Abstract: The study examined the productivity and utilization of fuelwood in southern Yobe State, Nigeria. The research explored the factors that contributed to the demand for fuelwood and investigated the sources, current methods of fuelwood harvesting and utilization. Data was collected through surveys and visitations to fuelwood sources, markets, observations, interviews with vendors, local households and businesses. Results showed that there is a high demand for fuelwood in the region due to limited access to alternative energy sources such as gas, kerosene and electricity and reliance on traditional cooking methods. Moreover, the unsustainable harvesting practices are leading to loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, deforestation, desertification and environmental degradation. Other effects are extinction of organisms, local climate change and facilitate the release of high amount of carbondioxide into the environment as well as the greenhouse gases, attributing to about 10% of the causes of global warming. The findings suggest the need for implementing sustainable management strategies to meet the growing demand for fuelwood while also preserving the ecosystem. This study provides valuable insights for policy makers and stakeholders to develop effective and sustainable solutions for fuelwood utilization in southern Yobe State, Nigeria.
Keywords: Productivity, utilization, fuelwood, harvesting, forest, energy.
Title: PRODUCTIVITY AND UTILIZATION OF FUELWOOD RESOURCES IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF YOBE STATE, NIGERIA
Author: Hassan Audu Ahmed, Ibrahim Ahmed Jajere, Simon Stephen Mshelia, Suleiman Mukhtar
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024
Page No: 26-37
Research Publish Journals
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Published Date: 08-May-2024
