
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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