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The study assessed the willingness of stakeholders (sawyers, plank sellers, and forestry department staff) to participate in private forest plantation establishment in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, using a purposive sampling design. A total of 150 questionnaires were administered across the stakeholder groups. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics at α=0.05. Findings revealed that most respondents were willing to participate in private forest plantation establishment due to its economic benefits (Sawyers=74%, Plank Sellers=82%, Forestry Staff=66%). While perceptions varied among stakeholder groups, lack of capital (Sawyers, x̄=3.36; Plank Sellers, x̄=3.26; Forestry Staff, x̄=3.16) and limited access to loans (Sawyers, x̄=3.18; Plank Sellers, x̄=3.46; Forestry Staff, x̄=3.02) were major constraints. Significant associations were observed between willingness and socio-demographic or experiential factors. Gender influenced willingness among sawyers (χ2=3.742) and forestry staff (χ2=5.451). Knowledge of plantation establishment was significant for sawyers (χ2=11.435) and plank sellers (χ2=13.490), while experience influenced sawyers (χ2=5.348). Membership in environmental organizations was positively associated with willingness among plank sellers (χ2=9.350) and forestry staff (χ2=8.336). The results underscore the need to improve access to capital, provide an enabling environment, and create awareness on the importance of private forest plantations. The interventions can enhance stakeholder participation, support sustainable forest management, and contribute to economic and environmental development in the study area.

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Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Study area
Sampling technique and sample size
Data measurement and analysis
Results
Socio-economic characteristics of respondents
Willingness to establish forest plantation among respondents
Perceived opportunities in private forest plantation establishment
Perceived constraints in private forest plantation establishment
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Appendix

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저자

• Tajudeen Okekunle Amusa [ Department of Forest Resources Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria ]
• Hadiyah Omoleye Raji [ Department of Forest Resources Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria ]
• Kaothar Kayode Azeez [ Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria ] Corresponding Author

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간행물

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• 간행물명

  Journal of Forest and Environmental Science [산림과학연구]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  2288-9744

• eISSN

  2288-9752

• 수록기간

  1981~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 526 DDC 634