Effect Of Forest Resources Exploitation On Economic Well-being Of Farming Households

ABSTRACTThis study analyzed the effect of forest resources exploitation on economic well-being of farming households. In carrying out the study, five specific objectives and a hypothesis were developed to guide the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 155 rural households from eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Enugu State. Data for the study were obtained from primary source using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistic, multiple regression and F-test were the statistical tools used to analyze the data collected. The results showed that the rural households in …