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Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

Abstract

The research investigates land cover and land use change trends in Bichi, Kano State, Nigeria, between 2003 and 2023, with a focus on the impacts of agricultural expansion and urbanization. Google Earth Pro's high-resolution satellite imagery was used to assess trends in agricultural land, forest cover, and settlement areas. The findings reveal a drastic reduction in agricultural land from 60 hectares in 2003 to 40 hectares in 2023 and the decline of forest cover from 30 hectares to 20 hectares. On the other hand, built-up settlement areas increased from 10 hectares to 40 hectares. All these processes have resulted in carbon stock loss, estimated at around 10,000 metric tons, higher habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity reduction by 20 percent. The findings underscore the need for effective land use planning and sustainable development measures for meeting urban development needs with environmental protection. Higher temporal resolution must be considered in future studies to capture short-term dynamics and investigate more the socioeconomic determinants of land use changes.

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