Abstract
soil erosion and sedimentation pose significant threats to environmental sustainability, food security, and economic development in Zuru Metropolis, Nigeria. This study investigates the causes, effects, and mitigation measures of soil erosion and sedimentation in the area. Using a combination of field observations, laboratory analysis, and community surveys, the research reveals that heavy rainfall, deforestation, poor land use practices, and urbanization are major drivers of soil erosion and sedimentation. The impacts of these processes include loss of fertile land, water pollution, infrastructure damage, and increased risk of flooding. The study recommends reforestation, conservation agriculture, drainage management, and community education as effective mitigation measures. The findings of this research contribute to the development of sustainable land management strategies and policy interventions aimed at reducing the risks associated with soil erosion and sedimentation in Zuru Metropolis. The results of this study indicated that previous authors whose works were reviewed have a convergent view that the use of vegetative approach, an aspect to landscape design, must be practiced for effective control of gullies., however, previous authors have divergent views on the use of structural approach, another aspect to landscape design, for control of gully erosion. Other recommendations of this study include: Planting of a combination of woody trees and grasses; Use of some locally accessible structures for example, sieve structures.
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