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Trees Outside Forests (Trees on Farmlands): Assessment of Farmers Perception in Gaya Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjals.2020.v03i11.005

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Abstract: The study was carried out in order to assess the perception of Farmers on Trees outside Forest (Trees on Agricultural Lands) in Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State. Stratified random sampling was used, the study area was partitioned in to eleven wards from which three wards were selected at random; selection of villages was done proportionally from the selected wards. One hundred and twenty (120) questionnaires were administered to farmers. Data collection was done through direct contact with farmers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analyzing the data. Charts, frequency distribution and percentages were used to preset demographic information while chi-square test of association was used to check relationship between socio-economic characteristics and tree planting on farm lands. The results obtained on demography showed that, majority of the respondents fall between 48-58 years, about 91% are male and 9% are female, 94% are farmers and 92% are married. Chi-square result revealed no significant association between socio-economic characteristics finally, age and house hold size shows significant association with tree planting.

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