Effects Of Bush Burning On Agricultural Land

Bush burning is a common practice used by farmers in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State and has greatly altered the original vegetation. Bush burning therefore, has become a subject of great concern to the society, especially the study area. The study was carried out to identify the causes of bush burning in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State Nigeria, examine the implication of the bush burning on Agricultural crops and the environments. A structured questionnaire was administered randomly to 50 respondents in Kabba/Bunu Local Government of Kogi State. Which include the following Villages in the study area:- Kabba, Egbeda, Kakun, Oke-offin an Aiyede. Sample descriptive analysis using table, means and percentages were used. The results of the study reveal that there is a gradual reduction and loss of plant species, destruction and decrease of crop yields, loss of soils through erosion, disappearing of animals’ species and reduction in volumes of water reservoirs. The study offered suggestions such as public enlightenment campaign through media on the need to retain our environment, wildlife mortifications. Projects be encouraged in all the state of the federation to improve the rural communities, establishment of forest fire service units of state and local government levels, involving traditional rules in reporting cases of fire outbreaks and large scale land resource development project be embark on.