XI WORLD FORESTRY CONGRESS

Antalya, Turkey, 13 to 22 October 1997




VOLUME 3, TOPIC 15


A. K. Mukerji1




    THE ROLE OF NON-WOOD FOREST PRODUCT IN NIGERIA

    P.M. Papka and O. Omiyale1

    Nigeria, a tropical country is well endowed with abundant flora and fauna some of which are classified as Non Wood Forest Products (NWFPS). Some of these NWFPS are edible, medicinal, structural materials, household equipment and for energy . Others assist in livestock production while some have industrial uses.

    The rural communities derive substantial revenue from the collection and processing of these NWFPS which improve their economic status through the allievation of poverty. Unfortunately the contributions of these NWFPS are yet to be properly reflected in their contribution to GDP of the country.

    Programmes and projects are proposed for sustainable development and management of these products for international support so that the full potential of these products are released to alleviate the poverty of our people as well as contributing to environmental conservation.

    Keywords: Economy, Conservation , Management, Poverty, Assistance.

    1 Forestry Management, Evaluation and Coordinating Unit, Abuja, Nigeria




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