Effect of Mining Activities on Vegetation Composition and nutrient status of Forest Soil in Benue Cement Company, Benue State, Nigeria

Effect of Mining Activities on Vegetation Composition and nutrient status of Forest Soil in Benue Cement Company, Benue State, Nigeria



Unanaonwi O E, Amonum J I



Mining is essential in the economic development plan of
any country endowed with mineral resources. This is due to both
internal and external economic benefits that are made available to
countries that are involved in the extraction of mineral resources.
Internally, there is creation of employment and revenue generation among
others while externally; a substantial foreign exchange is available to
such countries. However, looking at the socio-economic importance of
the industry, most countries lose sight of the ensuing effect that might
accrue to an area as a result of mining activities. This study sought
to provide an empirical data to ascertain whether or not mining
activities has affected tree diversity of the area in general and on
vegetation and soil nutrients in particular. In the study diversity
indices (Shannon, margalef and Pielou’s evenness) all indicated higher
values for adjacent site 5 km away from the factory. Soil health
indicators investigated revealed significant differences except
Potassium, with adjacent site having higher mean values. This study has
indicated that tree diversity was higher in the adjacent site and also
that soil 5 km away from the factory was healthier than soil within
factory site. Construction of shield over factory site is suggested. 



10.22161/ijeab/2.1.39



http://ijeab.com/upload_document/issue_files/39%20IJEAB-DEC-2016-61-Effect%20of%20Mining%20Activities%20on%20Vegetation%20Composition%20and%20nutrient%20status%20of%20Forest%20Soil.pdf



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