TY  - JOUR
T1  - Production Technique and the Influence of Wood Species on the Properties of Charcoal in Nigeria, A Case Study of Oyo State
AU - , O.Y. Ogunsanwo AU - , A.A. Aiyeloja AU - , C. Uzo 
JO  - Agricultural Journal
VL  - 2
IS  - 1
SP  - 131
EP  - 133
PY  - 2007
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-9155
DO  - aj.2007.131.133
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=aj.2007.131.133
KW  - Production technique
KW  -charcoal
KW  -wood properties
AB  - This study investigated the physical characteristics of the charcoal produced from selected wood species in a Local Government Area of Oyo State. The result showed that <I>Anogeissus leiocarpus</I> (Ayin) with 11.618 Kcal g <SUP>1</SUP> Calorific Value is the most preferred wood species for charcoal production in the study area; this may be the probable reason why it is mostly preferred to other available and selected wood species. The calorific value for other species tested ranged between 8.25 and 10.09 kcal g <SUP>1</SUP>. However the available of these species in the study area has being on a downward trend. On this basis it is recommended that Species like <I>Anogeissus leiocarpus</I> (Ayin),<I> Vitellaria paradoxum </I>(Emi),<I> Daniella oliveri </I>(Iya) and <I>Terminalia superba </I>(Afara) with high calorific values should be established in plantations to ensure regular supply of the species to the charcoal producers among other uses.
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