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Ayodele Owonubi

Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria; Federal College of Forestry, Jos; Department of Horticulture and Landscape Technology, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Soil Erosion Risk Assessment: a Case Study of the Jos Plateau, Nigeria

Ayodele Owonubi*

Soil erosion is a treat to global food security. The objective of this study was to evaluate factors influencing erosion on the arable lands of the Jos Plateau, and to estimate the extent of soil erosion in the area. Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) model was used to evaluate soil erosion processes in the study area. This was facilitated with th...

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Research Article Vol. 30, Issue 3

Evaluation of Soil Development on an Erosional Landscape of the Nigerian Guinea Savanna

Ayodele Owonubi*

Soil landscape relationship is an essential tool for evaluating soil development. This study was carried out to evaluate soil development on an erosional land- scape of the Nigerian guinea savanna. Field studies were carried out by augering to a depth of 105 cm and by studying soil profiles along gully walls and stream channels in selected location...

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