Contribution of non-timber forest products to rural household income and livelihood security in Jakusko local government area of Yobe state, Nigeria

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine the contribution of non- timber forest products to the rural household income in Jakusko local Government Area of Yobe state, Nigeria. Data was collected through random sampling with structured self-administered questionnaires and interview involving people participation. Data analysis included using descriptive statistics involving the use of percentage and tables as well as regression analysis as the statistical tools. Previous literature revealed that there some constrains faced in the operation of non-timber forest products. The present finding confirmed some of operational challenges such as illegal felling, bush burning, nature and distance of forest area, over exploitation etc. The result showed that majority 83.33% of the respondents were involved in collection of NTFPs as source of income while 8.33% for food, nutrition and medicinal purposes.