Abstract: Soil erosion is considered as one of the major land degradation process which is also the main source of environmental deterioration, which threatens urban infrastructures, properties, farmlands and physical growth of a town. The study aimed to assess soil erosion in Biu Local Government Area of Borno state and two types of data were used that is both primary and secondary data and were subsequently analyzed using digital spatial data for soil erosion analysis. The field survey and other observations and measurements have revealed that, the study area is majorly affected by rill and gully type of erosion due to high level of rainfall, low infiltration capacity of the soils, sparse vegetation and slope steepness of the area. The study also revealed that the effects of soil erosion in Biu Local Government Area is paramount as roads are being washed away, buildings are gradually degraded, bridges been collapsed and farmlands been leached. The study therefore recommends that the government at all levels should sensitize the masses on the causes and problems associated with soil erosion and the public should be enlightened on the importance of planting desirable trees, shrubs and grasses around possible eroded and erosion-vulnerable areas, individuals should also embark on improved farming techniques, cultural method of gully control, and enactment of laws against any activities that favours erosion growth.
Keywords: soil erosion, land degradation, surface run-off.
Title: ASSESSMENT OF SOIL EROSION IN BIU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
Author: ABDULLAHI AHMED
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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