Exploratory survey of traditional forest industries in Ogun State Nigeria: implication for sustainable forest management

Soaga J. A., . and Oluwalana S. A., . and Adekunle M. F., . Exploratory survey of traditional forest industries in Ogun State Nigeria: implication for sustainable forest management. pp. 370-377. ISSN 0128-1283

Traditional forest industries otherwise known as forest-based small-scale industries were surveyed in some parts of Ogun State to explore their contribution to the gross domestic product of the nation. This was also to gather information on some major forest resources for these enterprises. The study identified five major small-scale industries namely pestle and mortar carving canoe production sponge making spices processing and basket weaving. Basket weaving was common among the Yoruba ethnic group while sponge making was common among the Hausa. The Ibos were mainly involved in canoe carving. The natural forests still constitute dominant sources of supply for major raw materials of these industries. Some of the plant species used were Milicia excelsa Afzelia africana Albizia zygia Anogeissius leiocarpus and Cordia milleni. Altogether 35 plant species made up of trees (28 species) shrubs (2 species) climbers (4 species) and herbs (1 species) were used by the respondents. About 26 of the total species are threatened as a result of being multipurpose species. Beyond the conventional manufacturing industries forest-based small-scale industries could contribute to the gross domestic products of the country if their potentials are properly harnessed. Thus there is a need to manage the national forests sustainably and encourage the cultivation of the threatened plant species which are the raw materials of these industries.

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Abstract

Traditional forest industries otherwise known as forest-based small-scale industries were surveyed in some parts of Ogun State to explore their contribution to the gross domestic product of the nation. This was also to gather information on some major forest resources for these enterprises. The study identified five major small-scale industries namely pestle and mortar carving canoe production sponge making spices processing and basket weaving. Basket weaving was common among the Yoruba ethnic group while sponge making was common among the Hausa. The Ibos were mainly involved in canoe carving. The natural forests still constitute dominant sources of supply for major raw materials of these industries. Some of the plant species used were Milicia excelsa Afzelia africana Albizia zygia Anogeissius leiocarpus and Cordia milleni. Altogether 35 plant species made up of trees (28 species) shrubs (2 species) climbers (4 species) and herbs (1 species) were used by the respondents. About 26 of the total species are threatened as a result of being multipurpose species. Beyond the conventional manufacturing industries forest-based small-scale industries could contribute to the gross domestic products of the country if their potentials are properly harnessed. Thus there is a need to manage the national forests sustainably and encourage the cultivation of the threatened plant species which are the raw materials of these industries.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Forest industry
AGROVOC Term:	Forest management
AGROVOC Term:	Gross domestic product
AGROVOC Term:	Forest resources
AGROVOC Term:	Canoes
AGROVOC Term:	Spices
AGROVOC Term:	Handicraft weaving
AGROVOC Term:	Afzelia africana
AGROVOC Term:	Albizia
AGROVOC Term:	Cordia
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 06:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21648

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