Spatial Assessment of Impacts of Artisanal and Small-scale Mining on Land Cover and Environment, Batouri, Eastern Cameroun | Land Portal

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Date of publication: 
September 2019
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ISBN / Resource ID: 
AJLPGS:14372
Pages: 
12
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Copyright (c) 2019 African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences

Artisanal and small-scale mining affects the quality and components of the environment in the Batouri area in different ways. Activities interfere with air, soil, water, fauna and forest resources. This study seeks to assess the impacts of mining on the environment using a combination of spatial analysis, questionnaires administration and Leopold’s grid of impact assessment. The impacts of mining on physical environment include air pollution by emission of dusts and fumes from engines, soil and subsoil degradation by earthworks and release of wastewater containing chemicals from companies. Destruction of habitats; decrease in quantity of forested area since the arrival of mining companies have been observed. Aquatic fauna is threatened by high turbidity and death of fishes. Government bodies must ensure permanent monitoring and environmental audit to check the compliance of mining companies and their activities with regulations. Keywords: Artisanal and Small-scale mining, spatial analysis, Environment; impacts, Batouri

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Author(s), editor(s), contributor(s): 

RODRIGUE, NODEM FOMENE

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African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences is a journal specialized in publishing research activities carried out in the field of geo-spatial sciences and land governance. It aims to encourage innovation, promote the exchange of knowledge and scientific outcomes related to its themes. The journal's target community is made-up of researchers, professors and professionals working in the newspaper field. The journal also aims to promote scientific articles and productions at the African, regional and global levels.

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African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences is a journal specialized in publishing research activities carried out in the field of geo-spatial sciences and land governance. It aims to encourage innovation, promote the exchange of knowledge and scientific outcomes related to its themes. The journal's target community is made-up of researchers, professors and professionals working in the newspaper field. The journal also aims to promote scientific articles and productions at the African, regional and global levels.