Journal of
Ecology and The Natural Environment

  • Abbreviation: J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9847
  • DOI: 10.5897/JENE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 408

Full Length Research Paper

An integrated approach to delineation of the eco-climatic zones in Northern Nigeria

AbdulKadir, A.
  • AbdulKadir, A.
  • Department of Geography, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Bosso Campus Niger, Nigeria.
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Usman, M. T.
  • Usman, M. T.
  • Department of Geography, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Bosso Campus Niger, Nigeria.
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Shaba, A. H.
  • Shaba, A. H.
  • Strategic Space Applications, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), PMB 437, Garki Abuja, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 18 June 2015
  •  Accepted: 22 July 2015
  •  Published: 30 September 2015

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