Perception of the Effects of Charcoal Production on Rural Households in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study examined the perception effects of charcoal production on rural households Kwara State, Nigeria. One hundred and four respondents were randomly selected among the respondents in Kwara state. The data was analyzed using Frequency count, Percentag T 4.90). The highest ranked effect of charcoal produ 4.99) was highest ranked perceived effect of charcoal on the household. High health risks in charcoal production and harassment by government agents 2.00) was the highest ranked constraint affecting charcoal production. The result reveals that there is no significant relationship between the perceived effects and motivation for undertaking charcoal production (r=0.008, p=0.934). The study recommends that there should be provision of training on sustainable and eco-friendly mean of livelihoods to rural households.