Contributions of Non-Wood Forest Products to Household Livelihood and Poverty Reduction among Farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria

Submitted by Nnaemeka Chukwuone on
EfD Authors:
Achike, Anthonia Ifeyinwa

The study analysed the contributions of species of NWFPs to farm household’s livelihood and poverty reduction. One hundred and twenty respondents were selected through multistage sampling procedure. Frequency, mean and likert scale and probit model were used for the analysis. The results indicated that the majority were male (63.33 %) and had mean age of 56 years.

Peer Reviewed
Forestry

Second Workshop - Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece, June 27-28, 2017. Second workshop and official launch immediately prior to 23rd Annual EAERE meetings. Forest Collaborative Workshop Agenda Agenda Hosted at: PDXScholar/fc_research

Date: Tuesday 27 June — Wednesday 28 June, 2017
Location: Athens, Greece
Academic Workshop, EfD Seminar | Forestry

Can non-wood forest products be used in promoting household food security: Evidence from savannah and rainforest regions of Southern Nigeria?

Submitted by Nnaemeka Chukwuone on
EfD Authors:
Chukwuone, Nnaemeka Andegbe

Despite the importance of non-wood forest products (NWFPs) in household consumption especially in Nigeria, where 47 million people were unable to meet the 2,900 kcal food requirement in 2004, they have hitherto been neglected by planners policy makers and natural resource managers. To encourage its recognition and conservation, sustain benefits, this study analyses the place of plant species of NWFPs in household food security in Southern Nigeria.

Peer Reviewed
Biodiversity, Forestry
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