scholarly journals Smallholders’ Tree Planting Activity in the Ziro Province, Southern Burkina Faso: Impacts on Livelihood and Policy Implications

Forests ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 2655-2677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Etongo ◽  
Ida Djenontin ◽  
Markku Kanninen ◽  
Kalame Fobissie
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Tree Planting

scholarly journals Adoption Model of Falcataria-Based Farm Forestry: A Duration Analysis Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evi Irawan
Keyword(s):  
Household Head ◽  
Duration Analysis ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Farm Forestry ◽  
Adoption Studies ◽  
Modeling Framework

Integrating perennial plant, such as Falcataria moluccana, in farming system can provide economic and environmental benefits, especially in marginal areas. Indonesian governments at all levels have been employing a number of efforts to speed-up adoption of tree planting on farm.  However, the establishment of farm forestry on private land in Indonesia, especially in Java, is widely varied.  While the farm forestry in some locations has been well adopted, the farmers or land users in other location are reluctant to adopt them, although the traits of farmers and farm land in both locations are similar. Most adoption studies have employed cross-sectional data in a static discrete choice modeling framework to analyze why some farmers adopt at a certain point in time.  The static approach does not consider the dynamic environment in which the adoption decision is made and thus does not incorporate speed of adoption.  The information of adoption speed of an innovation is important in designing extension policies as well as reengineering innovations in order to align with socio-economic conditions of the farmers.  Based on data from a survey of a random sample of 117 smallholder households in Wonosobo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, this study investigated determinants of time to adoption of farm forestry using duration analysis. Results revealed that factors that accelerate the adoption varied include age of household head, level of education of household head, off-farm employment and output price. Older farmers tend to adopt faster than the younger farmers. The other interesting findings are that off-farm employment and membership to farmers group are two most influential factors in speeding-up adoption of Falcataria-based farm forestry. The policy implications of this research are that government should design policies that promote farmers’ participation in off-farm income activities and strengthening farmer groups in addition to extension services and timber markets. 

scholarly journals Farmers’ Exposure to Climate Hazards and Reforestation in Selected African Villages: An Endogenous-Switching Regression Model

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolulope Olayemi Oyekale ◽  
Abayomi Oyekale
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Treatment Effect ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Average Treatment Effect ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Switching Regression ◽  
Endogenous Switching Regression ◽  
Hazard Exposure ◽  
Endogenous Switching ◽  
Household Headship

Abstract Background: Deforestation remains a serious concern for Africa’s economic development and global climatic stability. Emphases are now placed on promoting some essential adaptive and mitigation strategies among smallholder farmers. This paper analyzed the effect of exposure to climate-related hazards on tree planting among smallholder farmers in nine selected African countries. The data were from baseline surveys which were conducted by the CGIAR’s research programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). The included countries were Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda. Data were analyzed with Endogenous Switching regression considering the endogeneity potentials of climate-hazard exposure. Results: The results showed that Uganda and Ethiopia had the highest average numbers of tree planting with 1.082 and 1.000 respectively, while Senegal (89.86%), Kenya (87.77%), Burkina Faso (82.86%) and Ethiopia (82.86%) had the highest exposure to climate-related hazards. Endogenous Switching regression results showed that climate hazard exposure was truly endogenous going by statistical significance of the Wald Chi Square test (p<0.05) and it was significantly influenced by female household headship, perception of more droughts, floods and low ground water. The number of tree that were planted increased significantly (p<0.05) with climate hazard exposure, degraded land areas, asset indices and residence in East Africa, while it reduced with female household headship. In addition, Average Treatment Effect (ATE) result indicated that an average household will plant 0.745 trees more when it had been previously exposed to climate shocks while Average Treatment Effect on the Treated (ATET) revealed that an average household that was exposed to climate hazards would plant 0.54 more trees than it would if it had not been exposed to hazards. Conclusion: The major implication of the findings is that without having previously experienced some climatic adversities, farmers may not see the need to engage in tree planting as a mitigating strategy. It was concluded that many farmers had been affected by climate-related shocks and efforts to safeguard future climate through tree planting should be gender sensitive and concentrated among previously affected farmers.

scholarly journals How Diverse is Tree Planting in the Central Plateau of Burkina Faso? Comparing Small-Scale Restoration with Other Planting Initiatives

