Authors: Babatunde, C. A.*, Aruleba, J. O., & Jamiu, A. T.
Published Date: January 05, 2026
Cite: Babatunde, C. A., Aruleba, J. O., & Jamiu, A. T. (2025). Diagnostic Evaluation of Land Degradation Using Soil Physico-Chemical Indicators in Ikere-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria. Crystal Journal of Environmental Science, Innovation & Green Development, 2(1), 01-05.
Abstract
Land degradation assessment is essential for promoting sustainability, protecting ecosystems, and ensuring the well-being of present and future generations. This study assesses the extent and severity of land degradation across three locations in Ikere Ekiti, Nigeria: Ayewa Farm, Oke Otin Farm, and Ayodele Farm. Land degradation, marked by declining soil quality and reduced land productivity, threatens sustainable agriculture and environmental stability. The aim was to identify the extent, causes, and potential solutions for land degradation in the region. Surface soil samples were randomly collected from each location to evaluate soil physical and chemical properties through fieldwork and laboratory analysis, descriptive statistics was employed to summarize the soil physico-chemical properties collected from the three study sites. The results were compared with standard degradation indicators to determine the level of degradation. The study revealed that all three locations are moderately degraded resulting mainly from the effect of erosion and direct exposure to sunlight. The bulk density in all locations was generally non-degraded (class 1). Available phosphorus in Locations A and C was highly degraded (class 3), while Location B was non-degraded (class 1). Potassium content across the locations was non-degraded (class 1). Nitrogen showed moderate degradation (class 2), and base saturation was highly degraded (class 4). Exchangeable Sodium Percentage was highly degraded in Locations A and C (class 3) and very highly degraded in Location B (class 4). These findings emphasize the need for specific soil conservation practices to mitigate degradation and improve soil health. This research offers valuable insights into the dynamics of land degradation in Ikere Ekiti, providing a foundation for informed decision-making to enhance agricultural productivity.
Keywords
Land Degradation, Soil Quality, Ikere Ekiti, Soil Conservation, Agricultural Productivity, Environmental Stability
Authors: Babatunde, C. A.*, Aruleba, J. O., & Abdulrasaq M. J.
Published Date: January 05, 2026
Cite: Babatunde, C. A*., Aruleba, J. O., & Abdulrasaq M. J. (2025). Pedological Characterization and Taxonomic Classification of Soils for Sustainable Agricultural Land Management in Ikere-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria. Crystal Journal of Environmental Science, Innovation & Green Development, 1(1), 01-18.
Abstract
‘‘LIVE GREEN THINK GREEN LOVE GREEN’’ Let’s go green together. ‘‘A meter of green is greener than a centimetre” I am in love with this green Earth – Charles lamb. Nowadays, Go Green has becoming an initiative protecting the natural resources for the next generation and protects human health through environmental management and implementation of green ways of life. And live in a eco-friendlier way. I love so much greenery and that why my favourite colour is green from childhood. Greenery change my thoughts of life and my life – style, so I choose this topic go green for global, because when I see the greenery my mood is definitely smile in my face and I will be very happy in my inner life. Many people said that ‘‘Our inner happiness glow our external body and face. Go green is imperative to realize that there is only one Earth and nurturing a symbolic relationship with nature will ensure long- term sustainability leading to enhance people value. we are changing our planet due to unconsciousness of our activities. As the human population continues to grow. technological advancements help to us to consume more natural resources. All industries need energy to run. Everyday. we consume water. food. clothes or any other products. we need electricity to prepare them. This electricity is produced by burning of fossil fuels. In addition, we waste our valuable resources due to lack of go green or 4Rs (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). Environmental science is water abstraction refers to the process of taking water from a natural resources such as a river, lake, spring or ground water. The water is generally pumped. piped or diverted for use in agriculture or industry or for drinking water supply. Agriculture is the mainstay of economic around the world. The livelihood of people does substantially rely on agricultural products, in such economic. Because of intensive nature of today’s agricultural practices, it is happed to be a high input agriculture and costly as well. The imbalanced use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, edibles and fungicides has led to the development of an alarming situation by polluting soil, edibles and atmosphere. The future of agriculture. especially in developing countries is under threat because of a speedy decline in natural resources particularly the reserves of rock phosphate and fossil fuel. As a result. agriculture at time is not sustainable and is leading towards unwise and unjustified use of non- renewable resources. to cope with this alarming situation a sustainable agricultural approach is we use organic pesticide and organic farming.
Keywords
Green. Tree, Earth Forest, Garden City, Nature
