The increasing realisation of the importance of all forest resources makes the dichotomisation of forest resources into timber and non timber overly simplistic. Therefore, they collect some medicinal non timber forest products have an important role plants fig. In order to conserve tropical rainforests the potential of non timber forest products ntfps has been debated internationally for integrating conservation and development. The importance of nontimber forest products ntfps to rural livelihoods is widely acknowledged globally, as is the income generated from. However, donor investments in the development of ntfp resources have often failed to deliver the expected benefits in terms of poverty alleviation and improved conservation of natural resources. Economic potential of non timber forest products in nepal.
Nontimber forest products in the global context sheona. The importance of non timber forest resources and wildlife to people 3. In india, ntfps are associated with socioeconomic and cultural life of forest dependent communities inhabiting in wide ecological and geoclimatic conditions throughout the country. Clearly, the trade in non timber forest products ntfps is an important source of income. The scores for all the respondents were pooled for all the identified ntfps and the mean for each species calculated. Given that the importance of ntfps is locationspecific and dynamic, and because local use of non timber forest resource varies greatly, there is the need to conduct a survey that will provide a checklist of non timber resources in the study area so that forest management plans consider all relevant information. Technical report iii international tropical timber. The forest lies at the feet of the ganges and is spread across areas of bangladesh and west bengal, india, forming the seaward fringe of the delta.
This paper analyses the ongoing discourses and practices regarding the promotion of non timber forest products ntfps. However, due to lack of relevant information on the level of output of non timber products, its economic significance was seldom accounted for in the valuation of forests. Importance of nontimber forest products in the economic. Ntfps, which were earlier regarded as minor forest products due to their low volume and value as. The result revealed that non timber products contribute 77% of the net value of forests, which reflects importance of ntfps in the forest economy. Nontimber forest products ntfps, also known as nonwood forest products nwfps, minor. V, issue 4 july 2017 2216 nearly 49 items of the ntfps found to sustain the people especially landless and marginalized groups during lean season and. Relative to forest management for the production of timber, non timber forest products ntfps and environmental services received only scant attention by forest departments until recently. The importance of non timber forest products ntfps to rural livelihoods is widely acknowledged globally, as is the income generated from casual or fulltime trade on village and urban markets. However, because of their limited commercial value and multifaceted uses, no clear management strategies are in place for such forests. This definition includes the use of wood for canoes, woodcarvings, local house construction, fencing materials and firewood, but excludes industrial timber. Nontimber forest product use and market chains along.
In addition to timber, paper, and bioenergy, a number of products are extracted from forests that have important local and economic uses, and have been, suggested by researchers and some environmental ngos and agencies to offer additional economic benefits. Service defines them as special forest products usda forest service 2001. Non timber forest products ntfps contribute significantly to a rural households livelihood in the african semiarid tropics. Economic potential of non timber forest products in. The importance of nontimber forest products for forest. Various definitions proposed in literature tend to expound on specific species, aspects and products according to different authors focal interests. Pdf the importance of nontimber forest products in tribal. Nontimber forest products nontimber forest products nontimber forest products have been defined in different ways by different authors.
Non timber forest products ntfps are any products or service other than timber that is produce in forest. Three major issues in relation to ntfps are addressed. But, a more common and widespread term is nontimber forest products. Among the key uncertainties in the sustainable management of forest for non timber forest products ntfps is the high diversity of species and paucity of information on indigenous use pattern. Participatory forest management for sustainable utilization of non timber forest products ntfp surrounding the protected area of rinjani and mutis timau mt, nusa tenggara indonesia pd. Nontimber forest products 6 1 introduction nontimber forest products ntfps are wild plant and animal products harvested from forests, savannahs and other natural vegetation types. Nontimber forest products ntfps have an important role in the household economy of forest fringe dwellers living in the drydeciduous forests of purulia, bankura and west midnapur districts of west bengal, india. Freerk wiersum2 summary in the past, the capacity of nontimber forest products ntfps to contribute to tropical forest conservation and poverty alleviation was regarded as very promising.
