Natural Resources and Environmental conservation unit has been formed from two different departments which are land and natural resource and environmental conservation and waste management. The unit has five sections that are Natural resources and environmental administration, Forest Operation, wildlife operation, beekeeping operation
and environmental operation. The Unit has 7 staff but it requires 14 staff to improve work performance of the Unit.
The unit performs the following functions
Interpret and supervise the implementation of policies, laws and procedures on natural resources and environment conservation.
Prepare long and short-term plans and programs for natural resources and environment conservation development.
Plan and prepare price standards for natural resources products and services under LGA’s jurisdictions.
Provide technical advice to stakeholders on issues related to natural resources and environment conservation.
Prepare information relating to natural resources and environment conservation.
Prevent, detect and suppress wildfires.
Provide extension services in beekeeping in LGA.
Assess damages from releases of hazardous substances.
Develop programs for management of natural resources and environment conservation.
Provide resolution on human wildlife conflicts
Identify and develop tourism activities within LGA
