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I. a. Name:

Gbolagade Akeem LAMEED

 
 

b. Date of Birth:

16 April, 1963

 
 

c. Department:

Wildlife and Ecotourism Management

 
 

d. Faculty:

e. College

II. a. First Academic Appointment

Agriculture and Forestry

Not Applicable.

AssistantLecturer (24 March, 1996)

 

b. Present Post (with date) Lecturer 1

Professor (01 October 2010)

 
 

c. Date of last promotion

01 October, 2010

 

d. Date last considered

Not Applicable

         

III. University Education

i. University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

B.Sc. (1984 – 1988)

ii. University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

M.Sc. (1993 - 1995)

iii. University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

Ph. D. (1996 – 1999)

IV. Academic Qualification (with dates and granting bodies)

i. B. Sc. Wildlife Management, (1988) University of Ibadan, Ibadan

ii. M. Sc. Wildlife Management, (1995) University of Ibadan, Ibadan

iii. Ph. D. Wildlife Management, (1999) University of Ibadan, Ibadan

V. Professional Qualifications and Diplomas (with dates)

i. Certificate in Computer - Literacy 1996.

VI. Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes (with dates in respect of Undergraduate and Postgraduate work only): Nil

VII. Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies

i. Member, Nigeria Field Society (NFS)

ii. Member, Nigerian Society for Biological Conservation (NSBC)

iii. Member, Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)

iv. Member, Ecological Society of Nigeria. (ECOSON)

VIII. Details of Teaching Experience at University Level

Appointments:

i. Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Management U.I. (24, March 1996 to , 30, September 1999)

ii. Lecturer II in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Management U.I. (01, October 1999 to 30, September, 2002)

iii. Lecturer I in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Management, U.I. (01, October 2002 to 30, September, 2005)

iv. Senior Lecturer in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Management U.I. (01, October 2005 to 30, September, 2008)

v. Reader in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Management U.I.

(01, October 2008 to 30, September, 2011)

Undergraduate Courses Teaching:

Course code

Course Title

Date

Unit

Joint(J), Single(S)

GES 105 :

Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Animal Husbandry and Health

1998 to date

 

J

WRM 313 :

Principle of Conservation in Tropical Africa

1996 to date

2

S

WRM 317 :

Environmental Impact Assessment

1996 to date

2

J

WRM 319 :

Geographic Survey & Information Practices

2000 to date

2

S

WRM 414 :

Training in Firearms and Ballistics

1996 to date

3

S

WRM 417 :

Zoo Management and Museum Techniques

1996 to date

2

S

WRM 521 :

Wildlife Administration, Legislation & Conservation

1996 to date

2

S

WRM 517 :

Wildlife Nutrition

2002 to date

2

S

         
         

Postgraduate:

Course code

Course Title

Date

Unit

Joint(J), Single(S)

BDM7 12 :

Ecosystem Approach to Biodiversity Management

2000 to date

3

J

BDM7 15 :

Fire Ecology and Biodiversity Management

2000 to date

2

S

WRM7 14 :

Ecosystem Approach to Range Management

2002 to date

3

J

WRM7 16 :

Fire Ecology

2000 to date

2

S


Number of Students Supervised:

 

Completed

In Progress

Undergraduate (B. Sc.) Students :

15

2

Postgraduate (M. Sc.) Students :

10

1

Postgraduate PGDM Student:

7

2

Ph.D. :

4

5

IX. Research

(a) Completed:

i. Ecology of Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes (Blumenbach) In Gashaka Gumti National Park (1995).

ii. Ecological Considerations for the Management of Endangered Primate Species in Cross River National Park and Implication for Ecotourism Development (1999).

iii. Ecology and Migratory Pattern of Elephant Loxodonta africana. In Yankari National Park, Bauchi State.

(b) In Progress:

i. Kainji Lake National Park of Nigeria: Assets and Implications for Sustainable Development, Niger State.

ii. Utilization of Agro-Industrial waste product for rearing of grasscutters and snails in captivity.

(c) Dissertation and Thesis:

Ecological Considerations for the Management of Endangered Primate species In Cross River National Park. Implications for Ecotourism Development. Ph.D Thesis Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Management, University of Ibadan. (1999). Pp 230.

