The results indicate that the amount of combustible materials present at. Agree kainji lake national park is used to enhance sustainability of tourism resources 4. Check out this guide to reserving a campsite at a florida national park, and get set to go camping. The effect of fires on the vegetation in kainji lake national. Luckily, its a wellkept secret that the offseason is actu. Travelling to nigerias largest kainji lake national park one expects to learn about ecotourism and wildlife and how each impacts the other, but my profound lessons came from the kainji people and how nonconsumerism and voluntary simplicity is a way of life. Management problems of the kainji national park, nigeria ayeni. It was created in 1979 as result of the amalgamation of zugurma game reserves and borgu. The study area kainji lake national park is located between latitudes 09 40 n 10 30 n and longitudes 03 30 e 5 50 e. Once the postlockdown crowds descended upon the great plains and the rocky mountains this summer, social distancing in the great outdoors suddenly seemed like an improbable task. My trip to kainji lake national park and kainji dam travel. Twenty questionnaires were distributed in each of the two sectors randomly. Data were collected from villagers in support zone. Speciesdiversity utilization of salt lick sites at borgu sector of kainji lake national park, nigeria 39 particularly streams and rivers.
The offseason is the best season at these national parks. The park was subsequently reconstituted under acts 36 of 1991 and 46 of 1999 now cap act 65. Kainji lake national park is located in the northwest central part of the country between latitude 940n and 1030n and longitude 330e and 550e in niger and kwara states,500km from lagos and 385 km north east of abuja. May, 2018 kainji lake national park was established in 1979 by the merger of two former non contiguous game reserves borgu and zugurma into one entity. Find the big 5 at lake kainji national park, one of the. If youve reached your golden years and find that you now have more time on your hands to explore our beautiful country, you may want to consider purchasing a national parks and federal recreational lands pass senior annual pass. Ethnobotany and conservation of plant resources of kainji. Study area the study was conducted in kainji lake national park klnp under the borgu sector of the park. Evaluation of the current habitat condition of kob kobus. This study was carriedout at borgu sector of kainji lake national park klnp, nigeria. Lake national park,to examine the level of maintenance of the recreational facilities at kainji lake national park, to access the maintenance of the park environment for visitors delight methodology this study made use of quantitative method the use of questionnaire to collect data from. Just as water and food supply, salt lick constitute one. This paper presents preliminary observations on the extent and effects of.
My trip to kainji lake national park kainji lake national park klnp was the first national park to be established among the eight that are currently present in nigeria. It was created in 1968 by the construction of the kainji dam and covers an area of 500 square miles 1,300 square km. In addition to adapting to our new normal in the wake of the public health crisis, many people are also getting back into the swing of ordinary life to. With this, kainji lake national park is in category ii of protected area pa managed mainly for ecosystem protection and recreation. While national parks are clearly to be conserved, they are also to provide for the enjoyment of the people. Introduction the ecosystem is now constantly changing due to population increase. You wont want to miss any of the beautiful parks on this list, which range from the common spots like yellowstone or yosemite to the lesserknown parks like glacier. Assessment of community participation in protected area. The park is located at the boundary between the sudan and the northern guinea savanna keay, 1959 and lies. An assessment of the impact of kainji lake national park. The table above shows t he influx of tourist in to kainji lake national park within the year 2009 to 2015. Total enumerations of woody plants were carried out, taking records of plant species in five 100m x 100m plots.
It covers an area of about 5340 km2 and the most important landmark of the park is kainji lake. S national park as laid down in the national park service of organic act of 1916. The study was conducted in borgu sector of kainji lake national park covering an area of 3970. Vertebrates have complex nutritional requirement in the form of chemical elements. Pdf analysis of poaching activities in kainji lake national. The united states is home to 58 national parks, each with its own unique beauty and landscape.
Microbiological characteristics of waters in the major. However, provision should also be made for monitoring the performance of the employed members of host communities. In this dynamic situation, accurate and meaningful data on land use are essential for change detection. Its not all hiking, fishing, and camping at americas national parks. The entire park borgu and zuguruma sectors which lies between latitude 9 40. The study objectives were to document local knowledge on uses, status and sustain. Florida national parks are filled with wonders that include crystal clear springs, exciting hiking trails and even beautiful beaches. From alaska to florida and maine to california, youll find thousands of acres of untouched and pictureperfect land scattered across the country. Biodiversity conservation and community participation in kainji. Spatiotemporal analysis of landuse and landcover changes in. A keynote address read at the national seminar on national resources conservation policy, nigeria. It covers a park of niger and kwara state and has an area extent of 5340. Kainji lake national park is one of the largest parks in nigeria. The abundant wildlife in the game preserves include baboons, duikers, hippopotami, hyenas, kobs, roan antelopes, and warthogs.
