scholarly journals Socio-economic analysis of non-timber forest products: A case of wrapping leaves in Oluwa Forest Reserve, Ondo State, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
E.B. Olawuyi ◽  
O.C. Odeyale ◽  
B.H. Ugege ◽  
D.A. Adenuga
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
National Development ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Rural Dwellers

The significant role of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) cannot be over emphasized in nation building. Despite the tremendous  benefits derived from the NTFPs in supporting the rural dwellers financially, it is perceived as less important to national development  especially in developing countries. This study analyzed the economic benefits of non-timber forest products in Oluwa forest reserve, Ondo State with a view to encouraging sustainable forest management. Purposive and random sampling were used to select 213 respondents for the study. Descriptive statistics and the budgetary techniques analyses were used for the study. Results indicated that majority of the respondents were male (56.10%), 30.00% were between the age of 30-39 years, 78.10% were married, 55.90% had household size between 1-5 people and 47.10% had secondary education. Major non-timber forest products identified in the study area include; wrapping leaves (23.20%), fuel wood (22.60%), bush meat (14.80%), snails (9.70%) and wild fruits (7.70%). The study showed that respondents used more of wrapping leaves and fuel wood with average ranking of 0.84 and 0.83 respectively. The result showed a positive profit (₦20,700.00) for wrapping leaf business and returns ₦1.80k for every ₦1 invested. The study calls for sustainable forest management of non-timber forest products to be taken up as a developmental strategy in the study area. Key words: NTFPs, Oluwa forest reserve, rural dwellers, sustainable forest management, wrapping leaves

scholarly journals Adaptive strategies to deforestation among Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPS) collectors across gender line in Oluwa Forest Reserve Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
O.J. Aluko ◽  
A.A. Adejumo ◽  
A.O. Bobadoye
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Adaptive Strategies ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Reserve Area ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Ondo State

Forest and the goods and services they provide are essential for human livelihood and wellbeing. An assessment on the likely impact of  deforestation on NTFPs along gender line is therefore imperative for effective adaptations for NTFPs collectors. The study examined the adaptive strategies to deforestation stress employed among NTFPs collectors across gender line in Oluwa Forest Reserve area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select respondents for the study. Data were collected with the aid of well-structured interview schedule on 181 NTFPs collectors (94 males and 87 females) and analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The data targeted socio-economic characteristics, level of availability of (NTFPs) in the mist of deforestation currently and 30 years ago as well as adaptive strategiesemployed by the respondents in the study area. Findings revealed that average age of male and female respondents were 48 and 43 years, respectively. Bitter Kola, Kola Nut, Mango and Walnut were NTFPs available in abundant 30 years ago. In recent years, the study discovered that only Mango and Walnut were available in excess despite persistent deforestation in the study area. Deforestation impacted more on female collectors compared to their men counterpart. The finding also shows that female collectors employed more of domesticated NTFPs and indigenous protection methods as adaptive strategies against deforestation. The study recommended training on scientific domesticated system of planting (NTFPs) for both male and female NTFPs collectors as well as community policing to cope against deforestation in the study area. Key words: adaptive strategies, deforestation, non-timber forest products (NTFPs), gender

scholarly journals Contribution of Odoba Forest Reserve to Livelihoods of the Rural People in Ogbadibo Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
P. U. Ancha ◽  
S. A. Shomkegh ◽  
P. Onuche
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Wood Products ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
The People ◽  
Study Results

The study was conducted to assess the contribution of Odoba forest reserve to rural livelihoods of the communities in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires were administered to three hundred and seventy-six respondents in 188 households in four communities. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Fifteen different wood and non-wood products were collected by the respondents from the forest reserve with fuel wood products being the product mostly collected from the reserve (65.5%)  followed by water supply from the streams in the forest reserve  (59%). Others were edible vegetable (56.6%), folder (53.6%), mush room (53.3%), medicinal herbs (52.6%) and timber (50.3%), Bush Meat (46.7%), Chewing stick (43.0%), Pole (40.5%), Honey (37.8%), Snail (27%), Caterpillar (25%), Cricket (20.4%) and Climbers (19%). The result also shows that forest resources contributed very high to the livelihood of the people in the areas of food for household consumption, additional income, medicinal values, water supply and trading of forest products. Furthermore, the study results showed that the most need met by the people from the sale of forest products is feeding of households (19.4%) and investing in farming activities (13.8%). The communities differ significantly (P=0.05) in the contribution of the forest reserve to their livelihoods. The study recommends that State Government, local authorities and aid agencies should provide alternative sources of fuel energy by establishing village owned solar power plants and fuelwood efficient stoves. This will reduce dependence on the forest reserve for energy and also curtail deforestation of the reserve. Modified Taungya system in the reserve to engage households in forest regeneration efforts as well as the sharing of benefits from such efforts should be included in policies of the Government.

