Abstract
This study examined charcoal production in the Moro Local Government Area. Four communities (Asumo, Korede, Abuilide, and Jebba) were selected based on the information gathered from the Charcoal Dealers Association in the State. Twenty-five questionnaires were administered in each community. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that among 402 tree species identified for the production of charcoal in the study area, Anogeissus leiocarpus had the highest percentage of 16.10 followed by Detarium microcarpum (8.90%) and Diospyros mespiliformis (7.90%). The results of the chi-square analysis further revealed there is a significant relationship between the secondary occupation of the respondents and the reasons for charcoal production/business, there is also a significant relationship between the education level and primary occupation of the respondents with the choice of tree species not used for charcoal production at 0.05 level of significance. Since most of the producers depend on either community forests and/or marginal land as their source of wood, it is therefore recommended that charcoal producers through their association and other stakeholders invest in private woodlot plantations to ensure the sustainability of the business as other alternative sources of fuel are too expensive, especially for the lower and middle-class household in the area.
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