International archives of multidisciplinary study original. Kainji lake national park knlp headquarters wawa is situated 560 kilometres 350 mi north of lagos, close to the border with the republic of benin. Speciesdiversity utilization of salt lick sites at borgu. It was formed in 1968 and is a part of niger state and kebbi state. Kainji national park is one of the national parks in nigeria. Evaluation of roan antelope habitats hippotragus equinus. Between 20092010, 7800 nigerians and 9 foreigners was recorded which increased to 14200. Methodology study area the kainji lake national park klnp was established in 1979 by the merger of two former game. National parks are special natural areas set aside for recreation.
The study was conducted in kainji lake national park klnp under the borgu sector of the park. Derived from the birnin gwari kingdom established over years ago 120 1250 ad tourist sites include 200 year old mosque, bugai mountain pond, traditional pot graves and seasonal waterfall. The effects of fires on the vegetation in kainji lake national park, nigeria. Just as water and food supply, salt lick constitute one of the requirements expected in an ecological unit. Advertisement national park is a term used to denote a reserved area of land owned by the governme.
This park integrates the borgu game reserve as well as the zugurma game reserve which is to the southeast in niger state. This paper describes the nature of fires and their effects on floristic composition, herbage dry matter and soils in three vegetation types in kainji lake national park, nigeria. Seasonal variation in herd size of roan antelope hippotragus. Rural peoples awareness of wildlife resources conservation around kainji lake national park. Check out these unusual, but entertaining activities available in the nations. Pdf ecotourism and its effect on wildlife of kainji lake. Population density, diversity and abundance of antelope. Learn more information about national parks in the national parks channel. National park system helps in the developmentof ecotourism in 4. George wright forum is the philosophical and legal foundation of u.
It was established in 1978 and it covers an area of about 5340. Phytoplankton dynamics of river oli in kainji lake national. Kainji lake national park klnp was the first national park to be established among the eight that are currently present in nigeria. Be the first to discover secret destinations, travel hacks, and more. The first national park in nigeria was founded in 1979 as kainji lake. He started his early education at the local education authority primary school, bussa 19681973, where he obtained primary school leaving certificate and. Wilderness experience, park viewing, bird watching, lake crushing, historicalcultural site viewing, sport fishing and recreation. Assessment of wildlife conservation awareness and practices. Humanwildlife conflict around kainji lake national park. This study therefore aimed at examining the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of water samples from the borgu sector of kainji lake national park, nigeria. The park is rich in wildlife which include baboons, duikers, hippopotamus, hyenas, kobs, roan antelope, and warthogs. By proceeding, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use. Kainji lake national park is located in the northcentral part of the country between latitude 9045n and. This study examined the participation of communities in the biodiversity conservation of kanji lake national park.
Pdf ecotourism and its effect on wildlife of kainji lake national park. Kainji lake national park hippo pool the nations premier national park was established by the amalgamation of two former game reservesborgu and zugurma in 1976 and the legal instrument setting it up was promulgated in 1979i. The biggest of these parks is the gashaka gumti national park which stretches for 6402 km 2 in adamawa and taraba states. My trip to kainji lake national park and kainji dam. How my trip to kainji lake national park taught powerful. In each of the habitat types, kobs were sighted and counted. This two fold mission is at the heart of most public parks and related areas.
The study area is kainji lake national park, nigeria. The park is located at the boundary between the sudan and the northern guinea savanna keay, 1959 and lies between latitude 90 40and 9 0 23n and longitude 3 0 40 and 5 0 47e figure 1. There are two rivers in the park namely, oli menei, doro and manyara rivers location. Population structure and distribution of buffon kob kobus. Ecotourism and its effect on wildlife of kainji lake. Biodiversity conservation problems and their implications on. Pdf analysis of poaching activities in kainji lake. It comprises two sectors, borgu game reserve and zugurma game reserve, which are separated by kainji lake. Kainji lake national park was established in 1979 by the amalgamation of two game reserves borgu and zugurma under decree 46 of 29th july 1997, thereby making it the premier national park in nigeria ayeni, 2007. Klnp is located in the north west central part of nigeria between niger and kwara states. Microbiological characteristics of waters in the major rivers. The novel coronavirus has completely reshaped daily life for people around the world. Although sand dunes and sambisa game reserve cannot be accessed by tourists due to insecurity. Kainji national park is a national park in niger state and kwara state, nigeria.
Kainji lake national park was established in 1979 by the amalgamation of two formal game reserves borgu and zugurma under decree 46 of 29 th july 1997, thereby making kainji lake national park the premier national park in nigeria ayeni, 2007. On its western shore, lake kainji national park, including the borgu and zugurma game reserves, has promoted the tourism industry. Evaluation of the current habitat condition of kob kobus kob. Tuna 1992 materials and methods study area the study was conducted in borgu sector of kainji lake national park which covers an area of 3,970. Kainji lake, in north central nigeria, is a reservoir on the niger river, formed by the kainji dam. Established in 1978, it covers an area of about 5,341 km2 2,062 sq mi. Kainji lake national park is faced with high rate of poaching ijeomah et al. The park is located at latitude 9 50 19 n and longitude 4 34 24. Pdf the influx of tourists into a protected area, if not controlled, may do more. Haruna research abstract the study was conducted to generate baseline data for the conservation and sustainable use of woody resources in kainji lake national park. Map of kainji lake national park showing borgu and zugurma sectors.