X. Publications:

a. Books already published:

1. Ayodele, I. A. and Lameed, G.A. (1998). Essentials of Biodiversity Management. 1st Published by: AGAPE Prints. Ibadan. 89pages. (40%).

2. Lameed, G.A. (2008). Grasscutter Farming in the Tropics: The Possibility and Prospect for would-be Farmers. 1st published by: Peerless Prints, ISBN 92826-47579: 96. (100%).

b. Chapters in Books Already Published

3. Lameed, G. A. (2004). Wildlife and Range Management. Chapter Ten, pp. 115-123: In Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Animal Husbandry and Health. A Textbook for GES 105, Edited by A. I. Ologhobo.189 pages (Nigeria) (100%).

4. Lameed, G.A. (2008). Nigeria’s Wildlife Laws: Conflicts and Resolution. Chapter Four,: 133-199: In Wildlife Law, a Global Perspective. Edited by: Raj Panjwani. Published by American Bar Association (ABA). 419. (USA) (100%).

c. Articles that have already appeared in refereed conference proceedings

5. Ayodele, I.A. and Lameed, G.A. (1997). Biodiversity and Ecotourism Potentials of Gashaka Gumti National Park: Proceedings of the Ecological Society of Nigeria. Held in Abeokuta UNAAB. November 23rd – 27th, 1997: 47-58. (Nigeria). (40%).

6. Lameed, G. A. (2001). Pest Activities and Utilization of Chimpanzee Pan tronglodytes in Gashaka Gumti National Park: Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the Forestry Association of Nigeria, held in Abuja, FCT. 17th -21st September 2001: 261-266. (Nigeria). (100%).

7. Abere, S.A. and Lameed, G.A. (2008). The Medicinal Utilization of Snails in Some Selected States in Nigeria. Proceedings of the First National Conference of the Forest and Forest Products Society of Nigeria held in Federal University of Technology, Akure. 16th-18th April, 2008: 233-237. (40%)

*8. Lameed, G.A. (2010). Habitat Utilization and Seasonal Variation of Birds: A case study of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria. In Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial National Conference of the Forest and Forest Product Society held in Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Edit. By J.C. Onyekwelu, V.A. Adekunle and D.O. Oke. Pp. 505-512. (100%).

d. Patent: Nil

e. Articles That Have Already Appeared In Learned Journals

9. Olaifa, F.E., Olaifa, A.K. and Lameed, G.A. (2001). Crude Oil, Women and the Environment. A case study of Delta State of Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Extension. Vol.2 (No. 1):65-70. (Nigeria) (30%). Now in volume 6

10. Lameed, G.A. (2002). Relevance of Animal Symbolism in Corporate Communication and Organization: African Journal of Livestock Extension. Vol. 1: 62-65 (Nigeria) (100%). Now in volume 8

11. Lameed, G. A. and Edet, D. I. (2002). Strategy of Wildlife Management in Enclaves of Cross River National Park, Nigeria. OBECHE Journal Vol. 24: 24-33. (Nigeria) (60%).

12. Lameed, G.A. (2002). Role of Women in Wildlife Development in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Extension. Vol. 3: 59-63. (Nigeria) (100%). Now in volume 6.

13. Lameed, G. A. and Ogunsusi K. (2002). The Relationship between Vegetation and Fauna Resources under Bitumen Exploitation in Ode-Irele Forest Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Journal of Tropical Forest Resources. Vol. 16: 46-52. (Nigeria) (60%).

14. Lameed, G. A. (2002). Chimpanzees (Pan tronglodytes) Population. Density and structure in Gashaka Gumti National Park. ROAN, Journal of Conservation. Vol.1 (No. 1): 88-93. (Nigeria). (100%). Now in volume 5.

15. Lameed, G. A. and Abiodun, O. A. (2002). An Aspect of Avifauna Resources and Uses as Bio-indicators in Nigerian National Parks: A case Study of Old Oyo National Park. Nigerian. Journal of Ecology. Vol. 4 (No1): 34 – 40. (Nigeria) (60%).

16. Lameed, G. A. and Adetoro, A. O. (2003). Biodiversity Assessment of High Rain Forest under Human Activities. A Case Study of Erinle Forest in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Extension, Vol. 4: 43-50. (Nigeria). (60%).

