Effects of Quarry Activities on Arable Crop Production in …
According to Eta et al. (2019), there are two main effects of quarry activities: decrease in crop yields due to particulate matter released during quarry activities, which make …
According to Eta et al. (2019), there are two main effects of quarry activities: decrease in crop yields due to particulate matter released during quarry activities, which make …
The impact assessment study revealed that the activity not only disturbs the natural environment especially, hydrology, air quality and noise levels, ecology, land use and soil stability but has profound influence on the socio-economic factors of human health and immunity, displacement, etc., of the quarrying-hit areas.
Perceived Effects of Quarry Activities on Arable Crop ... State, Nigeria *Eta, H. C., Idiku, F. O. and Dan, U. N. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, University of Calabar, Nigeria. ... Accepted 12 June, 2019 Quarry activities are important to modern day life and the socio-economic development of local communities. However ...
This study examined the impact of quarry activities on air quality around the neighbouring localities in Ogun State. Eight locations were selected; Isara, Idode, …
However, quarrying activities have a negative effect on the surrounding towns, the environment, and the health and safety of the workers and residents of the quarries such as landscape degradation, habitat destruction, air and water pollution, and noise pollution . Despite the negative effects that quarrying has on the environment, …
The results gotten indicated that the lifestyles of the people are still below high standard with only 7% of the respondents earning above N40,000:000 (forty thousand …
crop farmers. Eta et al. (2019) among others worked on perceived effects of quarry activities on vegetables using mean scores without analyzing the effects on farmer's profitability hence this study. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of quarry activities on the
socio economic effects of quarry activities in nigeria socio economic of quarry Impact on the SocioEconomic Environment415 Кб An assessment of the impacts with and without mitigation ƒ The standard assessment conventions used in the socioeconomic assessment are presented in Chapter 4 of this reportThe remainder will bring aggregate …
This comprehensive review delves into the multifaceted impacts of quarrying on local communities and the environment, highlighting challenges such as habitat destruction, air, noise, water pollution, environmental degradation, and socioeconomic disparities.
Quarry industry and its products play an important role in any economy in the world. This study examined the impact of quarry activities on air quality around the neighbouring localities in Ogun ...
The variables that were investigated include the socio-economic characteristics, challenges associated with quarry sites, quarrying activities effect on human properties and psychological health ...
Quarrying activities in Narok Town ward have played an important role in the economic development and infrastructural development, however it has brought …
Rock quarry provides needed materials used in the road and building construction thus has significant impact on the economy. The aim of this investigation is to look into the socio-economics and health impact of the quarry sites on the surrounding locations in Ogun State. Two hundred copies of structured questionnaire were administered to elicit socio …
Investigation on human perspective on the impacts of quarry activities on the natural environment remains limited. This study gauged residents' perceptions of the ecological consequences of quarry operations. A meticulously structured questionnaire was dispensed among 214 s, chosen at random, in the vicinity of Sanlong …
Quarry industry and its products play an important role in any economy in the world. This study examined the impact of quarry activities on air quality around the neighbouring localities in Ogun State. Eight locations were selected; Isara, Idode, Iwaye, Ogbere, Ilagbe, Adelokun, Baaki Ake, and Igodo. Air quality was assessed for the concentration of CO2, …
1.6.5 Socio-economic activities 15. 1.6.6Land use and land cover 16 ... is one of many examples of the poor application of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Nigeria. On a visit to the quarry sites of Julius Berger, Setraco, Arab Contractors, HongyumMining Industrial Company in the Federal Capital Territory that week, The …
Quarryinghas diversifying effects on the environment and human activities as most of these quarry are located within residential areas especially around Mpape community of Bwari Area Council, FCT, Abuja and environs. Their operations are obviously not been carried out with world best practices. The study is aimed at carrying out spatio-temporal …
Socio-Economics and Health Impact of Quarry Sites on the Surrounding Localities in Ogun State, Nigeria. December 2023. DOI: 10.48198/NJPAS/23.A04. …
Nigeria (Mallo, 2010), general socio-economic effects of quarrying activities (Liman (2016), the impacts of quarrying in Ishiagu area (Chimbo 2008), while Aloh (2004) and …
The economic impact of displacement is signi cant in northern . ... socio-economic activities in Y obe State. The International ... Various indicators suggest that poverty is a major obstacle to ...
Environmental effects such as land degradation and pollution of various forms (air, ground vibration and noise) in the surrounding communities where the mining activities (quarry operations) are ...
This study focused on the socio-economic impact of granite stone engagement on workers' livelihood in Nigeria; its objectives include examining the socio-economic …
A socio-economic assessment of the inundated pits in the area revealed that pit users made financial gains from the biological resources of the pits when exchanged inmarket places under direct use value of the resources. ... Nigeria. Quarrying activities affect vegetation cover by hindering it from performing its biological roles among which is ...
ii examine the impact of quarry industries on the physical and socio-economic aspects of residents in the study area; iii assess the environmental impact of quarry in the study area using buffer zone of 3 km radius; and iv examine the effect of quarry industrial pollution on the health of residents in the study area 3.
A significant socio-economic impact of quarry was seen in improvement in social status; 13.1% and 50.0% of the ... Livelihood, granite stone, quarry jobs, Nigeria 1. INTRODUCTION Quarrying activities has led to development of infrastructure, created employment opportunities, growth of towns and ... of economic activities, further …
Socio-economic impact of Granite Stone Quarry Engagement on workers' Livelihood in Ondo and Edo states, Nigeria. ABUAD J Eng Res Dev. 2019; 2:10-15. …
Quarrying activities in the area were perceived to have both positive and negative impacts on the livelihood of people and the environment. Some of the most …
Finally, the crushing of boulders produced a lot of noise which is seen as noise pollution for the communities surrounding the quarrying sites. Summary on Socio-Economic Effects of Quarrying Activities One of …
The various technical steps involved in the quarry operations are explained below. 3.1.1 Planning Stage This stage is characterized by the conduct of various studies to ascertain the economic, financial and environmental viability of the proposed quarry operation. Socio-economic surveys, health impact assessment, geophysical survey and ...
The Socio-Economic Effects of Human Trafficking in Nigeria. ... Nigeria occupies the ignoble position of a source, transit and destination country for trafficking in the recent times, the scourge ...