Assessment of the contribution of woodlots to rural communities’ livelihoods and examination of the factors influencing woodlots utilisation

This research study focused on assessing the contribution of woodlot management and its resources to the livelihood of the local communities in the Vhembe District in Limpopo Province. The household survey using a semi-structured questionnaire was conducted at Thenzheni and Gogogo communities, which are situated in the Thulamela municipality of Vhembe District Municipality. The total interviewed sampled households from both Thenzheni and Gogogo communities was 198 and 122, respectively.