Forest Reserves in Nigeria

Subject:

Agricultural Science

 

Class:

SS 2

 

Term:

Second Term / 2nd Term

 

Week:

Week 3

 

Topic:

Forest Reserves in Nigeria

 

Previous Knowledge: The pupils have previous knowledge of

 

  FACTORS AFFECTING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF PASTURE

 

that was taught in their previous lesson.

 

 

Behavioural  Objectives : At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to

 

 

  • List Forest Reserves in Nigeria
  • Say the meaning of forest
  • Mention Forest reserve in Nigeria
  • Write out Importance or uses of the forest
  • Explain Management of the forest

 

Instructional Materials 

 

Methods of Teaching 

  • Role modelling
  • Questions and Answers
  • Explanation
  • Discussion
  • Recitation
  • Imitation
  • Story Telling
  • Dramatization

 

WEEK THREE                               

 

TOPIC: FOREST MANAGEMNT

CONTENT

  • Meaning of forest
  • Forest reserve in Nigeria
  • Importance or uses of the forest
  • Management of the forest

 

FOREST

Forest can be defined as a large area of land covered with trees and bushes, either growing wild or planted for some purposes which serves as habitat to various kinds of animals.

 

Forestry is  science and craft of creating, managing, planting, using, conserving and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands.management of forest and forest resources. 

 

Silviculture is the growing and cultivation trees. It is also the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests and woodlands to meet the diverse needs and values of landowners and society such as wildlife habitat, timber, water resources, restoration, and recreation on a sustainable basis

 

Forest ecology is the scientific study of interrelated organisms in the forest. It also involves the study of all aspects of the ecology of wooded areas, including rainforest, deciduous and evergreen, temperate and boreal forest. It includes the community ecology of the trees and other plant and non-plant species, as well as ecosystem processes and conservation.

 

COMMON FOREST TREES

Common forest trees found in the forest are Iroko, Obeche, Mahogany, Nigerian walnut, Ebony, Camwood, Opepe, Afara, Teak and Abura.

 

FOREST RESERVES IN NIGERIA

Forest reserves are large areas of land where plants, either growing naturally or planted are specially preserved for specific purposes.

 

SOME FOREST RESERVES IN NIGERIA

  1. Mamu River Forest Reserve in Anambra State.
  2. Omo Forest Reserve in Ogun State.
  3. Afi River Forest Reserve in Cross Rivers State.
  4. Okomu Forest Reserve in Edo State.
  5. Shasha River Forest Reserve in Ogun State.
  6. Zamfara Forest Reserve in Zamfara state.
  7. Sanga River Forest Reserve in Plateau state.

 

 

IMPORTANCE OF FOREST AND ITS RESOURCES

The following are ways in which the forest and its resources are important to us. They are as follows:

  1. Provision of food.
  2. Provision of fuel.
  3. Provision of medicinal herbs.
  4. Provision of employment (lumbering).
  5. Forest serves as wind break.
  6. Formation of rain.
  7. Prevention of soil erosion.
  8. Addition of nutrients to soil.
  9. Home of wild animals.
  10. Forest serves as tourist centre.
  11. Provision of foreign exchange.
  12. It beautifies the environment and serves as tourist sites.
  13. Reduction of atmosphere pollution.
  14. Sources of raw materials such as pulp, timber, dye, gum latex etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation : 

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1: The class teacher revises the old topic

Step 2: The class teacher introduces the new topic

Step 3: The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and gives room for pupils” participation

 

Class Teacher and Pupils Activities. Interaction or Participation 

This involves class teacher and pupils’ interaction, conversation, imitation or modeling through discussion, play method or just by recitation or asking and answering questions that are related to the topic that has just been taught.

 

 

 

EVALUATION QUESTIONS

EVALUATION

  1. What is Forest?
  2. List five common forest trees

 

 

 

Conclusion : 

The class teacher concludes the lesson by giving the pupils some notes on the topic that has just been taught. He goes round to mark and he does the necessary corrections.