17. Lameed, G.A. and Bisong N. (2003). Poaching: The main menace in Kurop National Park, Cameron. ASSET, an International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Science Environment and Technology. Vol. 3, (No.2): 155-159 (Nigeria) (60%). Now in volume 10.

18. Lameed, G. A. (2004). Utilization of Forest Resources by Inhabitants Surrounding the Cross River National Park, Nigeria ARBORICULTURAL Journal, Vol. 27: 221-237. (Great Britain) (100%).

19. Adetoro, A. O. and Lameed, G. A. (2004). Wildlife and Forestry Related Activities of Women in Non-Protected Area A Case of Osun State. ASSET, An International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Science Environment and Technology. Vol. 4 (No. 1): 49-55. (Nigeria). (40%).

20. Lameed, G. A. and Olujide M. G. (2004). Offshore Activities at Otuo Field Oil Exploitation of Niger Delta, Nigeria: Impact on Biodiversity. CMU Journal of Science Vol. 12. (No. 2): 94-115. (Philippine) (60%).

21. Olujide, M. G. and Lameed, G. A. (2004). Attitude of Enclave Dwellers to conservation Management Practices in Old Oyo National Park. Journal of Tropical Forest Resources. Vol. 20 (No.2): 34-43. (Nigeria.) (40%).

22. Lameed, G.A. (2004). Ecological Influence of Primates on Ecotourism in Cross River National Park, Nigeria. Journal of Environtropical, an International Journal of Environment. Vol 1,(No. 1): 110-118 (Nigeria) (100%). Now in volume 5.

23. Akanbi, O.A., Lameed, G.A. and Edet D.I. (2005). Food Preferences and Environmental Requirements of Land Snails in the Riparian Forest of River Benue, Makurdi, Nigeria. Journal of Forestry, Research and Management. Vol.2: 91-98 (Nigeria) (30%). Now in volume 5.

24. Ojo, M.O., Lameed, G.A. and Jeminiwa, S.N. (2005). Utilization of Wildlife Resources in Asejire and its Environ. Journal of Rural Economics and Development. Vol 14 (No.2): 147-154 (Nigeria) (30%)

25. Lameed, G.A. and Adetoro, A.O. (2005). Orientating Wildlife Diversity towards the need of People in Rural Area: Case studies of Old Oyo National Park and Asejire Areas, Nigeria. Ibadan Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol.1. (No. 2): 38-41 (Nigeria) (60%)

26. Lameed, G.A. and Obadara, P.G. (2006). Eco-development Impact of Coca-cola Industry on Biodiversity Resources at Asejire Area, Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Fisheries International. Volume 1 (No. 2-4): 55-62 (Pakistan). (60%). Now in volume 8.

27. Lameed, G.A. (2006). Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) of Soku and Bonny Island: Wildlife Based Project. ASSET, an International Journal of International Sciences, Science Environment and Technology. Series A, Vol. 6,( No. 1): 63-77. (Nigeria) (100%).

28. Lameed, G.A. (2006). Feeding Responses in Snailets of African Giant Land Snails (Archachatina marginata) to different food items in the Sub-Sahara Tropical Region, Nigeria. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. Vol. 5(No.9): 753-757. (Pakistan) (100%).

29. Lameed, G.A. (2006). The Assessment of Small Games on FADAMA Land in Southeastern Nigeria and the Potential for Development. Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Social Sciences (JOAFSS) Vol 4, (No. 1): 183-193. (Nigeria) (100%).

30. Lameed, G.A. (2006). Social Economics Characteristics of Snail Farmers, Consumers and Sellers in Selected Zones of Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme (OYSADEP). Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Social Sciences (JOAFSS) Vol 4, (No. 2): 68-78. (Nigeria) (100%).

31. Lameed, G.A. (2006). Effect of Vary Dietary Protein Levels on the Reproductive Performance of Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus) in Captivity. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. Vol 5 (No. 5): 361-363 (Pakistan) (100%).

