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Effects of Charcoal Production on Biophysical Environment

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  • Ekpo, C. G.

    (Department of Science and Environmental Education, Faculty of Education, University of Abuja, Abuja-Nigeria)

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This study assessed the effect of charcoal production on the biophysical of environment of Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Survey research design was adopted for the study. Two hundred respondents were selected by the use of the simple random sampling technique. Data of the study were collected through Environmental Impact of Charcoal Production Assessment Scale. Data of the study were analyzed using the descriptive statistics of frequency count, mean (x) and simple percentage. Findings of the study revealed the effect of charcoal production on biodiversity resources, physical environment, and the health of residents of Abaji Area Council. It was recommended that jobs should be created by the Area Council Authorities to residents to combat the menace of poverty which is one of the major factors encouraging charcoal production as means of livelihood.

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  • Ekpo, C. G., 2021. "Effects of Charcoal Production on Biophysical Environment," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(11), pages 845-849, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:11:p:845-849
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