculture, buildings, settlements, livestock grazing, hunting, poaching of wild animals, collections of forest products for medicine, food and timber. In conclusion, it was observed that there are outright contradictions in respecting the policies and conservation laws. It is therefore recommended that there should be urgent implementation of conservation policies and laws governing the establishment and management of protected areas in order to achieve sustainability within protected areas.

Date: 2019
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