32. Lameed G.A. (2006). Biomass Composition and Species Diversity in Malam Dumba Lake Forest Reserve, Bauchi State, Nigeria. OBECHE, Journal of the Tree Club. Vol. 25 (No.1): 65-72 (Nigeria) (100%)

33. Lameed, G.A. (2007). Eco-development Consequences on Wildlife Relic in Calabash Island Peninsular, Lagos State, Nigeria. OBECHE, Journal of Tree Club. Vol. 25, (No.2): 41-50(Nigeria) (100%).

*34. Lameed, G.A. (2007). Kainji Lake National Park of Nigeria: Assets and Implications For Sustainable Development. BIODIVERSITY Journal of Life on Earth; Vol. 8. No 4. pp 3-13. (USA) (100%).

*35 Lameed, G.A. and Jegede, O. O. (2007). Short-term Behavioural Response of Granivorous Birds to Food Augmentation under Different Micro- Habitats. Journal of Agriculture Forestry and the Social Sciences. Vol. 5, No. 2. ISSN 1597-0906. pp 103-111 Nigeria (60%)

*36. Lameed, G.A. (2008). Patch-Use Used By Granivorous Birds Admist Predation Risks And Energetic Costs. Nigeria Journal of Forestry Vol. 38. No. 1. pp 57-63. (Nigeria) (100%).

*37. Lameed, G.A. andAyodele, A. E. (2008). Environmental Impact Assessment of Cement Factory Production on Biodiversity: A Case Study of UNICEM, Calabar Nigeria. World Journal of Biological Research 001: 1 pp 1-7. (USA) (60%).

*38. Lameed, G.A. (2008). Poly-Specific Association of the Olive Baboon (Papio anubis) Group within Home Range in Gashaka Gumti National Park. Ife Journal of Science Vol. 10, No. 1 pp 91-95. (Nigeria) (100%).

*39. Lameed, G.A. (2009). Potential Impact on Biodiversity in Kwale’s Forest Reserve By Power Plant Establishments. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (AJFAND). Vol. 9, No 9, pp 1879-1900. (Kenya) (100%)

*40.Olujide, M.G., Ayodele, C. O. and Lameed, G.A (2009). Rural Dwellers’ Participation in Conservation Management of Old Oyo National Park. Journal of Rural Development. Vol. 28, No. 1 pp 37-55 (India) (30%)

*41. Lameed, G.A. (2010). Land use Pattern and Fauna Composition in the Relics of Maba Forest, Ogun State, Nigeria, International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 2(9) September, 2010 ISSN 2141-243X, Academic Journals. pp. 233-242. (USA) (100%)

*42. Lameed, G.A. (2010). Loss of Wildlife Diversity in Newly Proposed Integrated Farm Land at Eruwa Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. Obeche Journal 28 (2): pp 59-69, ISSN 0078-2912 (Nigeria) (100%)

*43. Lameed, G.A. and Ayodele, A. E. (2010). Effect of Quarrying Activity on Biodiversity: Case Study of Ogbere Site, Ogun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (AJEST) Vol. 4(11), ISSN 1991-637X Academic Journals. pp. 740-750. (USA)(60%)

* 44. Lameed, G.A. and Olujide, M. G. (2010). Assessment of Biodiversity Laws and Policies in Protected Areas: Case Study of Cross River National Park, Kainji Lake National Park, and Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria. Journal of Zonas Áridas 14(1), 2010 pp 181-191. (Peru) (50%)

*45. Lameed, G.A. (2010). Fauna and Flora Diversity and Abundance in Buzuzu Forest Reserves, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Forestry, Volume 40 (No.1), pp 78-85. (Nigeria) (100%)

*46. Lameed, G.A. and Uloko, I. J. (2011). Growth Response of Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderiamus) to Selected Plant Feeds. Obeche Journal 29 (2), ISSN 0078-2912. pp 315-318. (Nigeria) (60%)

* 47. Lameed, G.A. (2011). Species Diversity and Abundance of Wild birds in Dagona - Waterfowl Sanctuary Borno State, Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (AJEST) Vol. 5(9),Academic Journals ISSN 1996-10786. pp Vol. 5 (10), pp. 855-866, (USA) (100%)

*48. Lameed, G.A. (2011). Environmental Sensitivity Mapping of the Coastal Areas in the South-Western Zone of Nigeria: Anthropogenic Influences on Fauna. B i o d i v e r s ity Journal of Life on Earth. Vol. 12, No. 3, pp 1–16. (USA) (100%)

