Land Resources Appraisal and Management Activities using Remote Sensing Techniques: Case Study of Akpor Town, Rivers State

Abstract

A systematic approach of understanding the land/National resources characteristics at Obio/Akpor L.G.A., Potential and limitation of remote sensing and then narrowing down to the target areas for detailed study not only improves the quality of information but also saves considerably time, cost and manpower. For such activities, satellite- based remote sensing technology has become an efficient tool due to its synoptic/multi-spectral temporal coverage. In the present study, initially, Obi/Akpor L.G.A. land and natural resources assessment was carried out using coarse scale satellite data and then based on the results, a representative site was identified for detailed studies towards resources potential evaluation and to identify the climate factors and other environmental conditions. This multi stage study was carried out for a part of Obi/Akpor L.G.A. Rivers state, Nigeria. The part set up of the study area was carried out on 1:50,000 scale using satellite map.