Document Repository and Sectoral Scope Summary Abstract Rapid population growth and increasing economic activities have resulted in unsustainable exploitation and rapid decline in the spatial extent of forest reserves in Nigeria. Studying land use dynamics of surrounding forest is essential for analyzing various ecological and developmental consequences over time. This paper aims at assessing changes […]
DEVELOPMENT OF A Madhuca longifolia (MAHUA) FLOWER COLLECTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCT HARVESTING AND FOREST FIRE PREVENTION
Document Repository and Sectoral Scope Summary Abstract Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) is an important non-timber forest product (NTFP) supporting the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities in central India. Conventional flower collection involves gathering naturally fallen flowers from the forest floor, often requiring the removal or burning of leaf litter to improve visibility and facilitate collection. These practices […]
VALUE ADDITION AND PROFITABILITY OF Parkia biglobosa PROCESSING AMONG MARKET ACTORS IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Document Repository and Sectoral Scope Summary Abstract This study assessed value addition and profitability of Parkia biglobosa processing among market actors in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Specifically, it identified the major value-added products, estimated processing and marketing costs, compared the profitability of raw and processed products, and examined the principal constraints affecting the enterprise. […]
STRENGTH RESPONSE OF TEAK (Tectona grandis Linn. F.) GLUE-LAM BOARDS TO VARIATIONS IN ADHESIVE SPREAD RATE AND LAMINA DIMENSION
Abstract The over-exploitation of the forest has left the forest with small diameter logs. Apart from having small diameter, the trees are also characterized by juvenile wood with large proportion of sapwood, therefore, there is need for laminated board to meet the need of end users. This research assesses the effect of glue quantity and […]
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE WOOD OF TWO VARIETIES OF Bambusa vulgaris SCHRAD. EX J.C. WENDL
Abstract Determining the variation of chemical properties of the two varieties of Bambusa vulgaris is important to provide the information on the similarity and comparison of the chemical constituents for appropriate utilization. This study was therefore conducted to determine the chemical properties of the two available Bambusa vulgaris in Nigeria. Samples were collected from the […]
ASSESSMENT OF VEGETATION DYNAMICS OF SELECTED SURROUNDING AIRPORTS FOREST IN NIGERIA
Abstract Shortage of ecological assessment in tropical rain forest has been identified as major challenges for the forestry industries and government for sustainable forest management in terms of conservation, advocacy, carbon sequestration and policy recommendation. The study was carried out to assess tree species and vegetation dynamics of four airport surrounding forests in Nigeria. Four […]
TREE HEIGHT – DIAMETER MODEL FOR THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE TROPICAL OF AGRICULTURE (IITA) FOREST, IBADAN NIGERIA
Abstract Tree height is one of the basic growth variables in forestry through which several other variables essential to forest management and decision-making and stand development over time are dependent. To this end, a study was conducted to develop models for estimating tree height- diameter relationship for IITA forest, Ibadan, Nigeria.Systematic sampling design was used […]
PERCEPTIONAL DYNAMICS AND ATTITUDINAL PATTERNS OF LAGOS INHABITANTS TOWARD URBAN FORESTRY PRACTICES
Abstract Urban forestry has become an essential component of sustainable city development, particularly in megacities experiencing rapid urbanization and environmental degradation. This study assessed the perception and attitude of city dwellers toward urban forestry in Lagos, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed, and structured questionnaires were administered to 400 randomly selected respondents across seven […]
TERMITE DIVERSITY AND ITS EFFECT ON SOIL FERTILITY IN OKOMU NATIONAL PARK, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Arthropoda is a very large phylum in the subdivision Invertebrata, playing a significant role in the ecosystem, it includes the very important class, Insecta, which are the most diverse and most abundant group of arthropods found virtually everywhere (ubiquitous) in large numbers, constituting nuisance to man and its livestock and crops while playing invaluable […]
FLORISTIC COMPOSITION OF REDD+ PILOT SITES, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The dynamics of composition and stand structure of selected forest reserves in REDD+ pilot sites in Cross River state was assessed. Four forests used for this study were: Afi Mbe, Ekuri and Mangrove respectively. Alternate line transect method were used in laying and selecting 50 m X 50 m for detailed enumeration in both […]