Economic Analysis of Fuelwood Consumption in Yobe State, Nigeria
MUSA AUDU,
ABATCHA MELEMI,
BABAYO MUSA
Abstract:Since rural and urban poor areas in Nigeria depend mainly on fuelwood (Biomass) as their major energy source, this triggers fuelwood consumption and adversely affects the environment. The analysis focused on fuelwood production as a source of livelihood in rural areas of developing countries. The study employs a purposive sampling technique in selecting case study units within the study area. The selected units include Bade, Damaturu, and Potiskum, respectively. Their selection was based on the population’s si… Show more
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