Impact of fiscal policy failures on sustainable forest management in Nigeria

Spanish Journal of Rural Development

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ISSN: 2171 1216
Editor Chefe: Ignacio J. Díaz-Maroto Hidalgo
Início Publicação: 31/08/2009
Periodicidade: Trimestral
Área de Estudo: Multidisciplinar

Impact of fiscal policy failures on sustainable forest management in Nigeria

Ano: 2011 | Volume: 2 | Número: 3
Autores: Osemeobo, G.J.
Autor Correspondente: Osemeobo, G.J. | [email protected]

Palavras-chave: fiscal policies, forest reserves, encroachment

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Resumo Inglês:

Fiscal policies are used by the Nigerian government to address economic development. However, these policies experienced sudden changes and created havoc to forestry development. The study evaluated how failed policies exerted negative impacts on sustainable forest management in Nigeria. Data were derived through a questionnaire survey and discussions held with major stakeholders. Results of data analyses revealed that various policy failures collectively contributed in: (i) high rate of dereservation of forests for alternative uses, (ii) massive encroachment into the forest reserves for food production, (iii) fragmentation of forest reserves which has hampered in situ conservation, and (iv) increased illegal activities in constituted forest reserves: logging, hunting and farming. Policy reforms should be anchored on full participation of all stakeholders in forest management and harmonization of various policies in the country.