DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT

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Journal of tropical forest resources
(1998) Ayodele, I.A.; Alarape A.A.
Essentials of wildlife management
(Jachin Publisher, 1999) Ayodele, I.A.; Ebin, C. O.; Alarape, A.A.
West African Fish and Wildlife
(Distance Learning Centre, 2003) Omitoyin, B.O.; Alarape, A.A.
An introduction to animal behaviour
(2003) Alarape, A.A.; Ayodele, A.I
Reconnaissance survey of the wildlife santuary of stubb's forest reserve, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
(2004) Popoola, L.; Jimoh, S.O.; Alarape, A. A.
Journal of Environmental Extention
(2005) Ijeomah, H. M.; Ayodele, L.A.; Alarape, A. A.; Edet, D. I.
The study explored the contributions of Jos Wildlife Park towards conservation edtf at'°n !" Plateau State, Nigeria. Data for the study were collected through observation, review o re , oral interview and structured questionnaires. Data obtained were analysed using escrip i statistics in the form of tables, frequency of counts and percentages. A total of 100 questionnaire were administered. Results showed that 90% and 9% of the respondents were students and teachers respectively. 44% and 31% became aware of the park through students and teachers respec ive y while 21% knew of the park through electronic media. 68% and/or 79% visited the park purpose y to see animals and learn respectively. 72% and 12% of the respondents indicated that° ^ e™'fnhg wildlife species and conservation lectures were the peak of their enjoyment in the park. 81 ^ o e respondents prefer being conducted round the park by tour guides to ensure that learning is incorporated. 94% of the respondents are willing to visit the park again. The study further showed that the number of educational visitors increased progressively from 3,844 in the year 1998 to 14,838 in the year 2001. Also, the study revealed that visitors who crave to observe and learn about endangered, threatened, rare and abundant species of wildlife and their environments flock the Jos Wildlife Park on daily basis. Suggestions on how to sustain continuous conservation education were made.
Urnal of Agriculture Food and Environment
(2005) Ijeomah, H.M.; Alarape, A.A.; Nwafor O.E
The study explored the impacts of Civil Crises in Plateau State on Wase Wildlife Park (WWLP), Nigeria. Data for the study were obtained through observations, interviews and structured questionnaires. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results revealed that Religion (62.5%), Politics (45.0%) and Tribalism (75.5%) were the causes of the crises. All the respondents indicated that the crises affected tourism; economically (72.5%) and politically (27.5%). Due to the crises most indigenes (92.5%) of Wase Local Government Council ran away. All the staff of WWLP escaped for safety and later were reposted to other parks in Plateau State by the Plateau State Tourism Corporation. WWLP was abandoned and forgotten with all the animal species exposed to the danger of being poached. Park facilities were looted (92.5%) and vandalized (5.0%). Wildlife resources including endangered species were threatened and wasted with tourism hampered. Annual revenue generation of WWLP through tourism declined from N294, 792.0 in the year 2001 to zero. Wase remains deserted. It is expedient that the Plateau State Government looks into the root causes of conflicts in the State to ensure that a long lasting solution is found as ecotourism cannot thrive where there is crises
Breeding Potency And History Of Selected Animal Species in Jos Wildlfe Park
(2006) Ijeomah, H.M.; Alarape, A.A.; Adetoro A.O.
Anthropogenic activities have decimating implications on widlife population in the ecosystem. Breeding of wild animals in captivity was introduced as a way to safe species from extinction but this has posed some challenges. The study surveyed the breeding potency, trend, history and infant mortality of selected animal species in Jos Wildlife Park. Data for toe study were obtained through oral interviews, observations, review of records and structured questionnaires. 24 respondents were randomly sampled. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics in form of tables, percentages and frequency of counts. Results revealed that lion, Panthera leo (Linnaeus, 1758); leopard, Pantoera pardus(Unnaeus, 1758); pigmy hippopotamus, Choeropsis liberiensis (Morton, 1849); derby eland, Taurotragus derbianus (Gray, 1847); stripped hyaena, Hyaena hyaena(Linnaeus, 1758); Grimms duiker (Syhacapra grimmiaiinnaeus, 1758); Red-flanked duiker, CephaJophus rufilatus (Gray, 1846); and MaxwelFs duiker Cephatophus maxweffi (Smith, 1827); and Kob Kobus kob (Erxleben, 1777); Waterbuck, Kobus ellipsiprymnus (OgBby, 1833); and Red-fronted; gazelle, Gazella rufifrons (Gray, 1846) procured from different places have produced 17; 10; 8; 13; 24; 1; 6; 2; and 4 number of individuals respectively since inception of the park. The breeding of carnivores was between the years 1979 and 1993 with three infant mortalities. The pigmy hippopotamus, Choeropsis liberiensis bred between the years 1980 to 1992 with one infant mortality. The herbivores have been breeding almost on yearly basis with no infant mortality. Two leopards procured from the University of Ibadan did not breed. The only infant mortality recorded by toe leopard was due to cannibalism. Jos W iife Park has been breeefing, nurturing and distributing endangered, threatened, rare and abundant species of w M fe to several conservation centres in Nigeria suggestions to improve breeding of animal species were made.
