Land Degradation and Its Occurrence in Nigeria: Drivers and Mitigation

Thomas U. Omali¹

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Vol.11 , Issue.5 , pp.13-20, Oct-2024

Online published on Oct 31, 2024

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Abstract :
Land or soil degradation can be influenced by land use and land cover (LULC) changes brought on by both human and natural influences. One of the biggest environmental issues endangering the world`s ecosystem is land degradation, which is more prevalent in developing nations. This review focuses on land degradation in Nigeria. Specifically, it provides evidence of land degradation in Nigeria, the sources and effects of land degradation in Nigeria, and potential solutions to land degradation in Nigeria. Process of land degradation mapping and assessment was discussed. It was demonstrated in this study that the application of remote sensing in monitoring land degradation is of high benefit, which is in its ability to offer cost-effective, timely, accurate, and dependable information on degraded lands. Although there is much literature on land degradation, technological advancements point to the necessity for a review that will capture the most recent advanced methodology used in identifying causes and assessing soil degradation. As a result, this review`s importance cannot be overstated.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Biophysical, deforestation, desertification, LULC, monitoring, satellite data

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