Demand Analysis for Some Timber Species In Ibadan Metropolis: Implication For Research Into Wood Production

Corresponding author’s E-mail: femray4real@yahoo.com The study was carried out within Ibadan Metropolis to identify the wood species that are in high demand within the Metropolis. Among the species identified were Afara (Terminalia superba), Teak (Tectona grandis) and Iroko (Milicia excelsa) which were the most demanded. Factors responsible for the increase demand of these species were also identified. These include price, hardness and durability, colour with hardness and durability being the most important factor given by the respondents.