Baseline ecological survey of the proposed permanent site of Emmanuel University, Ibadan
(2006) Emmanuel, U.I
The Potentials of Derby Eland ( Faurotragus dcrbianus) For Commercial Hush Meat Production In Jos Wildlife Park, Nigeria
(2008) Ijeomah,F. I.M; Alarape, A.A.; Ojo, V.A.
Most conservation centres in Nigeria are economically dependent on governmental and non governmental organizations for sponsorship as opportunities to generate revenues for conservation and the much needed protein for the growing population are being neglected and /or wasted This work focuses on the potentials of derby eland (Taurotragus derbiamis) Jor commercial bush meat production in Jos Wildlife Park. Nigeria. The data for this study were collected through observation, review of records and indepth interview of experienced wildlife officers. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results show that derby eland has a favourable breeding trend for commercial meal production in Jos wildlife Park. No infant mortality of the species was recorded in Jos wildlife Park between 1979 and 2005 The mortality of the species recorded in the Park were cases of an elderly cow that died during parturition and a bull that was called in 2005 Both dead individuals of the species lived up to 25 years which is the life span of derby eland in the wild Derby eland feeds on vegetation and feed supplement composed of maize, soybean and groundnut that are locally sourced and processed in Jos. It has good carcass quality dnd high dressing percentage Derby eland will be a sustainable source of lender and lean meat to the public because of the semi intensive management system it is subjected to, in Jos Wildlife Park The management, medication and suitability of derby eland for meat production were discussed
Impact of Agricultural Activities in Boundary Communities on Wildlife Management in the Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria
(2008) Wahab, M.K.A.; Alarape, A.A.; Ayodele, I.A
Structured questionnaire was administered in six (6) sampled communities at the boundary of Old Oyo National Park. The communities were purposely chosen due to their proximity to the park. The questionnaire was designed to collect information on the encroachment of agricultural activities on the park. A total of hundred and twenty (120) respondents were randomly selected and interviewed. The study revealed the inhabitants of the communities encroached on the park land for farming (100%) while the water bodies of the park and its banks are used for fishing purposes (86%). Also the boundary agriculture communities utilized the park by poaching on the wild animals and looping the trees to enhance hunting expedition during festivity periods in their communities. The respondents identified some species of fishes that spawn within the park water bodies, the most prevalent being Tilapia zilli, Clarias angualaris and Hemichromis faciatus and the least being Eutropius niloticus. The agricultural communities interacted with during the period of this survey did not support the total management of anti poaching control on the park resources, but agreed to selective control of the park resources to check the excessive fauna and flora loss through agricultural activities. The respondents identified some communities that most engaged in grazing their livestock within the park boundary communities, the most prevalent being Alaguntan (18%) and the least being Oloka (9%).
Maritl Characteristics of Household in Ecotourism Centres: The Case of Rural Tourism Development in Plateau State, Nigeria
(2009) Ijeomah, H.M.; Alarape, A.A.
Inadequate information on marital culture of communities adjoining ecotourism destinations has led to worrisome sexual exploitation and indirect introduction of sex tours in many communities . The study surveyed the marital culture of communities near ecotourism centres in Pleateu state with the view 410 sampled households distributed over ten communities in five functional tourism centres. Respondents indicated thet female household members in Aningo (83.34%), Naraguta (70.0%) and Pandam (62.22%) communities mostly marry when they are between 15 and 18 years old. Many respondents in Naraguta communties (57.50%) expect male household members to marry as early as from 19 to 22 years unlike in Dong, Gwut and Kabon where expected age of marriage from most men ranges between 23 to29 years as influenced by their bcloseness to Jos city. Most males are in constant search for hard working uneducated wives to sustain their farms while females continuously search for better economic condition. This results in high rate of polygamus, divorce and povert. Tests of relationship between marital culture and educational attainment among women using Chi square were all significant (P<0.05). Households from communities bordering pandam wildlife park are likely to be vulnerable to sexual exploitation during tourism boom; unless the educational level of the women is generally improved.
