Iwena (2008), define erosion as a process whereby the
top soil is gradually removed, that is, transported away by erosion agent such
as wind, water and ice, in order words it can also be define as the gradual
removal of the top soil or layer of the soil through the action of wind, water
and ice.
top soil is gradually removed, that is, transported away by erosion agent such
as wind, water and ice, in order words it can also be define as the gradual
removal of the top soil or layer of the soil through the action of wind, water
and ice.
Erosion on soil has posted treat to man’s environment
due to weaning away of the surface of the soil by various natural regent such
as wind, water and ice (Umoru, 2003). Erosion has caused a great havoc to man
and his physical or natural way and through induced cause. Erosion on soil in Sapele
has caused a great damage to lives and properties; it has created environmental
imbalance as well polluted drinking water or sources of water due to the
deposit of debris into the environment.
due to weaning away of the surface of the soil by various natural regent such
as wind, water and ice (Umoru, 2003). Erosion has caused a great havoc to man
and his physical or natural way and through induced cause. Erosion on soil in Sapele
has caused a great damage to lives and properties; it has created environmental
imbalance as well polluted drinking water or sources of water due to the
deposit of debris into the environment.
Umoru (2003) opined that man has contributed to his
problem in many ways by constructing roads without a drainage system which
result in washing away of the top soil and flooding etc. Erosion in soil has
led to the pollution of water bodies meant for drinking and other domestic
purpose by washing in some poisonous chemicals deposited by man in his
environment. Soil erosion affects people
particularly as a result of absence of good drainage system. Also the
foundation of most building are in shambles and are almost at the point of
total collapse, while some have collapsed, mostly the building found in some
quarters in Sapele community.
problem in many ways by constructing roads without a drainage system which
result in washing away of the top soil and flooding etc. Erosion in soil has
led to the pollution of water bodies meant for drinking and other domestic
purpose by washing in some poisonous chemicals deposited by man in his
environment. Soil erosion affects people
particularly as a result of absence of good drainage system. Also the
foundation of most building are in shambles and are almost at the point of
total collapse, while some have collapsed, mostly the building found in some
quarters in Sapele community.
Following the tread in urbanization our environment
has been greatly degraded which has resulted to unhealthy inhabitation instead
of man to enjoy the environment he rather endures if this calls for a proper
attention to the environment in order to make it safe by controlling the
activities of man predispose him to attack, leading environmental disaster like
the flooding, soil pollution, land erosion and other environmental problems.
has been greatly degraded which has resulted to unhealthy inhabitation instead
of man to enjoy the environment he rather endures if this calls for a proper
attention to the environment in order to make it safe by controlling the
activities of man predispose him to attack, leading environmental disaster like
the flooding, soil pollution, land erosion and other environmental problems.
Pacifica (2009), opined that erosion on soil has been a
major or environmental problem in the world and it is a natural process that
has increased dramatically by human. He went further to say that land use for industrial,
agricultural purpose generally experience significantly greater erosion than
that of land under natural vegetation. The problem of erosion on soil in Sapele
Local Government Area can be reduced or limited by improving in land use
practice in Sapele, using techniques such as terrace building, conservation,
construction of drainage system, tillage practice and planting of trees in Sapele
Local Government.
major or environmental problem in the world and it is a natural process that
has increased dramatically by human. He went further to say that land use for industrial,
agricultural purpose generally experience significantly greater erosion than
that of land under natural vegetation. The problem of erosion on soil in Sapele
Local Government Area can be reduced or limited by improving in land use
practice in Sapele, using techniques such as terrace building, conservation,
construction of drainage system, tillage practice and planting of trees in Sapele
Local Government.
