Forest and concepts of food security

Abstract

This review explores the concepts of food security and the part forest plays in ensuring that there is adequate access to food at all times. It considers the four pillars in food security and their concurrent relationship which when attained, ensures a food secured household and nation. It identified the forest and forest resources as an important contributor to achieving sustainable food security through direct and indirect roles and linked the pillars of food security through a conceptual framework. It concluded by placing emphasis on the roles of government and other supporting bodies in improving policies on food security and the utilization of forest resources and also create awareness on the importance of forest to a sustainable food secured nation.

Keywords: Food Security, Forest, Forest Resources, Sustainable