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Landscape Reclamation for Abandoned Mining Site for Outdoor Recreation on the Jos Plateau

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dc.contributor.author OREWERE, Emmamoge
dc.date.accessioned 2024-05-29T12:41:17Z
dc.date.available 2024-05-29T12:41:17Z
dc.date.issued 2020-04
dc.identifier.issn 2277-0097
dc.identifier.uri http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1507
dc.description.abstract The Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nation particularly (goal fifteen) subtitled: LIFE ON LAND: protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystem, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss targeted for year 2030 and Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020 (NV 20:2020) Economic Transformation Blueprint cannot be overemphasized. Illegal mining is one of the biggest problems with regard to environmental destruction and ecological disruptions. It presents a plethora of environmental, social and economic problems. Thus using abandoned quarries as sites for new construction is a useful form of reclamation, one that has occurred throughout history. The main thrust of this paper, is to reclaim an abandoned mining site through landscape development for outdoor recreation to tourist who needs to recreate either actively or passively on the Jos Plateau. The study objective is to develop the conceptual framework to serve as a basis for creating a suitable design of an abandoned mining area. It focuses on Guut-Rayfield area in Jos-South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The methodology employed for this study is physical site survey, case studies and literature search. The paper submits by way of conclusion that land reclamation strategies through landscape development should be implemented alongside mining plan for effective restoration after mining operation ceases. Working closely with community dwellers, allied professionals, and the government would ensure sustainable development is achieved. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Journal of Environmental Sciences and Resources Management en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries Volume 12;Number 2
dc.subject Landscape reclamation, Mining site, Outdoor recreation, Plateau en_US
dc.title Landscape Reclamation for Abandoned Mining Site for Outdoor Recreation on the Jos Plateau en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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