Composition and Mapping of Tree Species in the University of Lagos Campus, Yaba Akoka, Nigeria

Authors

  • Farhan Jimba MOSHOOD Department of Forest Production and Products, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Simeon Oluwatobi ADELEKE Department of Surveying and Geo-informatics, University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • Esther Omolara OLAYEMI Natural Resources Conservation Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • Taofiq Maijindadi IBRAHIM Department of Surveying and Geo-informatics, University of Lagos, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46325/afj.v7i1.149

Keywords:

University of Lagos, Tree species, Mapping, Taxonomic families, Relative density.

Abstract

The study assessed the composition and mapping of tree species in the University of Lagos campus, Yaba Akoko, Nigeria. Stratified random sampling was employed for the study. Nine hundred and forty-five (945) individual trees belonging to 16 taxonomic families were sampled in the study. Terminalia superba (RD = 18.20%) was the most abundant species. The Shannon-Wienner and Margalef indices for the study area were 2.819 and 4.817, respectively. The local status of tree species revealed that the majority (44%) were threatened/endangered. The pooled mean for the Dbh of the trees in the study area was 45.15±0.89 cm. The diameter class 60 - <70 cm had the highest number of trees (184) while 90 - <100 cm diameter class had the least (23). The study recommends that the university management should set up a committee to address the management and conservation of trees on campus.

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Published

2023-06-21

How to Cite

MOSHOOD, F. J. ., ADELEKE, S. O. ., OLAYEMI, E. O. ., & IBRAHIM, T. M. . (2023). Composition and Mapping of Tree Species in the University of Lagos Campus, Yaba Akoka, Nigeria. Agriculture and Forestry Journal, 7(1), 6–15. https://doi.org/10.46325/afj.v7i1.149

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): V7.N1.2023

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