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Abstract

The analysis of timber price trend was carried out in Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo State with the aim of establishing the problems and solutions to timber price increase in that locality. Moreover, the research design was based on survey research method, which involves the administration of questionnaire and personal interview. Meanwhile, different statistical tools like chi-square, spear man rank correlation co-efficient, bar chart and simple percentage were used in the analysis of data. Base on this analysis, it was observed that some of the prominent causes of timber price increase in Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo State were raining season, temporary prohibition of deforestation and the nature of job species of timber are use. On this basis, some of the following recommendations were envisage in order to atleast curb the situation: The government should promulgate law for storing timber for future use, the government should rationalize the method of temporary prohibition of deforestation by not introducing it annually, but at least 2-3 years interval with proper investigation of the timber contractors e.t.c.

 

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Introduction

Timber can be refer to as standing or felled trees, before they are milled into boards referred to as lumber. Brett, (2002).

Timber originated from the forest. They wood in the forest, which can either be hard or softwood, these wood are cut into logs and transported to the sawmill where they are sawn into marketable sizes. These timbers are seasoned to reduce the moisture content in order to enhance their suitability in construction work.

Cost of timber varies depend on the cross-sectional area and the type of wood from which the timber is sawn. This is due to the massive use of timber in roofing, frames, and other work for concrete.

Timber are found in various size such as 50 x 50m2, 57 x 100mm, 50 x 150mm, 50 x 75mm, 25 x 300mm etc.

Timber sizes of 50 x 50mm, 50 x 75mm, 50 x 100mm, 75 x 100mm and 25 x 300mm are mostly used in building work.

Timber sizes of 50 x 50mm and 50 x 100mm are usually high demand in building works, hence it increase sales. This is as a result of their use as purlins and rafter in a roofing work which required much quantity in furniture work.

25 x 300mm, 32 x 300mm, and 50 x 300mm are mostly demanded as they are used in construction of most modern doors, windows and some furniture items in the building. This tends to increase sales.