Moving against the tide of Untimely Demise:

Determining Constraints to Sustainability of Small-Scale Wood Workshops in Enugu State, Nigeria

Abstract

In recent times, several small-scale wood workshops in Enugu State, Nigeria, that have existed for decades have been going underground. What may likely be the cause? This study, therefore, determined constraints to the sustainability of small-scale wood workshops in Enugu State. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population comprised of 133 Small Scale Wood Workshops engaged in commercial and production in Enugu State. Four research questions guided the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using mean rating. The findings of the study revealed high-level agreement among small-scale wood workshop owners in Enugu State on the four major constraints to the sustainability of the success of their business; they include funding, technical know-how, resource management and environmental constraints. The implication is that the sustainability of Small-Scale Wood enterprises, especially in Enugu State, can be enhanced through improved funding, effective technical know-how, efficient resource management and a conducive business environment