There is no better way to learn nature than to visit the wild. By visiting a natural habitat you give yourself the opportunity to see a whole different world other than the one you come from. Today GreenTouch visited Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF); a natural habitat for diverse kinds of wild lives.
Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) as the center is also known is one of Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) foremost conservation project site. Located on the renowned Lekki Peninsula, LCC covers a land area of 78 hectare. Administratively, LCC is situated in Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Lekki Conservation Centre, LCC is a conservation initiative to protect wildlife found in southwest coastal environment of Nigeria in the face of sprawling urban development. This 21-year-old conservation education centre has continued to attract both local and international interests. The Centre has served, as an education and resource centre to varieties of group’s majority of which are schools and tourists.The project has promoted environmental protection and worked against poaching by surrounding communities as well as serve as a tourist centre for local and international visitors. Continuous environmental education, awareness creation and research activities are carried out in the Reserve. How LCC Started. The establishment of LCC was born out of NCF’s relentless commitment to conservation of Nigeria’s vast natural resources. This commitment was heightened by the presence of its National Secretariat in Lagos, thus warranting the need to have a conservation project site within Lagos metropolis that will serve as biodiversity conservation icon and environment education centre call the center "biodiversity in a wrap". These species of living things found there live together in harmony in an undisturbed ecosystem. A very peaceful ecosystem. For a clear picture of the scene, lets look at the meaning of "ecosystem" and the word "conservation"
An ecosystem includes all of the living things (plants, animals and organisms) in a given area, interacting with each other, and also with their non-living environments (weather, earth, sun, soil, climate, atmosphere). This very complex, wonderful interaction of living things and their environment, has been the foundations of energy flow and recycle of carbon and nitrogen. Anytime a ‘stranger’ (living thing(s) or external factor such as rise in temperature) is introduced to an ecosystem, it can be disastrous to that ecosystem. This is because the new organism (or factor) can distort the natural balance of the interaction and potentially harm or destroy the ecosystem.
Meanwhile Conservation means....
The act of preserving, guarding or protecting; wise use. Conservation (ethic) of biodiversity, environment, and natural resources, including protection and management.
Other usage:Conservation (cultural heritage) or Art conservation, protection and restoration of cultural heritage, including works of art and architecture, as well as archaeological and historical artifacts.
At LCC, Nature is conserved. Monkeys are seen at the entrance of the center jumping from branch to branch naturally. If you are lucky you could be welcomed by the aging tortoise slowly walking bye. Its a beautiful sight you cannot forget in a hurry. You will also see the colorful peacocks gracing the scene and so many others.
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