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Assessment of people’s perception on implications of charcoal production on medicinal plants and environment in Fakai Local Government, Kebbi State, Nigeria
Authors
Abubakar MY, Sani Hassan
Abstract
Traditional medicine has been used since time immemorial and plays a
crucial role in the health care needs of the people. The study assessed
people’s perception of the implication of charcoal production on medicinal
plants and the environment in the Fakai local government area of Kebbi state.
Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussions, and in-depth interviews were purposely
adopted, where 100 samples were randomly selected and 82 questionnaires were
returned and 3 different sessions of FGD were conducted among the charcoal
producers and community members in Birnin Tudu and Bajida District with 8
participants each. An interview was conducted with the Village heads, Farmers,
Traditional healers, and Charcoal producers. Data collected was tabulated using
frequency counts, percentages, and charts, and information obtained from FGD
was transcribed in the narrative format. The findings revealed that traditional
medicine is widely accepted in the study community and has proven effective in
treating some ailments. It also showed that the impacts of charcoal production
are evident in the community where numerous plants are depleted and the
environment is being deteriorated which affects both traditional medicinal
usage and the environment. It further revealed that only a few people in the
study community have little knowledge of the impacts posed by it. It is
therefore recommended that alternative energy sources should be provided to
reduce over-dependence on forest resources. There is also a need for aggressive
awareness of the effect of charcoal production on the environment. Finally,
trees should be planted through afforestation, and reforestation and ensure the
maximum protection to it.
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Pages:55-58
How to cite this article:
Abubakar MY, Sani Hassan "Assessment of people’s perception on implications of charcoal production on medicinal plants and environment in Fakai Local Government, Kebbi State, Nigeria". International Journal of Environmental and Ecology Research, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 55-58
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