The role of extension service in tree planting in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Abstract

The research work was designed to investigate the role of extension in tree planting in Sokoto state. The study covered eight out of the 23 local governments in the states Forestry II operational area. From each local government ten participants were selected through simple random sampling. A total of 88 respondents constituted the sample size for the study including eight extension agents that were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that people were motivated to plant trees through government massive enlightenment and incentives programmes. Lack of transportation and accessible road network and poor remuneration were identified to constitute problems to effective extension activities in the state. Afforestation programmes through extension services should therefore be intensified and accorded priority attention by provision of funds.