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Valette ◽  
Barbara Vinceti ◽  
Daouda Traoré ◽  
Alain Touta Traoré ◽  
Emma Lucie Yago-Ouattara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Land Tenure ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Forest Restoration ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Species Selection ◽  
Tree Cover ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Seed Sources ◽  
Tree Seed

In the Sahelian region, different approaches are being used to halt environmental degradation and restore tree cover, with varying degrees of success. Initiatives vary according to projects’ objectives, type of land to restore, and technical practices used (natural regeneration, farmer-managed assisted regeneration, enrichment planting, etc.). This study investigates tree planting choices and selection of tree seed sources in some villages of the Central region of Burkina Faso. The study targeted 96 farmers and compared planting practices adopted by farmers involved in small-scale forest restoration using fences, with those not involved in this initiative. The objective was to understand what portfolio of tree species were planted, what factors influenced tree species selection, what tree seed sources were used, what collection practices were generally adopted, and whether there were significant differences between types of farmers. The results showed that the use of fencing to promote forest restoration support the planting of a more diverse portfolio of tree species than other small scale efforts and includes a greater representation of indigenous trees. Fenced plots have therefore a conservation value in landscapes where the diversity of tree species is progressively declining. In addition to the use of fences, some other key factors affect tree planting, mainly land tenure, availability of diverse tree seed sources, and availability of land. Farmers tend to collect directly most of the planting material they need, but in the majority of cases they do not follow recommended best practices. In light of the ambitious forest restoration targets of Burkina Faso and the need to provide diverse options to rural communities to enhance their resilience vis-à-vis increasing environmental challenges, strengthening the capacity of farmers in tree planting and establishing a robust tree seed systems are crucial targets.

scholarly journals Préférences des femmes et pouvoir calorifique d’essences de bois d’énergie utilisées pour la cuisson de la bière locale et du beurre de karité au Burkina Faso

2020 ◽  
Vol 156 ◽  
pp. 16139-16146
Author(s):  
Alassane Dao ◽  
Pascaline Coulibaly/Lingani ◽  
Niéyidouba Lamien
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Woody Species ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Shea Butter ◽  
Priority Species ◽  
Crucial Information ◽  
Choice Of Species ◽  
The Village ◽  
Made In

Objectif : L’objectif de cette étude est d’identifier les espèces utilisées comme bois d’énergie pendant la cuisson de la bière locale et la transformation des amandes de karité en beurre, d’apprécier les niveaux exploitation de ces espèces et de cerner les raisons des préférences d’utilisation de ces espèces. Méthodologie et résultats : Une enquête a été conduite auprès des femmes productrices pour connaître les espèces utilisées prioritairement comme bois énergie. Une estimation du pouvoir calorique des espèces les plus utilisées a été faite au laboratoire. Dix-neuf (19) espèces ligneuses appartenant à onze (11) familles ont été citées comme entrant dans la cuisson de la bière locale et du beurre de karité. Le bois de ces espèces a montré un pouvoir calorifique plus élevé, justifiant les préférences des femmes pour celles-ci. Cependant, la disponibilité des espèces dans les villages reste déterminante pour le choix de leur utilisation. Conclusion et application des résultats : La connaissance des préférences des espèces prioritaires utilisées comme source d’énergie par les femmes constitue une information cruciale pour le choix des espèces à produire pour la restauration du couvert végétal des terroirs villageois. Aussi, la présente étude recommandet-elle ces essences préférées des femmes pour la cuisson de la bière locale et du beurre de karité comme espèces ligneuses à produire par les pépiniéristes pour les campagnes de plantation d’arbres dans les terroirs villageois Mots clés : bois-énergie, pouvoir calorifique, bière locale, beurre de karité, Burkina Faso ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study is to identify the species used as fuelwood during the cooking of local beer and the processing of shea kernels into butter, to assess the use levels of these species and to identify the reasons for the preferences of these species. Methodology and results: A survey was conducted among women producers to find out the species used mainly as fuelwood. An estimate of the caloric value of the most used species was made in the laboratory. Nineteen (19) woody species belonging to eleven (11) families were cited as being used to cook local beer and shea butter. The wood of these species showed a higher calorific value, justifying the women's Dao et al., J. Appl. Biosci. 2020 Préférences des femmes et pouvoir calorifique d’essences de bois d’énergie utilisées pour la cuisson de la bière locale et du beurre de karité au Burkina Faso 16140 preferences for them. However, the availability of the species in the villages remains a determining factor in the choice of their use. Conclusion and application of results: Knowledge of the preferences of priority species used as energy source by women become crucial information for the choice of species to be produced for the restoration of the vegetation cover of village landscapes. Therefore, the present study recommends these species preferred by women for the cooking of the local bee and the shea butter as woody species to be produced by nurserymen for tree-planting campaigns in the village landscapes. Key words: Fuelwood, calorific value, local beer, shea butter, Burkina Faso

scholarly journals Predicting Nonindustrial Private Forest Landowners' Choices of a Forester for Harvesting and Tree Planting Assistance in Alabama

