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Economic Importance of Urban Tree Planting in Idi-shin, Oyo State, Nigeria

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  • Eseoghene Bridget Olawuyi

    (Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria)

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Urban tree planting (UTP) plays an important role in human existence, it provides raw materials, food, shelter, clothing, medicine, etc. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the economic benefits of UTP in Idi-shin area of Oyo State. Idi-shin was specifically selected for this study. Sampling intensity (2.5%) was used to select 142 respondents. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic analysis. The result shows that most (63.4%) of the respondents had information about tree planting; of which (26.8%) had it online. Many (77.5%) of the respondents were interested in planting trees but those who are not interested gave reasons such as lack of space (26.1%), difficulty in planting trees (21.4%) and lack of technical knowledge (21.4%). Mangifera indica was the most widespread tree species with about 27 stands in the region. Provision of Shade was the most important socio- economic benefit of trees with odds-ratio of 22.14. Enlightenment campaign should be encouraged while participation in UTP is important for sustainable management of the area.

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  • Eseoghene Bridget Olawuyi, 2026. "Economic Importance of Urban Tree Planting in Idi-shin, Oyo State, Nigeria," Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Doctoral Field Engineering and Management in Agriculture and Rural Development, issue 2, pages 89-98.
    • Handle: RePEc:ddj:ejards:y:2026:i:2:p:89-98
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35219/jards.2026.2.06
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