G ULLY erosion is a severe problem in the State of Imo, Nigeria. Almost 14.3 million tons (13
million metric tons) of soil are lost annually in this area of 3,500 square miles (9,000 square …

The countries of sub-Saharan Africa are besieged by serious environmental degradation
resulting in desert encroachment, draught and soil erosion due to either wind impact or very …

Gully erosion constitutes the major ecological problem in southeastern Nigeria and requires
adequate scientific and proper technical competence in the prevention and control of this …

Gully erosion, the most impressive and striking erosion type, has been recognized as one of
the major global environmental problems. Many States in Nigeria are currently under the …

BY 1974 Nigeria had witnessed enormous soil degradation. A quick survey of erosion
incidents throughout the country revealed the existence of gully, rill, sheet, wind, and coastal …

Over the years, human activities on the environment such as intensive farming practice,
deforestation and overgrazing of livestock has in some ways triggered off flooding and soil …

In South-Eastern Nigeria, particularly in Anambra State, gully erosion presents a serious
environmental challenge. With over 100 gully sites in the state, only about 30 have received …

Gully erosion in Anambra state, South East Nigeria has continued to pose a challenge to
Geoscientist and other environmental scientist. The menace has taken its toll on the …

The causes and impacts of the gully erosion menace in the Auchi community of Edo State,
Nigeria, have been investigated. It was established that various factors bordering on …

Abstract Six locations in Mubi, Adamawa State (Digil, Muvur, Vimtim Gella, Lamorde and
Madanya) affected by gully erosion were surveyed between April, 2003 and November …