Role of Traditional Conservation Method in In-Situ Biodiversity Conservation in the Rainforest Zone of South-Western Nigeria

Onyekwelu, Jonathan C.; Olusola, J. A.

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“…The high number of tree species recorded in this study agreed with the other previous studies which concluded that sacred forest of West Africa act as vital refuge for forest biodiversity [10,27,29,30,31].…”

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“…It also confirmed the diverse nature of sacred forest and it is an important conservation site [4,12]. The number of tree species recorded in this study was within the range of tree species composition recorded in Osun-Osogbo sacred grove with 61 tree species [10]. It was similar to 52 tree species recorded in Igbara-Oke sacred grove in Nigeria by Oyelowo et al [12].…”

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confidence: 87%

“…fact that it has an inherent link with the host community who depend highly on the forest for timber, fuel wood, and other wood products for their livelihood which can easily result in the depletion of the tree species. Most of the tree species recorded in the study area were also recorded in other sacred forests in Nigeria [10,13,27]. A good number of them are of high economic value, such species included; Ceiba pentandra, Elaeis guinensis, Irvingia gabonensis, Khaya grandifoliola, Milicia excelsa, Terminalia superba, Pterocarpus spp, and many others.…”

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“…Many communities around the world have reasons behind their protection of sacred grooves. Some of these reasons are based on religious practices [9,10] burial grounds [11] and watershed conservation [4,12].…”

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“…In Nigeria, the role of sacred groves in the conservation of biodiversity are well recognized and documented [10,13,14,15,16]. Studies have demonstrated that, sacred groves possess a great heritage of diverse gene pool of many forest species having socio-religious attachment with a lot of medicinal values [11].…”

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Tree Species Composition and Diversity of Ipinu-Igede Sacred Forest in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

Ikyaagba

Amonum

Okwoche

2019

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The role of sacred forest/sacred groves in the conservation of biodiversity is well recognised and documented. Despite the importance of sacred forests in conservation, data of flora species composition and diversity in many sacred forests still remain scanty. The study was conducted to provide baseline data on tree species composition and diversity of Ipinu-Igede sacred forest with a view to promote the role of sacred forest in flora conservation in the area. Systematic sampling technique was adopted for the study. A base line transect of 2 km long was established and five (5) other transects 2 km long were laid at regular interval of 500 km apart. On each transect, 4 sampling plots of 50 mx50 m were established at a regular interval of 500m apart. Within the 50 m x50 m plots, trees with diameter at breast height (DBH)≥10 cm were identified and enumerated. Species Important Value Index (IVI), species richness, species evenness and species diversity were estimated. A total number of 50 tree species in 19 families were recorded. Cola gigantea was the most important tree species with IVI of 14.56, this was followed by Harungana madagascariensis with 13.14. Caesalpinioideae was the dominant family with 6 species, 48.15% of the families were represented by only one species. The species richness was D=9.436, Species JAERI, 18(3): 1-10, 2019; Article no.JAERI.48054 2 Evenness was E´=0.7668 and species diversity was H=3.646. Thirty percent (30%) of the tree species were in the DBH class of 1-40cm indicating good regeneration status of the sacred forest. Acknowledgement of the traditional practices by scientists and other actors in natural resources conservation will help in promoting forest conservation. Original Research Article

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Tree Species Composition and Diversity of Ipinu-Igede Sacred Forest in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

Ikyaagba

Amonum

Okwoche

2019

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Understory species diversity, regeneration and recruitment potential of sacred groves in south west Nigeria

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BackgroundGlobal species extinction rates due to forest conversions are increasing. Ecologists, conservationists and governments have adopted various conservation methods. Sacred grove is one conservation option that has gained attention in recent time. We assessed understory species diversity, regeneration and recruitment potentials of four sacred groves in southwestern Nigeria. number of seedlings > saplings > overstory trees or number of seedlings > saplings ≤ overstory trees. The good regeneration status was further confirmed by the good species recruitment in the understory. Some tree species were found to be unique to some sacred groves while some species that were absent in protected forests existed in the groves. The presence of these unique tree species indicated the potential of sacred groves in conserving important tree species. The high regeneration could be attributed to strict access restrictions in the groves, and the taboos and myths feared by the people. However, the high influx of people into sacred groves for festivals and rituals, which results in trampling and burning of seedlings, is a threat to the diversity, regeneration and recruitment potentials of the groves. ConclusionHigh regeneration and recruitment status maintained in all the sacred groves in this study were achieved using taboos, cultural and traditional methods. These methods could be incorporated in managing forest reserves in Southwestern Nigeria.

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An appraisal of tree and fauna species diversity and distribution of Osogbo sacred grove, Osun State, Nigeria

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2022

FREIJ

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Appraisal of tree and fauna species is crucial; this ensures effective conservation of the forests and their resources. This study aims at an appraisal of tree and fauna species diversity in Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, Nigeria for record update, knowledge, and monitoring species status for conservation management. A total of 70 tree species belonging to 26 families were recorded. The tree species in the Fabaceae and Apocynaceae families were the most abundant. Tree species richness indices for the three zones were 2.16, 1.89, and 1.72, respectively. Most of the tree species encountered were in the IUCN categories of vulnerable (6.7%), least concerning (71.1%), and not evaluated (71.1%). The result revealed that the core zone was richer and more diverse than the buffer and the outer zones, with diversity indices of 3.06, 2.995, and 2.16, respectively. The fauna species diversity and richness index were 3.40 and 2.35, respectively. The least vulnerable fauna species were 86.4%, with 6.8% vulnerable. Class Aves has the highest percentage of 61.4%, with Gastropoda being the least-represented (2.3%). Mona monkeys were the most sighted fauna species in the area. Thus, there is an urgent need to increase the level of security around the sacred grove and to ensure sustainable management strategies are fully implemented in the study area.

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Role of Traditional Conservation Method in In-Situ Biodiversity Conservation in the Rainforest Zone of South-Western Nigeria

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Tree Species Composition and Diversity of Ipinu-Igede Sacred Forest in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

Tree Species Composition and Diversity of Ipinu-Igede Sacred Forest in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

Understory species diversity, regeneration and recruitment potential of sacred groves in south west Nigeria

An appraisal of tree and fauna species diversity and distribution of Osogbo sacred grove, Osun State, Nigeria

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