African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Ecosystem modification and land use change in South East Nigeria: Realities and prospects for conservation

Nwabueze, I. Igu
  • Nwabueze, I. Igu
  • Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Chinero, N. Ayogu
  • Chinero, N. Ayogu
  • Department of Geography, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ngozi, V. Okolo
  • Ngozi, V. Okolo
  • Department of Environmental Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Joseph, O. Duluora
  • Joseph, O. Duluora
  • Department of Environmental Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Peter, I. Eburu
  • Peter, I. Eburu
  • Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 21 January 2023
  •  Accepted: 02 March 2023
  •  Published: 31 March 2023

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