Journal of
Ecology and The Natural Environment

  • Abbreviation: J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9847
  • DOI: 10.5897/JENE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 408

Review

Assessment of land use/cover impacts on runoff and sediment yield using hydrologic models: A review

Ndulue, E. L.*
  • Ndulue, E. L.*
  • Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Mbajiorgu, C.C.
  • Mbajiorgu, C.C.
  • Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ugwu, S. N.
  • Ugwu, S. N.
  • Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ogwo, V.
  • Ogwo, V.
  • Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ogbu, K. N.
  • Ogbu, K. N.
  • Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 04 November 2014
  •  Accepted: 28 November 2014
  •  Published: 27 February 2015

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