Firewood in Nigeria

thumb|Firewood/fuelwood In Nigeria, firewood is a traditional source of energy for domestic and commercial use. Firewood is derived from cutting and burning wood materials such as logs and twigs.It has long been prevalent among rural and sometimes urban dwellers. Quotes Over 70% of the population in the country still rely on biomass for fuelwood. The widespread cutting of trees for firewood has led to deforestation which has negative effect on the local ecosystems such as soil erosion and land degradation. Most Nigerians have resorted to using firewood for cooking, heating and various domestic chores as a coping mechanism for the nation’s challenging economic conditions. 150 million Nigerians living in rural communities… heavily depend on wood, charcoal, and other environmentally harmful biomass for their daily cooking needs. External link Category:Nigeria