Location
Niger Delta Survey
Year
2016
Team
12 specialists
Client
NDDC/Environmental Ministry
Project Overview
A large-scale regional survey utilizing advanced satellite remote sensing technology to map land use patterns and assess environmental resources across the Niger Delta. This project involved multi-temporal analysis of satellite imagery to track changes in habitat quality and resource distribution, providing critical data for regional environmental planning.
Strategic Objectives
Map current land use patterns across the Niger Delta
Assess habitat quality and biodiversity distribution
Evaluate environmental resource availability
Monitor changes in land use over time
Support regional environmental planning initiatives
Methodology & Process
Multi-spectral satellite imagery classification
Field validation surveys across representative areas
Temporal analysis of land use changes
Habitat quality assessment using ecological indicators
Resource inventory and mapping
Key Outcomes
Detailed land use classification map covering Niger Delta region
Identification of 12 major habitat types
Quantified resource distribution and availability
Documented land use changes over 10-year period
Generated insights for sustainable resource management
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