The Influence of African Traditional Religion on Biodiversity Conservation in Anambra East LGA of Anambra State, Southeastern, Nigeria: A Geospatial Information System Study

The Influence of African Traditional Religion on Biodiversity Conservation in Anambra East LGA of Anambra State, Southeastern, Nigeria: A Geospatial Information System Study

This study applies geospatial information techniques in the study of the influence of African traditional religion on biodiversity conservation in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Satellite images of the sacred forests captured along with their surrounding environment co...

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Published in:Journal of Asian and African studies (Leiden)
Main Authors: Okafor, Uchenna Paulinus, Asuoha, Godson Chinonyerem, Uzuegbu, Charity Ngozi, Mba, Lilian Chinedu, Okwor, Christopher Okonkwor, Onuorah, Chioma Patricia, Onah, Nkechi Gloria, Ngele, Omaka Kalu, Okoli, Blessing Anuli, Onyekwelu, Chukwuemeka Anthony
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 11-10-2023
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Summary:This study applies geospatial information techniques in the study of the influence of African traditional religion on biodiversity conservation in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Satellite images of the sacred forests captured along with their surrounding environment constitute spatial data sets which were analyzed for land use/land cover changes (LULCC). Results showed that vegetal covers around Udude Onogu and Olio-olio forest shrines decreased by 10.66% and 30.73%, respectively, while built-up areas of the same environment grew by 15.93% and 7.45% between 1980 and 2020. Findings show that the African traditional religious belief system influences biodiversity conservation.
ISSN:0021-9096
1745-2538
DOI:10.1177/00219096231200589