Need for Geo-scientific Maps for a Reasonable Planning and Physical Development of Coastal and Wetland Areas of Nigeria

Meshida, E. A; Ayolabi, E. A

dc.contributor.author	Meshida, E. A
dc.contributor.author	Ayolabi, E. A
dc.date.accessioned	2022-07-19T09:52:24Z
dc.date.available	2022-07-19T09:52:24Z
dc.date.issued	2011
dc.identifier.citation	MESHIDA, E. A. and AYOLABI, E. A. (2011). Need for Geo-scientific Maps for a Reasonable Planning and Physical Development of Coastal and Wetland Areas of Nigeria. Proceedings of the Environmental Management Conference, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/778
dc.description.abstract	The provision of various categories of Land Use Maps is fundamental to the planning and physical development of any area worldwide. The recent spate of wetland area development in different parts of Nigeria due to pressure on land without maps for planning is very dangerous and objectionable. This paper highlights the need for an urgent Governmental Policy to embark on the scientific production of maps for planning. Geo-scientific maps, such as Engineering Geological, Geotechnical, Remote Sensing and Seismic monitoring Maps of Coastal and wetland areas in particular, are urgently required for reasonable and economical planning. Some of the dangers inherent in the non availability of these maps are highlighted, with examples from the mega city of Lagos.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	en_US
dc.subject	Geo-scientific maps	en_US
dc.subject	physical development	en_US
dc.subject	coastal and wetland areas	en_US
dc.title	Need for Geo-scientific Maps for a Reasonable Planning and Physical Development of Coastal and Wetland Areas of Nigeria	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US