Conservation of Eco-Tourism Site in Nigeria

Abstract

The study is an aim for discovering four eco-tourism site in Nigeria, discussing their current status with reasons why they should be conserved. The study utilized the primary and secondary sources of data. Primary sources of data such as reconnaissance survey, interviewed through well-structured questionnaires, and secondary sources of data which include the use of Archive and internet search engine were utilized. Out of the six geo-political regions, four regions were representatively selected such as south- south, north eastern, south west and south east region and one eco-tourism site where chosen from each region which include Biseni forest, Yankari games reserve, Osse river park and Nkpogolo forest reserve respectively. Using multi-stage sampling, purposive sampling and simply random sampling techniques 100 questionnaire were distributed to the staff of the ministry of Arts and Culture in the four selected regions. Finding shows poor state of eco-tourism site. Recommendations revealed some reasons why these areas should be conserved which include: Conserving eco-tourism site will help in balancing man’ activities in the ecosystem to reduce global warming; it will serve as a good and attractive site for tourism and recreational activities thereby generating income for the country. It will prevent forest resources such as plants and animals in the natural habitat from extinction.