Ornithology and conservation activities in Elizade University: promoting bird and habitat conservation in Nigeria
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2019-06
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Proceeding of FBASCON2019
Abstract
Ornithology has a strong impact on the effective conservation of biological diversity; and,
the protection of birds and their habitats extend refuge to other species. Although birds
have been an integral component of the environment, there is limited public understanding
of this bird-environmental relationship and the
need for its sustainability. An effective way to
sustain this relationship can be through the engagement and integration of the general public
including individual, groups, communities, academic institutions and government and nongovernment institutions, in ornithological activities. This enhances individual understanding of the ecological values of birds, help mitigate non-sustainable human threats to birds,
and motivate environmental friendly consciousness. Field training, building capacity,
conservation education and awareness creation
in ornithology and related fields are usually
fundamental steps in this approach; and scientists need to acknowledge the significance of
this aspect of their research activities. At the
Department of Biological Sciences Elizade
University, part of our research activities focused on the conservation and ecology of
birds. The objectives are to assess and monitor
bird abundance and diversity within the forest
and surrounding habitats; embark on conservation education to create awareness for birds
and habitats protection and; train individuals
and students in ornithology and conservation
research skills.
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Conservation, Bird, Ornithology, habitat conservation, Elizade University, Nigeria