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The prevailing environmental challenges and degradation are outcomes of human activities such as deforestation, agriculture, and urbanization, and these cannot be overemphasized. However, this scientific material is a timely resource for environmental mitigation, and it will be a useful tool for environmental development experts, agricultural practitioners, and ecologists to ensuring a sustainable environment. This is a resource you will like to consult from time to time when you hold it the very first time. Let all and sundry embrace the practice that will ensure a safe, sane, and habitable environment.

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Adeoye, Adebayo Samson
Adebayo Samson ADEOYE is a seasoned researcher and teacher in the field of social and environmental forestry, and rural development of over 8 years. He is also a seasoned writer and public speaker. He holds Masters of Science Degree in Agric. Extension from University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is married to Aderinlola Adeoye and blessed with children.

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