Joint Prediction of Forest Resources Consumption and Biodiversity Conservation Among Rural Dwellers in Cross River State, Nigeria
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This study investigated the joint prediction of patterns of forest resources consumption on biodiversity conservation among rural dwellers in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, a research question was raised and a hypothesis was formulated and tested at .05 level of significance. Review of literature was carried out according to the sub-variables of the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 73,755 registered farmers in Cross River State. A sample of 409 registered farmers was used for the study. The instrument was titled 'Pattern of Forest Resource Consumption and Biodiversity Conservation among Rural Dwellers Questionnaire (PFRCABCARDQ). The testing of hypotheses in the study was done with multiple regressions statistical tool. The result obtained from the data analysis revealed that joint exploitation of logging activities, harvesting of non-timber forest product, hunting practices, land tenure system and method of land cultivation were significant predictors of biodiversity among rural dwellers in Cross River State. It is therefore recommended amongst others that conservation agencies should collaborate with traditional institutions to ensure that forests are properly maintained in the communities, this would help to reduce unsustainable exploitation of forest resources, have strong enforcement mechanism in place to ensure that laws and regulations related to biodiversity conservation are being followed. This can include fines and penalties for illegal activities as well as incentives for those who comply with regulations.
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