Nigerian Wood Waste: A Potential Resource for Economic Development

Abstract

Wood waste generation in Nigeria is constantly on the increase as a result of low average percentage timber recovery both in the forests and wood processing industries and increased demand for wood and its products in the country. Being perceived as mere useless materials to be discarded, wood waste has become a menace to public health and the environment in Nigeria due to its indiscriminate disposal practices. This paper therefore aims to highlight the potentials of wood waste as a viable resource for economic growth and sustainable development and thereby pique the people’s interest in the proper management and harnessing of wood waste. Keywords: Sustainable development, Wood waste, Wood waste management, Wood waste utilization.