Soil Erosion in South Eastern Nigeria: A Review by Okorafor; Okore Okay, Akinbile; Christopher Oluwakunmi, Adeyemo; Adebayo Jonathan, Scientific Research Journal (Scirj), Volume V, Issue IX, September 2017 Edition

Scirj Volume V, Issue IX, September 2017 Edition
ISSN: 2201-2796

Soil Erosion in South Eastern Nigeria: A Review

Okorafor; Okore Okay, Akinbile; Christopher Oluwakunmi, Adeyemo; Adebayo Jonathan

Abstract: The development of gullies and other forms of erosion have become the greatest environmental hazard and disaster rampant in southeastern Nigeria. Agricultural productivity, sustainability and management for food security/sustenance in this region has been undermined and greatly limited by the menace posed by soil erosion while the availability of farmlands for agricultural production and construction activities have been greatly reduced by losses caused by the attendant issues of soil erosion. Through productive review of existing research and field observation this paper presents a comprehensive review of the causes and effects of soil erosion as well as control measures aimed at reducing and mitigating the threats posed by soil erosion within the region. From the study the major causes of soil erosion within the study area were narrowed down to human interference, climatic factors (rainfall), poor geology, undulating topography and soil nature while control measures such as cultivation of vegetative cover, proper soil and water conservation practices, proper crop management techniques and intensive community based campaigns were advised to minimize and control soil erosion and maintain soil quality.

Reference this Paper: Soil Erosion in South Eastern Nigeria: A Review by Okorafor; Okore Okay, Akinbile; Christopher Oluwakunmi, Adeyemo; Adebayo Jonathan published at: "Scientific Research Journal (Scirj), Volume V, Issue IX, September 2017 Edition, Page 30-37 ".

Search Terms: soils, soil erosion, causes of erosion, southeastern Nigeria

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