Effective protection against anthropogenic activities of land adjacent old Oyo National Park, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined some uncontrolled anthropogenic activities around land adjacent Old Oyo National Park (OONP), Nigeria and suggested measures for its effective management. Proportionate stratified random sampling design was used to select respondents. Data were collected using a combination of structured and open-ended questionnaire as well as participatory methods: Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) and Participatory Rural Appraisal Technique (PRAT) at 10% sampling intensity. All generated data were subjected to calculations, descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation and ANOVA analyses. Pearson correlation results revealed that farming activities were significant (P<0.01). ANOVA of all farming activities was significant at (P<0.05). Hunting activities were significant at (P<0.01). ANOVA of all hunting activities was significant at (P<0.05). The use of fire was significant (P<0.01). Based on the established uncontrolled anthropogenic activities in the study area, there is need to effectively manage the buffer zone of Old Oyo National Park to control human activities within its adjacent land.

Keywords: Buffer zone, Anthropogenic activities, Management, Old Oyo National Park