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daowei Zhang ◽  
Sayeed R. Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Multinomial Logit Model ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Forest Landowners ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Nipf Landowners ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners often seek technical assistance from public, consulting, and industry foresters. This study uses a multinomial logit model to investigate factors influencing landowners' choices of a specific type of forester for harvesting and tree planting assistance. Income and preparation of management plan are significant predictors in both cases. In addition, species composition is a significant factor in the choice for harvesting assistance, and size of ownership and time spent in forest management are significant factors in the choice for tree planting assistance. The results may be useful to assist foresters in developing their marketing strategy. Policy implications for the design and delivery of technical assistance are discussed. South. J. Appl. For. 25(3):101–107.

New Forests

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadanandan Nambiar ◽  
Ian Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Wood Quality ◽  
Agricultural Landscapes ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Tree Plantations ◽  
Environmental Services ◽  
Wood Production ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Murray Darling Basin ◽  
Industry Needs

There is no question that the timber industry needs to adopt sustainable practices that ensure a future for the industry. This book goes well beyond simply growing commercial tree plantations for wood production. It explores new forests that can supply environmental services such as salinity mitigation and carbon sequestration together with commercial wood production in an environment beyond the boundaries of traditional forestry. New Forests targets agricultural landscapes affected by salinity and which generally have rainfall less than 650 mm per year. The book addresses vital issues such as where tree planting might best be pursued, what species and technologies should be used for establishment and later management, how productivity can be improved, what mix of environmental services and commercial goods is optimum, and whether the likely net benefits justify the change in land use and requisite investment. While the book is focussed on the low-rainfall, agricultural, inland zone of the Murray-Darling Basin wherever possible the scope of most chapters has been expanded to synthesise generic information applicable to other regions in Australia and elsewhere. The authors provide a comprehensive account of all the issues relevant to the development of these new forests, covering soils, the bio-physical environment, water use and irrigation strategies - including the use of wastewater, silviculture, pests and diseases, wood quality and products, and economics and policy implications.

scholarly journals How Is Forest Landscape Restoration Being Implemented in Burkina Faso? Overview of Ongoing Initiatives

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10430
Author(s):  
Barbara Vinceti ◽  
Michel Valette ◽  
Ali Lardia Bougma ◽  
Arturo Turillazzi
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Forest Landscape ◽  
Degraded Land ◽  
Landscape Restoration ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Planting Material ◽  
Forest Landscape Restoration ◽  
Technical Capacity

Land degradation affects a significant portion of the Earth’s ice-free land area and several countries have embraced the challenge of restoring large parts of their degraded lands. Success in these efforts depends on various factors, including the amount of resources invested, the technical capacity available and the degree of involvement of stakeholders. Burkina Faso has committed to restoring 5 Mha of degraded land by 2030. We identified 39 forest landscape restoration initiatives (FLR) in this country and interviewed their managers to obtain an overview of critical aspects and constraints that could orient future efforts. Our results show a recent growth of FLR initiatives, as most of the projects examined started in the last few years; however, the scale of implementation seems incompatible with country-level targets. Funding is coming mainly from international cooperation and this may lead to risks in long-term continuity and sustainability of FLR. Furthermore, FLR projects are carried out by a multitude of agencies, with local NGOs and associations as the main players; this finding highlights the need to coordinate ongoing efforts and flag challenges in tracking progress. Tree planting is common to most FLR initiatives examined, with aspects of quality and quantity of planting material available becoming critical in ensuring success; this raises the need to ensure farmers are well-trained in its collection and handling. Finally, more homogeneous approaches in monitoring across FLR initiatives should be adopted.

scholarly journals From evaluating a Skilled Care Initiative in rural Burkina Faso to policy implications for safe motherhood in Africa

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Meda ◽  
Sennen Hounton ◽  
Vincent De Brouwere ◽  
Issiaka Sombié ◽  
Peter Byass ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Safe Motherhood
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