Waste products survey for identification and qualification of different wastes generated in Nigeria
(2009) Yusuf, S.A.; Omonona, B.T.; Oyekale, A.S.; Oni, O.A.; Akinbile, L.A.; Adewumi, M.K.; Alarape, A.A.
Assessment of Socio-Economic Activities and Sustainable Rural Development in Kainji -Lake National Park, Nigeria
(2010) Wahab, M. K. A.; Alarape, A. A.
Structured questionnaire was administered in five (5) sample communities around the boundary of Kainji lake National park .The villages were chosen at random due to their proximities to the park. The questionnaire was designed to collect information on the effective ways / pattern of managing a protected area and sustainable rural development .A total of one hundred (100) respondents were randomly selected and interviewed. The assessment observed that the inhabitants of the communities depend heavily on the park for a variety of natural resources 40% while their village livestock compete intensively for grazing (85%). The study revealed that the inhabitants of the villages or surrounding the parkland engaged in serious farming 90% while the inhabitant of some villages utilized the park for hunting.
Ecotourism Potentials of Plateau State, Nigeria: A Monitoring Survey
(2011) Ijeomah, H.M.; Abideen, A.A.; Augustine, U.O.
Endowment with natural attractive features is one of the important indicators of a successful development of ecotourism, as simulation of ecotourism potentials can signiﬁcantly affect patronage by making experience unnatural. This survey was conducted using oral interviews, group discussions, a reconnaissance survey and information obtained from administrative records of ecotourism institutions. The results obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics and presented in the form of tables and a graph. The study revealed that Plateau State is endowed with potential packaged in many tourism centres, such as Pandam Wildlife Park, Jos Wildlife Park, Jos National Museum and Zoo, Wase Wildlife Park, Assop Falls, Naraguta Tourist Village, Rayﬁeld Resort, Pai River Game Reserve and Amurun Bird Sanctuary, and these are stocked with different tourism products. Some of the products include viewing game, wilderness tourism, bird watching, ﬁshing, and recreational and cultural tourism. On an annual basis, the Jos National Museum and Zoo recorded the highest number of tourists, about 300,000 in 2003, 2004 and 2007. A cumulative 424,252 tourists visited the surveyed ecotourism destinations of Plateau State in 2004, while 112,648 visited in 1998. December had a relatively high number of tourists throughout the period of the study. There was a progressive increase in the cumulative number of ecotourists from 1998 to 2004. These tourism potentials, if properly and fully harnessed, could make Plateau State and the various tourism centres ﬁnancially independent.
Local depletion of two larger Duikers in the Oban Hills Region, Nigeria
(2012) Saka O. J.; Emmanuel T. I.; Abideen A. A.; Adesoji A. A.; Matthias W.
Across West and Central Africa, duikers are important for trade and consumption; their populations are expected to become depleted. Reliable data on their status are scanty in Nigeria. We assessed duiker populations in the Oban Sector of Cross River National Park through diurnal and nocturnal surveys along 32 transects of 2 km each. After 508-km survey effort, only Ogilby’s duiker (Cephalophus ogilbyi) and blue duiker (Philantomba monticola) were recorded. Using habitat as a covariate in modelling detection probability in DISTANCE 6.0, we estimated densities for the blue duiker ranging from 15.5 (95% CI: 7.8–30.9) in the core, 5.8 (CI: 2.6–12.9) in the buffer and 0.9 (CI: 0.09–10.1) km² in farm fallow to no duikers in the plantation. For Ogilby’s duiker, densities ranged from 1.6 (95% CI: 0.7–3.7) km² in the core, 2.0 (CI: 0.8–5.1) in buffer to no duikers in farm fallow and plantation. The apparent absence of yellow-backed and Bay duikers may indicate local depletion. We call on all stakeholders to rise up to the challenge of rescuing this biological hotspot in Nigeria from further degradation and species loss through improved funding for well-equipped ﬁeld staff and institutionalized community wildlife management.
The Role of Traditional Laws and Taboos in Wildlife Conservation in the Oban Hill Sector of Cross River National Park (CRNP), Nigeria
(2012) Saka, O.J.; Emmanuel, T.I.; Abideen, A.A.; Emeka, E. Obioha; Adesoji, A.A.
