2018
DOI: 10.1515/ats-2018-0009
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Determinants of forest land use decisions among rural farm households in south-western Nigeria

Abstract: The study examined factors determining forest land use decisions among rural farm households in south-western Nigeria. Primary data on socio-economic and community characteristics as well as land use systems were obtained from 300 farm households using a structured questionnaire through a multistage sampling technique. The study revealed that marital status (P < 0.01), gender (P < 0.01), land tenure security (P < 0.01), dominant crop type (P < 0.05), and preference for tree on farm land (P < 0.0… Show more

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“…However, post emergence activities on such forestland area like continuous farming could result in a permanent land use change. Understanding the initial action in the process of deforestation and forestland use change is crucial to implementing effective sustainable land use policies, particularly in a country like Nigeria (Adetoye et al, 2018).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…However, post emergence activities on such forestland area like continuous farming could result in a permanent land use change. Understanding the initial action in the process of deforestation and forestland use change is crucial to implementing effective sustainable land use policies, particularly in a country like Nigeria (Adetoye et al, 2018).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, most the smallholder farmers live within the rural areas: where access to certain required technologies for commercialization appears impossible. Understanding the initial action in the process of deforestation and forest land use change is crucial to implementing effective sustainable land use policies, particularly in a country like Nigeria (Adetoye et al, 2018).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%