scholarly journals Contributions of some non-timber forest products to household income of rural dwellers in Onigambari Forest Reserve, Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1587-1590
Author(s):  
E.O. Oladipupo-Alade ◽  
M.D. Oyedele ◽  
S.O. Rufai ◽  
T.A. Adebisi-Fagbohungbe ◽  
N.O. Haastrup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Household Income ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Rural Household ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Rural Dwellers ◽  
The Relationship

The communities surrounding the forest reserve get their daily income from the sales of some of the non-timber forest products (NTFPs) as a means of survival for them and their house hold without proper documentation. The study described the socio-economic characteristics of the rural dwellers in the study area and determined the income made from some of these NTFPs. Data was generated through the use of structured questionnaires administered to 120 randomly selected rural household heads. Data obtained were described using frequency counts, percentages and mean scores; the relationship between dependent variables and independent variables of the study was tested using binomial test and logistic regression. Finding reveal that, non-timber forest products gathering in Onigambari was male dominated (72.3%), 78.1% were married and 38.1% had formal education. Contribution of income from non-timberforest products to total income of respondents in the State was 59.46%. It was concluded that the non-timber forest products  contribute significantly to rural household income at Onigambari forest Reserve Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

scholarly journals Profitability of Non Timber Forest Products Collected in Arakanga Forest Reserve, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 557-563
Author(s):  
T.O. Babatunde ◽  
O.O. Babatunde ◽  
K.O. Babatunde ◽  
T. Oluwalana ◽  
A.R. Aduloju
Keyword(s):  
Road Network ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
The Road ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

The study investigated evaluation of economic impact of non-timber forest products collections in Arakanga forest reserve in Ogun State. Purposive sampling was used to select four villages around the reserve, representing 10% sampling intensity in the study area. A total of 98 questionnaires were administered. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and budgetary analysis. Majority of respondents were within the age group of40-49 years (35.7%) and mostly were female(51%),40.8% had no formal education while 33.7% had primary education and were mostly married(57.1%). Identified NTFPs includes fuelwood, mushroom, charcoal and honey. The result on profitability showed that fuel-wood had the highest net profit (₦10,916.85) among the NTFPs found in the study area. Constraints faced NTFPs were price fluctuation (58.2%), low demand (14.3%) and inadequate credit facilities (11.2%) and host of others. It was recommended that NTFPs should be introduced to youth in orderto reduce the level of unemployment and government should repaired the road network to the forest for easy accessibility for NTFPs operation. Keywords: profitability, Arakanga, constraint, collections, forest reserve

scholarly journals Economic impact of people's participation in forest management (a case study of Kabhre Palanchwok, Nepal)

2012 ◽  
pp. 139-151
Author(s):  
Yogesh Ranjit
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
Forest Protection ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
The Government ◽  
Indigenous Forest ◽  
Direct And Indirect Benefits ◽  
Economic Journal

Forests as important renewable natural resources provide direct and indirect benefits to the people. Basically, it provides basic products of timber, poles, fuel wood, twigs, fodder, grass, leaf litter, and non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for the use of construction work, agriculture, livestock keeping, and forest based industries, etc. Similarly, a proper use of forests, forest products, and sustainable management could also contribute to income and employment generation and thereby reduction in the level of poverty of the nation. In addition, forests also provide vital role for bio-diversity conservation, environmental protection and ecological balance of the nation. Historically, people’s participation in forest protection and management work is very old through many informal traditional and indigenous forest management committees. But it has formally and legally been recognized only since mid of 1970’s through various forest plans, policies, acts, regulation and guidelines. The major aims of people’s participation are for basic forest products, socio-economic development, and overall improvement of forest resources in which the government and I/NGOs could also help significantly.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ejdi.v13i0.7218 Economic Journal of Development Issues Vol.13 & 14 2011, pp.139-151 

scholarly journals Economic Analyses of Non-timber Forest Products Utilised by Communities around Kwabaktina Forest Reserve

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
E. M. Abubakar ◽  
J. H. Dau
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Significant Implication ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
The People ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study was carried out among communities surrounding the Kwabaktina forest reserve in Adamawa state, Nigeria with the aim of assessing the utilisation of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in the study area. Data were collected through Stratified and purposive sampling designs using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics to identify NTFPs utilised in the study area. The result showed age, educational status and household size had a significance effect on the extent of NTFPs utilisation in the study area. Income had no significant in determining the level of the utilisation of NTFPs; while gender had a significant implication on the utilisation of NTFPs. This may be attributed to the relative scarcity of most of the NTFPs as a result of deforestation and the present awareness of their (NTFPs) importance to the communities. NTFPs play an important role in the livelihood of people in the communities. These products occupy a significant place in the livelihood of the people. To ensure speedy growth and yielding (development) of NTFPs in the study area; it is recommended that NGOs (commonwealth forest association and Forest association of Nigeria) who are concerned with trees planting and sustainable forest management; and an individual should participate in funding of trees planting campaign in marginal land. Also, the people of the communities should be encouraged to embark on economic trees planting for the provision of raw materials for carving/crafting; these can help to reduce rural-urban population drift and the prevailing unemployment especially among youths.

