Mangrove biodiversity in the restoration and sustainability of the Nigerian natural environment
Mangrove biodiversity in the restoration and sustainability of the Nigerian natural environment
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红树林生物多样性在尼日利亚自然环境恢复和可持续性中的作用
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2009
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O. Ogundipe
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O. Adekanmbi;O. Ogundipe
本研究的目的是评估植物多样性和可持续性的拉各斯湿地。为了实现这一目标，对拉各斯及其周边地区的8个地点的红树林群落进行了取样，这些地点是：阿特拉斯湾、五个考里溪、马鲁科、伯杰莫茨、帕拉弗岛、巴耶库、马吉敦和拉各斯海滩大学。对所选泻湖群落内的植被进行了全面的定量植被分析。在8个采样点中，只有2 - Palaver岛和Bayeku的植被保存相对较好。拉各斯大学和马吉敦附近的红树林保存着生物多样性的遗迹。有证据表明，在五考里溪，这是缺乏植被的人为压力。Maroko沼泽已经被草所取代，Berger De莫茨有桑迪底层，高能量的波浪和任何典型的红树林物种的裂缝。研究表明，尼日利亚的红树林沼泽正受到严重的人为威胁。为了确保这些湿地不会很快被遗忘，必须采取切实可行的措施来遏制退化，恢复，维持和保护这一重要的生态系统。
关键词：退化，自然环境，恢复，标准，湿地。
The objective of this study was to evaluate the floral biodiversity and sustainability of Lagos wetlands. In other to achieve this, mangrove communities of 8 localities in Lagos and its environs viz: Atlas Cove, Five Cowrie Creek, Maroko, Berger De Motz, Palaver Island, Bayeku, Majidun and University of Lagos beach were sampled. A comprehensive quantitative vegetation analysis of the vegetation within the selected lagoonal communities was carried out. Of the 8 sampled sites, only 2 - Palaver Island and Bayeku had their vegetation relatively well preserved. Mangrove at the vicinity of University of Lagos and Majidun preserve relics of their biodiversity. There was evidence of anthropogenic stress at Five Cowrie Creek, which is devoid of vegetation. Maroko swamp has been taken over by grasses, Berger De Motz has sandy substratum, high-energy wave and rip of any typical mangrove species. The study reveals that mangrove swamps in Nigeria are under serious anthropogenic threat. To ensure that these wetlands are not soon forgotten, pragmatic measures which must be put in place to curb degradation, restore, sustain and preserve this vital ecosystem are suggested.
Key words: Degradation, natural environment, restoration, standards, wetlands.