Challenges of Tree- Crop Society Members’Involvement in Plantation Forestry In Benue State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated challenges faced by co-operative Societies in their efforts to establish forest plantations. A total of 240 respondents drawn from 1, 240 members of six co-operative societies were randomly selected and interviewed using questionnaire. Data obtained was analysed using both non inferential and inferential statistics. Results showed that members were involved in forest plantation establishment of various tree species.  Challenges to members of Tree Crop Association to involve in forest plantation included extension support activities, lack of financial support, lack of government support, diminishing living standards and level of awareness for plantation establishment. It was recommended that if these challenges were removed, members would embark more on plantation forestry.

Keywords: - Challenges, plantation forestry, involvement.