Abstract
This paper essayed to examine ecosystem functions with a case study of the tropical rainforest environment of the Cross River National Park, Nigeria. The paper highlighted the important functions of the ecosystems to include Purification of air and water mitigation of floods and droughts, detoxification and decomposition of wastes, generation and renewal of soil and natural vegetation, pollination of crops and natural vegetation, control of the vast majority of potential agricultural pests, dispersal of seeds and translocation of nutrients, maintenance of biodiversity, protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays among others. Problems associated with the rainforest ecosystems among which are logging, traditional methods of farming, poaching, excessive noise and encroachment were identified. The paper concluded by highlighting the way forward among others that, awareness creation should be stepped-up in Support Zone Communities; indigenes should be educated periodically on the benefits of the ecosystem services to not just humans but the forest resources and biodiversity themselves.
Highlights
The tropical rainforest ecosystem plays an enormous role in the survival of man and other species of the immediate environment and other surrounding environments
The paper highlighted the important functions of the ecosystems to include Purification of air and water mitigation of floods and droughts, detoxification and decomposition of wastes, generation and renewal of soil and natural vegetation, pollination of crops and natural vegetation, control of the vast majority of potential agricultural pests, dispersal of seeds and translocation of nutrients, maintenance of biodiversity, protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays among others
The paper concluded by highlighting the way forward among others that, awareness creation should be stepped-up in Support Zone Communities; indigenes should be educated periodically on the benefits of the ecosystem services to not just humans but the forest resources and biodiversity themselves
Summary
The tropical rainforest ecosystem plays an enormous role in the survival of man and other species of the immediate environment and other surrounding environments. This research study is motivated by the desire for the researchers to examine whether the tropical rainforest of the Cross River National Park provides any ecological services to the people and the environment of the area. The Cross River National park is the largest rainforest in Nigeria and it serves as home to many endangered species It enjoys 2000 mm of rainfall annually; with a temperature range of 20 ̊C - 24 ̊C. This allows for seamless migration of species between the two parks especially the Low Land Gorilla
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