In tropical forests, for example, ntfps can be an important source of income that can. In accordance with the principles of sustainable forest management, nonwood forest products nwfps are increasingly gaining in importance when it comes to forest policy and nature and environmental protection policy. The importance of non timber forest products ntfps for forest dwelling people in the tropics and the relatively small ecological impact of their exploitation has raised high expectations as to their potential to contribute to tropical forest conservation. The above mentioned major and minor forest products are used for various purposes and form an important sector of indian economy. India presents a compelling case for the study of ntfps and their governance. Fresh, dry and non handcrafted forest foliage and greenery. The economic importance of nontimber forest products. The importance of nontimber forest products for forestbased rural livelihoods. Importance of non timber forest products ntfp almost all arguments that emphasize the importance of the use of ntfp are related to the biodiversity conservation discourse andor to some proposal regarding sustainable development. Forest degradation has meant that women have had to walk longer distances into the forests to source materials, with negative impacts on their time poverty, income and personal safety fao 2015. The importance, role and value of non wood forest product. For enterprises that offer rural recreation, experience benefits need to be marketed.
Economic potential of nontimber forest products in nepal. The importance of nontimber forest products in rural. The role of ntfps in poverty alleviation and biodiversity. Non wood forest products provide an important source of income for women. Recent studies have made it clear, however, that the alleged commercialisation conservationdevelopment link in the ntfp debate needs. In designing appropriate strategies for sustainable management of non timber forest products, therefore, it is important to identify species with high local importance with the potential for sustainable. After reading this essay you will learn about forests. Introduction southern forests produce more than timber, wildlife and water. Harvesting and selling of ntfps are some of the major income generating activities among households living in communities proximate to fgr.
Non timber forest products ntfps constitute an important source of livelihood for millions of people from forest fringe communities across the world. Nontimber forest products, often referred to as ntfps, are an important aspect of forests and forest use in many parts of the world. Importance of nontimber forest products in native household. The economic value of non timber forest products is not well defined, nor adequately understood by decision makers. While the differences between the use and management of ntfps on one hand and timber and natural forest management on the other cannot be denied, there are also some striking similarities. Interest in ntfps grew slowly during the 1980s, in response to calls for using forests sustainably for the benefit of the wider society and particularly the. Determining the local importance of non timber forest products using two different prioritization techniques.
Nontimber forest products and livelihoods in the sundarbans. Ntfps has been debated internationally for integrating conservation and. They include fruits and nuts, vegetables, fish and game, medicine plants, resins, essence and. The first, entitled research on non timber forest products, was organised in conjunction with the university of zimbabwe, and held in hot springs, zimbabwe, aug. Household use of non wood forest products non wood forest products play a central role in the rural economy of the lao pdr, and have. The role of ntfps in poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation i preface nontimber forest products ntfps play an important role in the livelihoods of the rural poor, as a source of food, medicine, construction materials, and income throughout the world. Pdf the previously alleged commercialisationconservationdevelopment links involving nontimber forest products ntfp need reconsideration. Many ntfps are important subsistence products while others are a valuable source of income. The importance of nontimber forest products in rural livelihood security and as safety nets.
Commercialization of non timber forest products ntfps has been widely promoted as an approach to rural development in tropical forest areas. The importance of nontimber forest products for forestbased. This study examines the income from ntfps and the dependency on these of different. Non timber forest products ntfps are an important part of forest ecosystems, particularly in tropical natural forests 1. Non timber forest products and livelihoods in the sundarbans fatima tuz zohora1 abstract the sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. Both products are characterized by overexploitation, affected by government regulations and their weak enforcement.
Pdf the importance of nontimber forest products in. Nontimber forest products ntfps contribute significantly to a rural households livelihood in the african semiarid tropics. The proceedings were published in the book current issues in nontimber forest products research ruiz perez and arnold, eds. Nonwood forest products with actual or potential markets the importance of nonwood forest prod. Sustainable forest management projects with an explicit gender lens can help reduce womens vulnerability by enhancing their.