scholarly journals Preface

2021 ◽  
Vol 914 (1) ◽  
pp. 011001
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Parallel Session ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Climate Resilience ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

Abstract The International Conference 2021 (INAFOR 2021 Stream 2) was held on 7-8 September 2021 in a virtual format via zoom meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. It was conducted virtually to align with the biannual agenda of The 6th International Conference of Indonesia Forestry and Environment Researchers (INAFOR), which previously was carried out by The Agency for Standardization of Environment and Forestry Instruments, Ministry of Environment of Forestry, Indonesia. This is the first international conference hosted by The Center for Standardization of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. This conference was an important medium for sharing information and experiences and encouraging collaboration in sustainable forest management. The theme “Managing Forest and Natural Resources, Meeting Sustainable and Friendly Use”, strategically supports Indonesia’s commitment to Net Sink Forestry and Land Use (FoLU) 2030. The INAFOR 2021 Stream 2 was attended by approximately 750 participants, invitees, keynote speakers, scientists, and academicians from Indonesia, South Korea, the Netherland and Australia. The conference took place with a plenary session featuring six Keynote Speakers that presented exciting and practical information relevant to the theme. Also, a parallel session was divided into 12 separate zoom spaces according to the topics and number of participants. The presenters had ten minutes to present their papers and followed by interactive and engaging discussion. This proceeding presents 78 papers of research results on various topics, including biodiversity conservation, livelihoods, climate resilience, timber, and non-timber forest products. Those valuable pieces of information and recommendations can be modalities and references for the preparation and development of standards for sustainable forest management instruments and the development of science, technology, and innovation. Thank you. Dr. Wening Sri Wulandari Acting Director of Center for Standardization of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments Scientific Committee Prof. (Ris.) Dr. Sri Suharti; Prof. (Ris.) Dr. Pratiwi; Prof. (Ris.) Dr. Hendra Gunawan; Prof. (Ris.) Dr. Maman Turjaman; Prof. (Ris.) Dr. Haruni Krisnawati; Prof. (Ris). Dr. R. Garsetiasih; Prof. (Ris). Dr. Murniati; Prof. (Ris). Dr. Nina Mindawati; Prof. (Ris). Chairil Anwar Siregar; Prof. (Ris). Dr. Gustan Pari; Prof. (Ris). Dr. AYPBC Widyatmoko; Prof. (Ris). Dr. Liliana Baskorowati ; Asep Hidayat, Ph.D.; Henti Hendalastuti Rachmat, Ph.D.; Krisdianto, Ph.D.; Jamaludin Malik, Ph.D.; Dr. Neo Endra Lelana; Dr. Rozza Tri Kwatrina; Dr. Budi Hadi Narendra; Dr. Wa Ode Muliastuty Arsyad; Dr. Rizki Maharani; Dr. Arif Nirsatmanto; Dr. Dede Sudrajat; Denny, S. Hut., M.P.; Rinaldi Imanuddin, S.Hut., M.Si.; Irma Yeni, S.P., M.Sc.; Drs. Bugi Sumirat, M.Phil.

Illegal rattan extraction trends in the Ankasa Conservation Area in Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-92
Author(s):  
R. Obour, D. Amankwaa, A. Asare
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
The North ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

Protected Areas (PAs) are created for the protection and maintenance of biological diversity, but many of Ghana’s PAs are subjectto severe pressures and threats, the main pressures being the illegal extraction of natural resources. Rattans are indisputablyone of the most important Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Ghana’s Protected Areas that is without doubt one of thereasons for which it has drawn the attention of researchers. In this study the illegal rattan extraction patterns in the AnkasaConservation Area (ACA) in Ghana was inspected. Simple random sampling and Snowball sampling techniques were used. Datacollection employed the use of semi-structured questionnaires, interviews and field enumeration of rattans as well as an analysisof Effective Patrol Man-days (EPMDS) from 2004 to 2012. The results showed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.75, p<0.05, r2 = 0.557) between patrol effort and rattan extraction encounters. In addition, there was a general reduction in illegalrattan extraction encounters from 2004 to 2012 at a rate of 4.3 per year. The highest illegal rattan extraction incidences wererecorded in 2006 (76 encounters), 2005 (35 encounters), 2008 (22 encounters), 2004 (18 encounters) and the least incidencewere recorded in both 2010 (3 encounters) and 2011 (3 encounters).The research also revealed that Eremospatha macrocarpawas the most extracted rattan species followed by Laccosperma secundiflorum. The major rattan extraction and trade routesoriginate in the northern parts and in the area east of the reserve and also south of Draw River Forest Reserve. Generally, rattanpoaching in Ankasa Conservation Area has declined, but there are still human incursions in the northern part of the reserve. Thestudy recommended an intensification of patrols in the north of the reserve. Also, enrichment planting and Agroforestry practicesof inter-cropping rattans with seasonal crops should be pursued vigorously for the local communities.

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