Human population growth and environmental resources conservation in the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the impact of human population growth on environmental resources conservation in the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. Two null hypotheses were formulated to guide and direct the study. Literature was reviewed based on the sub- variables of the study. The survey research design was adopted for the study. A sample of 791 respondents was used for the study. The sample was selected through stratified and simple random sampling techniques. A Four-Point Modified Likert Scale Instrument entitled, “Impact of Human Population Growth on Environmental Resources Conservation in the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria” (HPGERCSSDCRSNQ) was validated by experts who vetted the items developed. The reliability estimate of the instruments was established through the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) statistics. The result of the analysis revealed that human population growth is significantly related to environmental resources conservation. It was then concluded that human population growth has severe impact on environmental resources conservation. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others things that, the government should have training programmes that would create awareness on the control of overpopulation on environmental resources conservation. Tellingly, people should be sensitized on the effect of excess population growth for the present and future generations.