Even for management of non timber forests products and its trade, revenue objectives get primacy despite the 1988 forest policy laying emphasis on local needs and rights of tribal women and men. Nontimber forest products and their contribution to. What are the economic and social benefits of forests. They are a vast storehouse for nontimber forest products. Non timber forest products of the northwest district of guyana. Non timber forest products utilized by households and collectors based on gender typology. With timber felling being banned all over, the erstwhile minor forest products are now becoming the major forest products from the forests. Importance of non timber forest production in sustainable. Both products are characterized by overexploitation, affected. This study examines the income from ntfps and the dependency on these of different socioeconomic groups in northern benin. In morocco, for example, extraction of edible oils from the argan tree.
Figure 2 shows the main non timber forest products collected by households from fgr. Non timber forest products ntfps for sustained livelihood. The other animal products are honey, wax, silk moths, horns and hides of dead animals, ivory, antlers of deer, etc. In general, the depth and breadth of the ntfp economy remains a mystery, and many people involved in the industry hope that it remains that way. In the modern world, forests have an important place in the general economy of any country. Non timber forest products ntfps have an important role in the household economy of forest fringe dwellers living in the drydeciduous forests of purulia, bankura and west midnapur districts of west bengal, india. Contribution of nontimber forest products to cash and non. Most other products seem to be collected by both men and women.
Determining the local importance of nontimber forest. Glossary of forestry terms in british columbia pdf. A 1995 survey of producers, traders and processors of ntfps operating from the eastern border of the country to the. This book provides a comprehensive, global synthesis of current knowledge on the potential and challenges associated with the multiple roles, use, management and marketing of nontimber forest products ntfps. Other attributes of nontimber forest products include health, wellbeing and gourmet. Commercialization of nontimber forest products ntfps has been widely promoted as an approach to rural development in tropical forest areas. Non timber forest products traded from nepal the ntfps that enter india as raw materials are collected, portered, taxed and traded as a discrete group of products referred to in nepali as jaributi. The first, entitled research on nontimber forest products, was organised in conjunction with the university of zimbabwe, and held in hot springs, zimbabwe, aug. The importance of non timber forest products in rural livelihood security and as safety nets. In order to conserve tropical rainforests the potential of nontimber forest products. A key issue in ntfp development is the competitiveness of different products or the same product in different regions.
A vast range of forest products are included in this category and the term is interchangeably used with other related terms like natural products, biological resources, minor forest produce, non wood forest products, and secondary forest products. Due to the lack of agricultural land and industrial activities, forest fringe people collect. However, its existence is threatened by a number of socioeconomic and environmental pressures. Pdf the importance of nontimber forest products for forestbased. The economic importance of nontimber forest products ntfps for livelihood. Nontimber forest products ntfps are biological resources of plant and animal origin, harvested from natural forests, manmade plantations. The contribution of ntfps could go up further, if money saved from buying foods and medicines subsistence value, which the forest dwellers procure from forests is also included. The role of nontimber forest products in creating incentives. Non timber forest products ntfps play an important role in rural economic growth and farmers revenue increase. Mani ram banjade and naya sharma paudel forestaction nepal corresponding author. In vietnam, ntfps have become a central source of cash income for people living in local regions near forests 2.
Pdf the importance of nontimber forest products in rural. In the middle hills few alternatives may exist, especially for the poorer sectors of the rural population those with limited access to land, labour or credit. Contribution of non timber forest products to cash and non cash income of remote forest communities in central africa d. The production and marketing of non timber goods ntfp and services gained importance in forest management as demand for these increased considerably. Non timber forest products ntfps have an important role in the household economy of forest fringe dwellers living in the drydeciduous forests of purulia, bankura and west midnapur districts of. However, there is less understanding of how the condition or status of the neighboring landscapes influence the use of and trade in ntfps. Sustainable management of non timber forest resources table of contents acknowledgements table of contents executive summary 1. A vast range of forest products are included in this category. Other attributes of non timber forest products include health, wellbeing and gourmet. The significance and usefulness of forests date back to those days when man learnt the merits of a.
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