Abstract
Harvesting residue poses a lot of problem especially to the waste management authorities in Nigeria and as a disturbance to forest floors since it is not being used appropriately. Large quantity of wood waste is generated daily in harvesting and some other forest management operations which run into millions of Naira if recycled or properly used. This paper focused on wood harvesting practices, sources of harvesting residue, the percentage recovery and their potentials for future usage in other to be able to manage the forest sustainably. Available literatures on this subject were critically reviewed. Findings revealed that large quantity of wood harvesting residue generated could be used for energy production, ceiling boards, Charcoal production, fuelwood, briquette and Pharmacognosist. This provides a solution to increasing deforestation caused by overexploitation of the forest due to increasing demand for forest products thereby reducing pressure on the forest. It is evident, however, that not all forest industries, particularly in developing countries, currently use harvesting and wood residues efficiently for energy.
Key-Words / Index Term
Harvesting, Forest Management, Residue, Recovery Rate, Energy Generation
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