Mangrove biodiversity in the restoration and sustainability of the Nigerian natural environment

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dc.contributor.authorAdekanmbi, O. H.
dc.contributor.authorOgundipe, O.T.
dc.date.accessioned2019-09-05T16:14:31Z
dc.date.available2019-09-05T16:14:31Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractThe objective of this study was to evaluate the floral biodiversity and sustainability of Lagos wetlands. In other to achieve this, mangrove communities of 8 localities in Lagos and its environs viz: Atlas Cove, Five Cowrie Creek, Maroko, Berger De Motz, Palaver Island, Bayeku, Majidun and University of Lagos beach were sampled. A comprehensive quantitative vegetation analysis of the vegetation within the selected lagoonal communities was carried out. Of the 8 sampled sites, only 2 - Palaver Island and Bayeku had their vegetation relatively well preserved. Mangrove at the vicinity of University of Lagos and Majidun preserve relics of their biodiversity. There was evidence of anthropogenic stress at Five Cowrie Creek, which is devoid of vegetation. Maroko swamp has been taken over by grasses, Berger De Motz has sandy substratum, high-energy wave and rip of any typical mangrove species. The study reveals that mangrove swamps in Nigeria are under serious anthropogenic threat. To ensure that these wetlands are not soon forgotten, pragmatic measures which must be put in place to curb degradation, restore, sustain and preserve this vital ecosystem are suggested.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAdekanmbi, O. H. and Ogundipe, O. T. (2009). Mangrove biodiversity in the restoration and sustainability of the Nigerian natural environment. ournal of Ecology and Natural Environment 1(3): 64-72en_US
dc.identifier.issn2006-9847
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5281
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAcademic Journalsen_US
dc.subjectDegradationen_US
dc.subjectnatural environmenten_US
dc.subjectrestorationen_US
dc.subjectstandardsen_US
dc.subjectwetlandsen_US
dc.titleMangrove biodiversity in the restoration and sustainability of the Nigerian natural environmenten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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