* 49. Ilori, S.O., Lameed, G.A. and Aremu, D.A. (2014). Attitudinal Perception of Local People Towards Wildlife Conservation: A Case Study of Oban Sector, Cross-River National Park, Nigeria: Proceedings of the Ibadan Sustainable Development Summit (ISDS) held at The University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 25th- 29th August, 2014

*50. Lameed, G.A. and Ilori, S.O. (2014). Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on Management of the Kainji Lake National Park, Niger State, Nigeria: Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference of the Forest and Forest Products Society of Nigeria held in Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. 15th-17th April, 2014

51. Lameed, G.A., Omifolaji J.K., Abere, S.A. and Ilori, S.O.,(2014). Hunting Intensity on Wildife Population in Oban Sector of Cross River National Park, Akamkpa, Nigeria. Scientific Research Journal, Carlifornia, (USA)

52. Lameed, G. A. (2014), The Climate-Human-Wildlife Nexus. Published by Environmental Leadership Program UC Berkeley News, Newsletter, Spring 2015 Alum Newsletter

53. T.A. Adeyanju, U. Ottosson, T.E. Adeyanju, T.C. Omotoriogun, P. Hall, S.A. Manu, T. Alabi, G.A. Lameed and D. Brown (2014). Birds of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture campus, a stronghold of avian diversity in the changing Ibadan area (Nigeria) over the last 50 years

Books, Chapters in Books and Articles already accepted for Publication: Nil.

i. Technical Report and Monograph:…Nil

* = Papers added after the last promotion

XI. Major Conferences Attended With Papers Read.

a) National Stakeholders workshop on renewable natural resources and sustainable economic growth. Held at UI. Conference Centre, November 2004.

b) First National Conference of the Forest and Forest Products Society of Nigeria. Held at the University of Technology, Akure. 16th-18th April, 2008.

c) Faculty Conference (2007), Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University. Contribution of Basic and Applied Sciences to National Development. 3 to 5 July 2007.

d) The 2nd Biennial National Conference of the Forest and Forest Product Society (FFPS) held in Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. 2010. Edit. By J.C. Onyekwelu, V.A. Adekunle and D.O. Oke. Pp. 505-512.

e) Forestry In the Context of the Millennium Development Goals. Proceedings of the 34 Annual Conference of the Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN) held in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. 5 to 10 December, 2011. Edited by Labode Popoola, Kayode Ogunsanwo and Felix Idumah.

XII Ten Publications that Best Reflect My Contributions to Scholarship.

The publications covered the areas of domestication, environmental impact on wildlife and wildlife ecology, they are as stated below:

a. Domestication:

1. Lameed, G.A. (2006). Feeding Responses in Snailets of African Giant Land Snails (Archachatina marginata) to different food items in the Sub-Sahara Tropical Region, Nigeria. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. vol. 5.( No.9): 753-757. (Pakistan) (100%)

2. Lameed, G.A. (2008). Grasscutter Farming in the Tropics: The Possibility and Prospect for would-be Farmers. 1st published by: Peerless Prints, ISBN 9282647579: 96.

*3. Lameed, G.A. and Uloko, I. J. (2011). Growth Response of Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderiamus) to Selected Plant Feeds. Obeche Journal 29 (2), ISSN 0078-2912. pp 315-318. (Nigeria) (50%)

b. Environmental Impact on Wildlife

*4. Lameed, G.A. (2011). Environmental Sensitivity Mapping of the Coastal Areas in the South-Western Zone of Nigeria: Anthropogenic Influences on Fauna. Biodiversity Journal of Life on Earth. Vol. 12, No. 3, pp 1–16. (USA) (100%)

5. Lameed, G. A. and Adetoro, A. O. (2003). Nigeria. Journal Biodiversity Assessment of High Rain Forest under Human Activities: A Case Study of Erinle Forest in Ogun State, of Environmental Extension, Vol. 4: 43-50. (Nigeria). (60%).

6. Lameed, G. A. and Olujide M. G. (2004). Offshore Activities at Otuo Field Oil Exploitation of Niger Delta, Nigeria: Impact on Biodiversity. CMU Journal of Science Vol. 12. No. 2 94-115. (Philippine) (60%).