Efforts to integrate rural people into biodiversity conservation through community-based conservation programs is an old tradition. These efforts were largely based on economic incentives, with little or no attention given to the role of culture and traditions in building support for conservation. Although these strategies are useful in promoting conservation and local empowerment, they are still fragile. Scholars suggest that incorporation of traditional values which reflect locally important cultural practices of the people into the management of conservation areas in Africa will help in their successful conservation. There is a strong need to assess cultural practices; traditional laws and taboos of the people in protected areas, and how they have assisted conservation in the past. To understand how such practices could be strengthened and incorporated into natural resources management and conservation strategies, there is a need to have a general overview of existing practices. The study analyzes the ways in which cultural practices and value systems of the people of Oban Sector of Cross River National Park Nigeria, have aided conservation in the past and how such practices can be encouraged, strengthened and replicated for sustainable natural resources management in the study area and possibly proposed for adoption elsewhere. Ten cultural institutions and seven laws and taboos which regulate the use of resources were recorded in the area. These laws and taboos were respected by all indigenes. Eleven animal species were found to be forbidden by the people. Some of the tabooed animals were for spiritual reasons while some were for medicinal purposes. Every community had sacred forests, called Mgbe forest (Eten Mgbe) The social organizations in the area ensured that these taboos are obeyed. Presence of other tribes, new religions/westernization, use of modern hunting equipments and poverty pose a threat to the effectiveness of these taboos as a conservation tool. Adaptation of some aspects of these taboos may be valuable for wildlife conservation, particularly in protected areas.
APPRAISAL OF PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENTS IN ECOTOURISM INDUSTRY IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
(2013) LAWAL, M. S.
Ecotourism is a capital intensive industry that requires private sector participation to complement government’s efforts in its development. Information on private investments contributions to Ogun state ecotourism industries is scanty. This study was therefore carried out to appraise private sector investments in ecotourism in Ogun state with the view to ascertaining economic viability of investing in the industry. The twenty-eight registered private ecotourism firms (botanical garden, resort centre, zoological garden, wildlife souvenir and water recreation/natural pool) in Ogun state were enumerated. Purposive sampling was used for the selection of 65 hospitality firms (hotel, catering services and motel) within five to 10km radius of the firms. Primary data were obtained from relevant governmental and non-governmental agencies, community based and labour organisations using structured questionnaire on demography of investors (proprietors), existing government policies on tourism investments, factors militating against investments and promotions of private investments in ecotourism. Cost-Benefit Ratio (CBR), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Rate of Return on Investments (RRI) were determined to assess the economic viability of investing in ecotourism site. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and chi square at p = 0.05. Private investments in ecotourism firms were in resort centres (39.2%), botanical gardens (17.4%), water recreation (26.1%), wildlife souvenir (13.1%) and zoological gardens (4.2%). Meanwhile, 36.9% of the private investors have been in the business for more than 10 years. Sources of capital for initial investments in ecotourism industry were bank loan (30.3%), personal savings (43.4%), government assisted (3.9%) and informal loans (22.4%). The patronage patterns of ecotourism sites in Ogun state were weekdays (8.6%), weekends (26.1%), public holiday (57.1%) and vacation/leave (8.2%). Initial total investments cost was between N 3,155,000 and N25, 012,000. The least average price charged visitor/tourist for services rendered by the firm were N200. Furthermore, 92.1% of investors were of the views that budgetary allocations to ecotourism industry are insufficient. However, 98.7% of the investors in ecotourism regarded electricity supply as epileptic whereas 82.9% considered the present condition of road facilities and network in Ogun state as bad. There was significant relationship between private investments and operational registration of business with government (χ² = 76.89), incentive for investors (χ² = 39.77) and marketing strategies/sales promotion (χ² = 28.37) in ecotourism industry. Private investments in ecotourism site in Ogun state had cost-benefit ratios between 1.14 and 1.80. The NPV was positive at 25.0% and 35.0% interest rates. The IRR was above the interest rates with minimum and maximum values of 57.2% and 137.4% respectively. The RRI was positive with highest return of 79.7% on interest rate of 25% except for one firm which had 23.6% returns. Existing private investments in ecotourism sites in Ogun state were economically viable but in a small scale. It is important that the state government aggressively improves on infrastructural development and budgetary allocations to ecotourism for rapid development of the industry.