Hippopotamus in oli river of kainji lake national park 01. Keywords kainji lake national park, antelopes, density, diversity, abundance 1. National parks exist to preserve the natural environment and provide a chance to see both historic and natural sites for years to come. Kainji national park consist of a park of kainji lake fishing is restricted, borgu game reserve and zugurma game reserve. The park is made up of two sectors namely, borgu 3970 km2 and zugurma 1. The bourgu sector by itself covers an area of over 3,929 sq. Kainji lake national park was established by decree 46 of 1979 and is located in niger and kwara states of nigeria, is 560 km north of lagos, close to the border with the republic of benin. Aug 01, 2019 the eight national parks of nigeria covering 20,156 km 2, or about 3% of nigerias total area, play a vital role in conservation. It also promote its ecotourism potential, which the management objectives of kainji lake national park can be summarize as follows. The park, which is the premier national park in nigeria was established in 1979 by the merger of two former game reserves, borgu game reserve located in niger and kwara states and zurguma game reserve located in. Its reservoir, kainji lake, supports irrigation and fishing projects in the states in which it lies. Management problems of the kainji national park, nigeria. The two sectors borgu and zugurma of klnp lie approximately between latitudes 940n and 10 30 n and longitudes.
Kainji national park was established in nigeria by decree no 46 in 1979. Pdf challenges of wildlife management in kainji lake national park, nigeria was studied to determine the constraints to effective management. Phytoplankton dynamics of river oli in kainji lake. Tourist sites kainji dam and hyropower station and mungo park site. It is necessary to understand the dynamic nature of emerging lulc types of an area, which may have been impacted over time. National parks can national parks exist to preserve the natural environment and provide a chance to see. Hence management should take effective measure to curb this fastrising problem. Ibrahim musa goni was born on the 3rd day of april 1958 in bussa, niger state. Implications of management practices on the physiognomic. Klnp is a transitional zone between the sudan and northern guinea savanna types drb 2004. Kainji lake national park, antelopes, density, diversity, abundance 1. Kainji lake national park klnp lies on latitude 9 50 19 n and longitude 4 34 24 e. Summary nigeria recently created its first national park, the kainji lake national game park.
Profile of the conservator general national park service, ibrahim musa goni dr. Structured questionnaires were designed and distributed among park staff according the ranks. Kainji lake national park is one of the nigerias oldest national park, which was established in 1976. The increase in human population has led to the release of anthropogenic materials that are harmful to the atmosphere. Oct 15, 2016 kainji lake national park is located in the northwest central part of the country between latitude 940n and 1030n and longitude 330e and 550e in niger and kwara states,500km from lagos and 385 km north east of abuja the federal capital. Kob in kaiji lake national park for proper management and also to know the militating factors on their growth and distribution. Before you settle for another session of bingewatching your favorite program, consider. Kainji lake national park a brief walk into one of nigerias. This paper presents preliminary observations on the extent and. The lake kainji national park can be found in kwara state and was founded in 1979. Nigeria recently created its first national park, the kainji lake national game park. Kainji lake national park is located in the northwest central part of the country between latitude 940n and 1030n and longitude 330e and 550e in niger and kwara states,500km from lagos and 385 km north east of abuja the federal capital.
Kainji lake, reservoir on the niger river, on the border between niger and kebbi states, in western nigeria. The effect of fires on the vegetation in kainji lake. Established in 1978, it covers an area of about 5,341 km 2 2,062 sq mi. The next day i visited the kainji lake national park and the kainji hydroelectric power plant. Fire is an important traditional tool in tropical land management. The borgu sector of the park covers an area of 3,970. An assessment of the impact of kainji lake national park in.
Abundance and distribution of kob kobus kob kob, erxeleben. Spatiotemporal analysis of landuse and landcover changes. The study area for this article was kainji national park which is a national park in niger state and kwara state, nigeria. Jasem issn 1119 8362 full text available online at j. Kainji lake national park knlp, situated around the lake, is nigerias oldest national park, established in 1976. These activities are fast entering into the core area of the park. The park, which is the premier national park in nigeria was established in 1979 by the merger of two former game reserves, borgu game reserve located in niger and kwara states and zurguma game reserve located in niger state. The study shows that kainji lake national park has contributed positively to the growth and development of ecotourism in niger state and has also helped in the. Ecotourism and its effect on wildlife of kainji lake national. But even inside the national parks created purposely for protection of species. Kainji lake national park is one of the nigerias oldest national park, which was.
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