Women Perceptions on Environmental Degradation and Farm Yields in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State

Abstract

It has been observed that in spite of the acknowledged important role the environment plays in human sustenance and survival, there is still a discrepancy or inadequate efforts at putting it into proper use and management in order to realize the maximum benefits for present and later generations. This study therefore was intended to find out the relationship between women perception on how the problems of environment are created. The research adopted a survey design. The study was undertaken in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. A multi-staged sampling procedure was adopted for sample selection. The primary data used involved the field data that were collected from the respondents. Results showed that there was a significant relationship between women activities and the different environmental problems confronting the society. The P(.000) < .05 level of significance with the appropriate degree of freedom of 399. The P. (000 <.05 level of significance and a degree of freedom of 399 is significant. That is, variables X1 & X2 (Deforestation and Wild life) are predicted or influenced by variable Y (fuel wood harvest). The P (.000) at .05 level of significance and the degree of freedom of 399, the f-ratio is within the alpha level (.000). The P (.000) at .05 level of significance and degree of freedom of 399 is significant at the alpha level. it is therefore proper to conclude by saying that the socio-economic status of women especially in the rural areas has reduced them to predominantly farming and the very poor of the community. They are often forced by circumstances rather than choice to engage in activities that are extractive in nature. These have serious negative effects on the environment.