The determinants of fuelwood demand: A case of Olio sub-county eastern Uganda
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This study investigated the determinants of fuelwood demand,
estimated the elasticity of the determinants, and determined
changes in land use/cover and its effect on biomass dynamics.
It also documented fuelwood scarcity coping strategies. Findings
indicate that both demographic and socio-economic conditions
within the household have a bearing on fuelwood demand and
these determinants are positively and negatively elastic.
Meanwhile, the biomass stock is declining at a faster rate from
its value of 1986 owing to rapid land use/cover change (LUCC)
mainly driven by small-scale farming. This has exacerbated
fuelwood scarcity. Households have though devised coping
strategies including; the use of crop residues, improved stoves
and agro-forestry.
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