Perception Of Rural Communities On Forest Exploitation And Regeneration In Nigeria: A Participatory Appraisals Approach
Community perception provides decision makers information useful to define forest policies and strategies. Globally, there is a long tradition of concern about household welfare and forest dependence. Investigating the level of community perception in forest management can best be done through Participatory appraisal of the community involved. Perceptions and perspectives of forestry sector stakeholders are assessed using a survey methodology