A study on the impact of soil erosion and control strategies - a case study of Idah town in Idah local government area, Kogi state Department:Urban and Regional Planning By: HadjiEedriz207 Project ID: 802 Rating: (3.2) votes: 11 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe menace of soil erosion to any settlement is a threat not only to the structures (environment) but also to human life. Soil erosion in Idah town is a major environmental problem ravaging the society. The purpose of this study hence is to appraised the past soil erosion control strategies in Idah town so as to suggest workable soil erosion control measures. Relevant data collected from the government department that is from State and Local government, Questionnaire were administered to 316 respondent through random sampling and sight inspection was adopted to observe an area of serious erosion. Tabulation and percentage were used to analyze and interpret data collection. Based on the analysis of the data collected, findings show that, soil erosion is the most pronounced environmental hazard in Idah, caused by rainfall, soil exposure and lack drainage facilities among others. This affects the roads, buildings, agricultural activities, and the entire environment. To curb this menace of soil erosion, a lot has to be done by ways of constructing drainage system, adopting better farming practice, planting of tress/wards and a combined effort of both the government and the community. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Urban and Regional Planning project topics and materials you might be interested in»The impact of small-scale industries in rural areas (a case study of Umunwarahu village in Obodoukwu, Ideato north Local Government Area of Imo state»Residents perception on housing quality (a case study of Imo housing estate, Umuguma)»Public perception of solid waste management in Trans-Amadi industrial area of Port-Harcourt»A dissertation proposal on impact of citizen participation in community development (a case study of Ibeku in Aboh Mbaise L.G.A Imo state)»A study on the impact of soil erosion and control strategies - a case study of Idah town in Idah local government area, Kogi state»To assess the performance of Sagbama local government council in the development of Sagbama communities»A history of industrialization in Kano state between 1967 - 2007»Impact of urban expansion on infrastructure - a case study of Etiosa local government area, Lagos state, Nigeria»Analysis of urban sprawl in Gwale LGA, Kano state»The effects of industrial solid waste disposal on the environment in Trans-amadi industrial area of Portharcourt»The effects of overcrowding on housing quality (a case study of Akwakuma Owerri north, Imo state»Impact of urban expansion of Owerri on the surrounding hinterlands (a case study of Amakohia)»Intercity transportation (a case study of Transport Corpration of Anambra State (TRACAS) Awka»A study of accidents at road junction»Assessment of encroachment on floodplain along river Kubanni Zaria, Kaduna state