Open AccessMitigating Effects of Climate Change and Deforestation on Bees With Respect to Their Ecology and Biology
Author(s) -
M.O Mustafa,
Olubusola Temitope Adeoye,
Folorunso Ishaq Abdulalzeez,
Olukayode Dare Akinyemi
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of environment and ecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2157-6092
DOI - 10.5296/jee.v6i2.8460
Subject(s) - deforestation (computer science) , climate change , biodiversity , beekeeping , agroforestry , pollination , geography , ecology , global warming , ecosystem , agriculture , rainforest , effects of global warming , biology , pollen , computer science , programming language
Deforestation occurs around the world; though tropical rainforests are particularly targeted, it is considered to be one of the contributing factors to global climate change. While Nigeria is probably best known today for its oil deposits, according to the World Resources Institute, Nigeria is home to 4,715 different types of plant species, and over 550 species of breeding birds and mammals, making it one of the most ecologically vibrant places of the planet. It is also one of the most populous country with appalling deforestation record. This situation is hence making our ecosystems, biodiversity, agriculture and other natural endowments highly unsecured. The Forest provides excellent resources for bees and beekeeping, and bees are a vital part of forest ecosystems. Bees are essential for sustaining our environment because they Pollinate flowering plants and conserves biological biodiversity along with their products (honey, propolis, bee wax, royal jelly and bee venom) which are beneficial to man. Conservation of the forest is therefore imperative for sustainable beekeeping. The study reviews the different causes of climate change and how they affect different natural forest activities which are weather-dependent. Also how climate change and other causes (both natural and man-made) lead to deforestation, which in turn distort sustainable honey production in Nigeria. Different sustainable measures hoped to alleviate the effects of climate change and deforestation where also discussed.