ABSTRACT
The study on the effect of deforestation on climate change in Nigeria was carried out in two local government areas of Cross River State, Nigeria with the objectives of determining the effects on deforestation on, examine their consequences and as well as strategizing ways of mitigating climate change through forestry. Most members of these communities have a fair knowledge on the effects of deforestation while others do not have any knowledge on deforestation.
EFFECTS OF DEFORESTATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN NIGERIA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Objective of the study
1.3 Significant of the study
1.4 Statement of the problem
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
- Causes of deforestation
- Agricultural activities
- Solid Minerals and oil extraction
- Population growth
- logging
- The household level; small farmers as agents of deforestation
- Agricultural activities
2.2 Consequences of deforestation
2.2.1 Loss of Biodiversity
2.2.2 Atmospheric carbon saturations
2.2.3 Disruption of the Water Cycle
2.2.4 Soil erosion
2.2.5 Desertification
2.2.6 Climatic Change
2.3 Climatic Change Mitigation through forestry
2.3.1 Carbon sequestration
2.3.1.1 Forest Conservation in Paris and Protected Area
2.3.1.2 Reforestation and Afforestation Programmes
2.3.1.4 Forest Laws and Regulations
2.3.1.5 Establishment of Fuel Wood Plantation and Woodlots
2.3.1.6 United Nation Reduction of Emission, Deforestation and Forest Degradation
CHAPTER THREE: MATERIALS AND METHODS
3.1 Study Area
3.2 Materials
3.3 Sampling Technique