BITUMEN SEEPAGE AND ITS EFFECTS ON BIODIVERSITY IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
(2013) OGUNSUSI, KAYODE
Biodiversity enhances capacity of ecosystems to provide food resources and sequestration services of pollutants in soil and water. Bitumen seepage could impact negatively on soil and vegetation, thereby reducing their value. Information on the impact of bitumen seepage on the abundance of biodiversity in Nigeria is scanty. In this study, effects of bitumen seepage on biodiversity were therefore investigated. The study was conducted in bitumen belt of Ondo state for three years, with and without evidence of bitumen seepage in Ode-Irele and Ebute-Irele respectively. Composite samples of soil and foliar tissues of six most commonly occurring plants: Panicum laxum, Panicum maximum, Lycopodium cernuum, Calopogonium mucunoides, Pteridium aquilinium and Centrosema molle were collected from experimental sites and analysed for presence of heavy metals (copper, zinc, lead, chromium, cadmium, nickel and arsenic) using standard procedure. Water samples at depth of 30 cm midstream were collected for physicochemical analysis: (sulphate, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and turbidity analysis) using standard methods. Vegetation cover was sampled using 5m x 5m sample plots for trees ( ≥10 cm diameter at breast height) and shrubs, while 1m x 1m sub-plot was used for herbs. Point count and line transect methods were used to enumerate birds and other wild animals respectively. Flora and fauna diversities on experimental sites in wet and dry seasons were assessed using Shannon-Wiener (H1) and Simpson (D) indices. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and t-test at p=0.05. In soil, significantly lower values of copper (139.6 ± 73.8mg/kg) and zinc (219.7 ± 106.1mg/kg) were in polluted sites compared with values in control. In foliar tissues, higher levels of lead (4.0 ± 0.8mg/kg); chromium (11.9 ± 1.9mg/kg); cadmium (2.2 ± 3.4mg/kg); nickel (21.2 ± 3.0mg/kg); and arsenic (0.4 ± 0.3mg/kg) were average values found in combinations of all the plants considered namely P. laxum, P. maximum, L. cernuum, C. mucunoides, P. aquilinium and C. molle in seepage sites compared with values in control. Water on seepage site had significantly higher values of sulphate (6.0 ± 0.8mg/L), COD (553.6 ± 343.7mg/L), and turbidity (19.3 ± 12.0 NTU) than those in control. Number of different species of shrubs (797.0 ± 198.6/ha), herbs (29999.9 ± 5798.8/ha), birds (14.2 ± 9.3/ha), and terrestrial wildlife (60.3 ± 11.6/ha) in seepage site were significantly lower than that in control [(2799.8 ± 1195.9/ha), (69977.8 ± 18298.9/ha), (49.6 ± 15.6/ha) and (140.3±32.6/ha) respectively]. Raphia longiflora (H1=0.33, D=0.01), Chromolaena odorata (H1=0.52, D=0.05), Ageratum conyzoides (H1=0.44, D=0.02), Cinnamopteryx castaneofuscus (H1=0.56, D=0.06) and Achatina spp (H1=0.68, D=0.18) had highest abundance in the study area. Seasonal abundance of herbs (541,666.7 ± 409899.9/ha), birds (166.4 ± 60.4/ha), and other wild animals (336.7 ± 223.9/ha) on experimental sites in wet season was significantly higher than that of dry season. At the end of the three years study, heavy metals in plants and pollutants in water were high in bitumen seepage area. There were declines in diversities of birds, other wild animals and flora caused by bitumen seepage.
Behaviour of antelopes around perenialwaterholes in Kainji lake national park (KLNP),Nigeria
(2013) Halidu S.K; Ayodele A.I; Oyeleye D.O; Ojo S.O.; Alarape A.A.
Mammals spend more time around available water points especially during the dry season. This makes waterholes strategic spots for close observation of animals behavior. This study assessed the seasonal distribution of selected antelopes (Hippotragus equinus , Kobus kob, and Silvicapral grimmia) in KLNP, with a view to examining their daily activities and common behaviors . The study involved direct observation and identification of the selected antelopes around three perennial waterholes (Rivers Kpesa, Nanon and Oli) 10 - 24 km apart, from high hides. The indirect method on the other hand involved establishment of three 10m2 quadrants in each of the three study waterholes for observation of the Antelopes activities and interactions. This was done from 6am 6pm for six consecutive days monthly from July, 2011 to June, 2013. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. From the study, Kobus kob had the highest percentage of observation in the study area (62.8%) followed by Hipptragus equinus (20.4%) and silvicapral grimmia (16.8%). The average herd size was 9 for Kobus kob, 5 for Hipptragus equinus and 1 for Silvicapral grimmia. Animals in herds stay longer at the waterhole than the solitary duiker. Peak periods for maximum observation of antelopes around the water holes are 8.00-10.00hrs and 16.00-18.00hrs for Kobus kob and Silvicapral grimmia while that of Hippotragus equinus is 11.00-13.00hrs of the day. . Understanding of basic behavioral pattern of mammals will contribute in no small way to their effective management. A good timing of game viewing will increase the chances of antelope encounter in shortest period of tour.