STATUS OF WOOD PROCESSING AND STORAGE IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • CJ Ohagwu Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
  • BO Ugwuishiwu Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4314/njt.302.44

Keywords:

wood, review, processing, storage, Nigeria

Abstract

The work showcases wood processing and storage operations in Nigeria. The importance of wood as a multipurpose biomaterial were discussed as well as its nature, characteristics, lumbering pattern and other product derived from wood. The available wood/timber in Nigeria as well as the unit operations in wood processing,
and storage were also highlighted. Finally, some constraints of timber/wood research in Nigeria were articulated with suggestive recommendations.

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How to Cite

STATUS OF WOOD PROCESSING AND STORAGE IN NIGERIA. (2009). Nigerian Journal of Technology, 30(2), 94-104. https://doi.org/10.4314/njt.302.44

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