Anthony Obi Odok, Comfort Omari Ogbor & Mandu Perpetua Ibe
Abstract
The study aimed to examine alternative livelihood options and forest resources conservation in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State. It was guided by two null hypotheses. Survey research design was adopted for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select six forest communities while systematic random sampling technique was adopted to select the three hundred and twenty-three (323) respondents used for the study. A twenty-item modified four point Likert scale questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts. Pearson product moment correlation statistical tool was employed for data analysis and testing of hypotheses. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that there was a significant relationship between bee keeping, snail farming, and forest resources conservation in the study area. Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that non-governmental organizations working on alternative livelihood activities should continue to empower more people with skills for snail farming in order to generate more income and subsequently conserve forest resources.