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All flora habitats surveyed were found to comprise shrubs, grasses, sedges and
a mixture of mature trees and re-growing juvenile trees. The dominant species
recorded were spermatophytes both on Site and in the adjacent areas surveyed.
The most commonly encountered plant species and vegetation ecosystems
identified were cassava, rubber plantations, secondary forest and guinea grass
(Figure 4.9 to Figure 4.16).
A total of 48 plant families comprising 125 species were encountered. Similar
plant species were identified during both the wet and dry seasons, but as
mentioned above there was variation in the abundance. Of the plant species
observed, herbs (vascular plants) had the highest abundance with a total of 55
herb species. In addition, 22 shrubs, 34 trees and six climbers were identified
during the dry season. A comprehensive species list for the Study Area is
provided in Annex B.
Again, the difference in vegetation and the resulting growth between the two
seasons is illustrated in Figure 4.9 to Figure 4.16. It was observed that the
vegetation was evidently of a higher density during the wet season.
Figure 4.9
Fallow land with Chromolaena odorata at the Proposed Project Site – Dry
Season
Source: Environmental Accord Nigeria Limited, 2011
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