The role of forest status in households’ fuel choice in Uganda

In this study, we investigate how households' choice of energy source is influenced by the status local forest resource. We assume that households choose between clean fuels (e.g., kerosene, LPG, solar, and electricity), dirty biobased firewood, animal dung, crop residues, charcoal), mixed fuels. integrate socioeconomic data with high-resolution satellite on conditions from Uganda National Panel Survey. The findings a random-effects multinomial logit model indicate in vegetated areas are 6–7% less likely to rely solely fuels, 6–8% more use compared those non-vegetated areas. A larger stock strongly associated lower firewood than charcoal. possible explanation for presence policies conservation enhanced property rights, which improve limit opportunities collect firewood. Given dependence forest-based such could need be modified secure households’ access these