*7. Lameed, G.A. and Ayodele A. E. (2010). Effect of Quarrying Activity on Biodiversity: Case Study of Ogbere Site, Ogun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (AJEST) Vol. 4(11), ISSN 1991-637X Academic Journals. pp. 740-750. (USA) (50%)

8. Lameed, G.A. (2006). Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) of Soku and Bonny Island: Wildlife Based Project. ASSET, an International Journal of International Sciences, Science Environment and Technology. Series A, Vol 6, (No. 1): 63-77. (Nigeria) (100%)

c. Wildlife Ecology

*9. Lameed, G.A. (2010). Land use Pattern and Fauna Composition in the Relics of Maba Forest, Ogun State, Nigeria, International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 2(9) September, 2010 ISSN 2141-243X, Academic Journals. pp. 233-242. (USA) (100%)

10. Lameed, G.A. (2006). Biomass Composition and Species Diversity in Malam Dumba Lake Forest Reserve, Bauchi State, Nigeria. OBECHE, Journal of the Tree Club. Vol. 25 (No.): 65-72 (Nigeria) (100%)

XIII Research Focus and Contributions to Knowledge

My research focus and contributions to knowledge have been in the area of Wildlife Ecology, which include Domestication, Environmental Impact on Wildlife with input on Socio-economic Influence of Human-Wildlife Interaction. These have formed good bases for teaching, supervision of students in wildlife management and community development.

i. Wildlife Ecology: The relative or absolute abundance and densities of the ecosystem (ecology) in any protected area give a special significance to the biological diversity of the region. Conservation of this diversity implies preservation, maintenance, rational utilization, restoration and enhancement of the natural environment. Study on ecology will provide an approach to the need for wildlife conservation, diversity and management. It will also give forecast for indigenous wild animal population trends so as to determine the status level (extinct, endangered, threatened, vulnerable and lower risk) within the ecosystem.

Publication numbers 1, 8, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38 and 41 are contributions to the knowledge of wildlife within the protected areas (National Parks, Game Reserves, and Forest Reserves) as well as free zone areas within the country. These provide additional information and guidelines to the already existing ones for policy makers in the country.

ii. Domestication: The idea of domesticating wildlife species for meat production to improve protein supply in the country is highly rated and there is no doubt that domestication and farming of favorite wild animal species such as grasscutters and snails provide viable complementary and alternative source of animal protein to the teeming population in the country. The success depends on development of technical know-how and cheap methods of production.

My publication numbers 2, 23, 28, 30, 31 and 46 sought to add to the existing database in the area of wildlife domestication and to elucidate the problems associated with the tropical species. Husbandry methods and requirement for feeding, housing, health and reproductive methods of management are emphasized.

iii. Environmental Impact on Wildlife: Wildlife is an important aspect and component of rainforest ecosystem and is very much dependent on natural vegetation in order to survive. Wildlife as a resource and part of the ecosystem along with air, land and water has been greatly influenced by different eco-development, ecosystem and habitat alteration in the world, which has hitherto caused much of the diversity and status composition. Activities such as vegetation removal, ecological disturbances, geological hazard - tremor, land slide, erosion and flooding - will affect the balance in the ecosystem, and cause decline in plant and animal species due to habitat alteration and grave consequences that are caused on some wildlife species.

My publication numbers 12, 15, 16, 20, 26, 27, 33, 35, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 47, and 48 provided baseline information that is very useful in areas of Environmental Impact of Eco-development activities on Wildlife as a major resource that contributed to ecosystem balance within the tropical region.

iv. Socio-economic Influence of Human Wildlife Interaction: For conservation of wildlife benefits to be realized, there must be positive economic gains accruing to the people living close to the wildlife population. However, care has to be taken that economic incentive are not promoted at the peril of conservation principles, rather the integration of economic gain and its allied uses with conservation objectives are based on the context of a conservation oriented policy frame work and sound ecological science.

My publication numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 30 and 33 provide alternative usage and holistic approach towards socio-economic influence on human wildlife relationship because any conservation objective that does not consider rural populace and their needs is doomed to fail.

_______________ 9th September, 2015

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