Rapid urban expansion in Akure, Nigeria threatens environment and climate.
The study analyzed changes in land use and urban expansion in Akure, Nigeria, using remote sensing and GIS techniques. The researchers examined data from 1986 to 2007 to detect changes in land cover types like arable land, built-up areas, forests, and water bodies. They found significant changes in these land cover types over the years, with built-up areas increasing and forests decreasing. The study projected that these trends may continue up to 2020.
