Slope Dynamics and Implications on Livelihoods A Case study of the Kom Highlands in the North West Region of Cameroon

This paper examines the changing nature of slopes and their implications on livelihood activities faming and settlements , in the Kom highlands. To arrive at this objective, the topographic map of the study area was got from the national institute of cartography and analysed to identify areas of steep, moderate and gentle slopes. Furthermore, the digital elevation model of the study area was realised as well as land use maps. The implications of slope types on livelihoods were determined from field observations, structured questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that slope traits are hardly considered when farming or constructing houses. The result of which has been poor farm yields, environmental hazards such as landslides and soil erosion. Based on field findings, a land use suitability map for the study area was realised and it is hoped that if land uses occupy appropriate slope locations, environmental problems such as landslides, soil erosion will be greatly reduced and agricultural productivity will increase. Tosam Hycinth Ngong "Slope Dynamics and Implications on Livelihoods: A Case study of the Kom Highlands in the North West Region of Cameroon" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-6 , October 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd33393.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/33393/slope-dynamics-and-implications-on-livelihoods-a-case-study-of-the-kom-highlands-in-the-north-west-region-of-cameroon/tosam-hycinth-ngong