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. ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR AS A KEY TO DIVERSIFICATION OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY FOR SUSTANABLE DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Economic history provides strong evidence that an agricultural revolution is a necessary precondition for economic progress. Ayoola (2015) opined that the agriculture sector has the ability to serve as an industrial and economic springboard...
3. HISTORICAL REVIEW OF ESANLAND PRE-COLONIAL JUDICIAL SYSTEM (A CASE STUDY OF IRRUA KINGDOM)
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF IRRUA
In pre-colonial times, the people of Irrua were predominantly farmers due to their fertile soil. There was a significant amount of dense forest in which there was an abundance of timber and palm trees. According to Okonofu...
4. IMPACT OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS ON THE GROWTH OF MICRO ENTREPRISES IN BIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE
Background to the study
Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) are viewed as tools for alleviating poverty in Nigeria and enhancing the country's economy.
Economic development is a long-term process in which an economy's actual...
5. EFFECT OF FOREST RESOURCES EXPLOITATION ON ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF FARMING HOUSEHOLDS
ABSTRACT
This study analyzed the effect of forest resources exploitation on economic well-being of farming households. In carrying out the study, five specific objectives and a hypothesis were developed to guide the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 155 rural hous...
6. RELIABILITY-BASED ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE SOLID SLENDER TIMBER COLUMNS WITH ALUMINIUM LAMINATES USING SELECTED NIGERIAN TIMBER SPECIES
ABSTRACT
Four timber species (Strombosia pustulata, Macrocarpa biquertii, Entandrophragma cylindricum and Nauclea diderichii) were laminated with aluminium sheets of varying thicknesses.Axial and flexural loads were applied to the composite columns to determine their behaviour under suc...
7. RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE STRENGTH CAPACITY OF SOLID TIMBER COLUMNS IN FRP LAMINATES AND SPRAYS
ABSTRACT
Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composite materials have provenvaluable properties and suitability to be used in the construction of new buildings and in upgrading theexisting ones. One of the objectives of this study is to laminate solid timber columns with varying thic...
8. A STUDY OF PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS OF TIMBER AS EXTERNAL MATERIAL IN BUILDING PRODUCTION IN HOT CLIMATE REGION
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Timber research explored the use of timber in building construction industry as one of the most important material in construction. Timber has been used in building in most parts of th...
9. PAINT FACTORY MAKURDI
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Paint Factory or plant is an industrial site, usually consisting of buildings and machinery, or more commonly a complex having several buildings, where workers process raw materials into paint. Factories arose with the introduction of machinery during the industr...
10. EXPLORING CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER USE FOR TEMPORARY MILITARY STRUCTURES: BALLISTIC CONSIDERATIONS
ABSTRACT.
The design and construction of temporary military structures, built to house personnel in theater, have changed little since World War II. While lightweight, rapidly deployable, and quick to erect, these gage metal or wood frame structures provide minimal ballistic and blast p...
11. EVALUATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL, POLYMERIC AND METAL CONTENTS OF SELECTED TROPICAL TIMBERS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analyses of 50 timbers of Nigeria were carried out. The physicchemical properties such as polymeric test, phytochemical test, solubility test, proximate analyses, saponification value, iodine value, acid value and peroxide value an...
12. 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,...
13. 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...
14. An Investigation of the Impact of Environmental Policies on Deforestation in Shagari Local Government, Sokoto State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Deforestation has become one of the most pressing environmental issues in many parts of Nigeria, with significant consequences for biodiversity, climate change, and the livelihoods of local communities (Abubakar & Bassi...
15. 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...
16. An Examination of Local Government Interventions in Curbing Deforestation in Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State
Background of the Study
Deforestation is a significant environmental issue in many parts of Nigeria, and Gusau LGA in Zamfara State is no exception. The rapid depletion of forest resources in the region has led to environmental degradation, loss of biod...
17. An Evaluation of Constitutional Law in Addressing Illegal Forest Exploitation: A Study of Gombe Local Government Area, Gombe State
Background of the Study
Illegal forest exploitation is a major environmental and economic issue, contributing to deforestation, biodiversity loss, climate change, and soil degradation. Forests play a crucial role in carbon seque...
18. The impact of deforestation on agricultural productivity in Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Deforestation, the large-scale removal of forests, has been widely recognized as a major environmental issue with profound impacts on biodiversity, climate change, and agricultural productivity (Oluwaseun et al., 2023). In...
19. The effect of illegal logging on biodiversity loss in Kuje Local Government Area, FCT-Abuja
Background of the Study
Illegal logging is a significant environmental issue, particularly in areas where forest resources are rich but poorly regulated. In Kuje Local Government Area (LGA), FCT-Abuja, illegal logging activities have led to the depletion of forest cover and a consequent...
20. An Evaluation of Deforestation and Its Impact on Rural Livelihoods in Plateau State
Background of the Study
Deforestation, the large-scale removal of trees from forests, has become a critical environmental issue with profound effects on biodiversity, climate regulation, and human livelihoods. Forests play an essential role in supporting agriculture, pr...
21. An Appraisal of Deforestation and Its Effects on Climate Change in Niger State
Background of the Study
Deforestation is one of the major environmental challenges in Nigeria, contributing significantly to climate change through the loss of forest cover, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration capacity. Niger State, known for its ric...
22. 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...
23. An evaluation of timber logging and its economic effects in Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River State
Background of the Study
Timber logging is a significant economic activity in Obubra, contributing to both local livelihoods and regional trade. The extraction and sale of timber have historically provided income for many communities, yet unsustainable practices have raised concerns over...
