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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: Gully erosion has become a serious environmental disaster and also a threat to well-being of people. It has threatened and destroyed many of the physical infrastructure, properties, as well as retarding the social and economic growth and development of the inhabitants. The research assesses the impacts of gully erosion on the residents viewing the physical structures and human activities in Kontagora, Niger State. Data were obtained through physical observation and questionnaire via interview; questionnaire was administered to household around the targeted residents within the study area. The questionnaires were administered based on the issues relating to the impacts of gully erosion on physical structures and the localities of the respondents. Result of the impacts of gullies on the physical and human activities revealed that, farming is the most identified means of livelihood affected by gully. Result of the gullies control measures revealed that, planting of trees and grasses, sandbag embankment, broken stone embankment and landfills were the method used in controlling gully erosion. The research therefore, recommends channeling of runoff water to drainage for permanent control and planting of trees and other vegetation cover for temporary control of gully erosion. |
| Keywords: Damages, Gully Erosion, Human Activities, Physical Structures |
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