Authors:A. A. Amori, J. O. Awomeso, G. C. Ufoegbune, A. A Makinde, A. O. O Taiwo
International Journal of Ecosystem: 2012
Abstract
This paper determined the variability of throughfall in two tree plantations on the campus of University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria. It involved the use of experimental plots consisting of Tectona Grandis andGmeliba Arborea. Gross precipitation and thoughfall were measured and
determined for a month. The data obtained wasanalysed using simple descriptive statistics such as means, percentages and frequency counts. Correlation analysis was usedto determine the relationship between gross precipitation and throughfall under each tree plantation. Results show thatTectona plantation had more throughfall throughout the period of study than that of Grnelna plantation. Also there is astrong relationship between gross precipitation and throughtfall in the two plantation. The implication of the results for themanagement and use of water resources in the study area were discussed and recommendations made as to how water trapped through interception can be better managed.