EVALUATION OF FUELWOOD CONSUMPTION PATTERN IN NORTHERN PART OF TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

Abdul-Hamid, S; Yahaya I. T. and Cletus T.

Department of Basic Science

College of Agriculture Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

Email: abdulhamidsabo2@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The study examines fuelwood consumption rates. Data was obtained from a survey of 250 systematically selected household, out of which 243 were successfully retrieved, 104 were systematically selected from non-households. The data was subjected to descriptive statistics analysis. The result showed that the rate of fuelwood supplied and consumed was high as both fuelwood supplied and consumed is sourced from or within the area. It is recommended that to avoid total collapse of the ecological balance of the study area, a conscious and sustained afforestation and reforestation programs must be embarked upon. The promotion of the cheap, reliable and safe alternative to fuelwood would free large number of woodland trees which could be used in other woodland demands.