1. AN EVALUATION OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON RURAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Background of Study
Forests produce a variety of items for domestic and industrial usage (Appiah 2009). Timber and non-timber items are divided into two categories (NTFPs). NTFPs serve a significant role in supporting the lives of populations living nea...
2. CONSERVATION POLICIES AND NON TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT IN CAMEROON
ABSTRACT
Non timber forest products (NTFPs) are forms of biodiversity used for food, medicines and income in Cameroon. Government therefore, seeks better conservation policies and innovative mechanisms to fund NTFPs development. Unfortunately, viable mechanisms are untested in Cameroon,...
3. An Appraisal of Environmental Conservation Policies and Forest Management in Ningi Local Government, Bauchi State
Background of the Study
Environmental conservation, particularly forest management, plays a crucial role in sustainable development. In Ningi Local Government, Bauchi State, forests provide vital resources such as timber, firewood, and non-timber forest products, while...
4. An Appraisal of Forestry Resources and Economic Livelihoods in Doma Local Government Area, Nasarawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Forestry resources play a crucial role in sustaining economic livelihoods, particularly in rural communities where timber, fuelwood, non-timber forest prod...
5. The impact of deforestation on rural livelihoods in Ondo West Local Government Area, Ondo State
Background of the Study
Deforestation in Ondo West Local Government Area, Ondo State, poses a severe threat to rural livelihoods that depend on forest resources for sustenance and economic activity. The removal of trees for commercial logging, agricultural expansion, and...
