Sustainable Utilization of Forest Resources: A Step to Sustainable Agriculture
E. Unanaonwi *
Department of Biological Science, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Abstract
Aims: This paper discusses some interventions that could lead to wise use of forest resources as a step towards sustainable agriculture. Forest resources provide various materials that meet the basic human needs such as food and health-care. However, the use of these resources and the manners of their removal from the forest has been a serious problem when considering sustainability in agriculture. Over-exploitation hampered sustainability and efficient utilization of forest resources would lead to sustainable resource use in forest management and agricultural production. The result would lead to constant supply of needed resources.
Conclusion: Forest resources therefore must be conserved and utilized wisely in order to attain sustainability in agriculture.
Keywords: Forest resources, sustainability, agriculture, utilization, renewability, non-timber forest products