Determinants of Preference for Lesser-Known Species among Cabinet-Makers in Oyo and Osun States, Nigeria

Given increasing population and logging pressures globally, there is a need to study the many lesser-known species (LKS) so as to unveil the potential they have to improve supply of wood and maintain forest sustainability. This study was conducted among cabinet-makers, plank sellers and wood product...

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Published in:Small-scale forestry 2011-03, Vol.10 (1), p.37-51
Main Authors: Aiyeloja, Adedapo Ayo, Ogunsanwo, Olukayode Yekin, Asiyanbi, Adeniyi Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Availability
Biodiversity
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Correlation analysis
Emergence
Environmental Economics
Environmental Management
Forestry
Forestry Management
Forests
Furniture
Life Sciences
Logging
Markets
Population growth
Rainforests
Sampling
Small scale
Sustainability
Wood
Workability
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Summary:Given increasing population and logging pressures globally, there is a need to study the many lesser-known species (LKS) so as to unveil the potential they have to improve supply of wood and maintain forest sustainability. This study was conducted among cabinet-makers, plank sellers and wood product users in the states of Oyo and Osun in Nigeria. A survey was conducted among 182 respondents, using both multi-stage and purposive sampling. Correlation analysis was used to test for a relationship between years of species emergence on markets and use intensity. The timber price of the lesser-known species was the most important factor governing their selection, with a frequency of 147 followed by durability 143, workability 128 and availability 104. A positive relationship was found between use intensity and year of emergence. Further research is required to generate much-needed information on wood properties, availability, distribution and marketing of the LKS.
ISSN:1873-7617
1873-7854
DOI:10.1007/s11842-010-9129-8