Multipurpose Tree Species OF Akwa Ibom State and their Non-Timber Forest Products

Authors

  • Esiere, N. E. Directorate of Forestry and Environmental Conservation, Ministry of Environment and Petroleum Resources Akwa Ibom State
  • Ndulue, N.B. Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
  • Umeh, C. L. Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • Udofia, S. I. Department of Forestry and Wildlife, University of, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Keywords:

NTFPs, Multipurpose trees, Environmental services, Agroforestry systems

Abstract

Multipurpose tree species are trees that have the ability to provide numerous products and perform diverse functions in farming or forestry. They play crucial role in the livelihood of the people of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. . Multipurpose trees are of significant importance as they are major source of Non-timber Forest Product. They produce environmental services such as soil conservation, nitrogen-fixation, Windbreaks, carbon sequestration, soil reclamation, erosion control and beautification. Therefore, integration of multipurpose tree species into an agricultural farmland will give the people economic stability and also control forest destruction. These tree species that provide NTFPs, need special attention and should be incorporated into suitable agroforestry systems. This review article discusses some indigenous multipurpose tree species of Akwa Ibom State that can be incorporated into suitable agroforestry systems.

 

Author Biographies

Esiere, N. E., Directorate of Forestry and Environmental Conservation, Ministry of Environment and Petroleum Resources Akwa Ibom State

 

 

Ndulue, N.B., Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

 

 

Umeh, C. L., Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

 

 

Udofia, S. I., Department of Forestry and Wildlife, University of, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

 

 

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Published

2023-03-23

How to Cite

Esiere, N. E., Ndulue, N., Umeh, C. L., & Udofia, S. I. (2023). Multipurpose Tree Species OF Akwa Ibom State and their Non-Timber Forest Products. E-Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, 122–127. Retrieved from https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/faic/article/view/1905

Issue

2023: Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate Change Response| Proceedings of the 1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference

Section

Articles