Investigation of Anthropogenic Pressure on Ecosystem Services for Climate Resilience in Selected Forest-Dependent Communities of Doma Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

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@article{1715501,
      author = {Salamatu Abraham Ekpo, Ibrahim Muhammad Sagir, Fatoyinbo John},
      title = {Investigation of Anthropogenic Pressure on Ecosystem Services for Climate Resilience in Selected Forest-Dependent Communities of Doma Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {9},
      number = {9},
      pages = {2924-2934},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1715501.pdf},
      abstract = {This study examined anthropogenic pressure on ecosystem services and their implications for climate resilience in selected forest-dependent communities in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study aimed to identify the major ecosystem services provided by forest ecosystems, assess their economic contributions to household livelihoods, examine stakeholder perceptions of forest management, evaluate the impacts of human activities on ecosystem sustainability, and identify strategies for enhancing conservation. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining household surveys, key informant interviews, and field observations. Data were collected from 200 households across five communities and analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that forest ecosystems provide vital provisioning and regulating services that significantly support household income and environmental stability. However, increasing anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, agricultural expansion, and logging threaten ecosystem sustainability. The study concludes that strengthening community-based conservation, promoting agroforestry, and improving environmental governance are essential for enhancing sustainable forest management and climate resilience.},
      keywords = {Ecosystem Services, Forest, Doma, Anthropogenic Pressure, Climate Resilience and Forest Communities},
      month = {March},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I9-1715501}
  }