The collection, trade and use of these products have been important to rural economies in country. Nontimber forest products ntfps are biological resources derived from. Nonwood forest products food and agriculture organization. For enterprises that offer rural recreation, experience benefits need to be marketed. The study of nontimber forest products sciencedirect. 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. Its a zone 3 or 4 technique that i really love a non timber forest products part 1. In 2015, the united nations set 17 sustainable development goals sdg as global goals from 2015 to 2030. Nontimber forest products, often referred to as ntfps, are an important aspect of forests and forest use in many parts of the world. 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.
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. Net income from farm off farm income and ntfp income. Nontimber forest products southern research station usda. For further information on the definition of nwfp, please read the article towards a harmonized definition of non wood forest products, published in unasylva, issue no. Nontimber forest products contribute substantially to rural livelihoods neumann and hirsch, 2000. Report on subsector analysis non timber forest products. The other animal products are honey, wax, silk moths, horns and hides of dead animals, ivory, antlers of deer, etc. Non timber forest products ntfps play an important role in the life and economy of people living in and around forests. Conservation of genetic resources of nontimber forest. The vast natural resources of indias forests, including nontimber forest products ntfps, such as medicinal and aromatic plants, leaves, fruits, seeds, resins, gums, bamboos, and canes, offer. Harvest of ntfp for commercial purposes is managed by the division of mining, land and water. However the project is being implemented in six districts syangja and dolpa were omitted from the first phase.
Besides economical roles, a variety of ntfps including wild coffee in the region have different sociocultural roles for local inhabitants. It is mostly grown and consumed in uttarakhand and in the terai regions of india and nepal the seeds are dark brown in color, and crackles on being heated in oil. But, a more common and widespread term is nontimber forest products. Current issues in nontimber forest products research. People in developing world derive a significant part of their livelihoods from various forest products, particularly non timber forest products ntfps. Report formalisation and the nontimber forest product sector. Review of economic contribution of nontimber forest. Written by doug crouch fruits and nuts stumbling upon a rich harvest of wild fruits or nuts can be quite a rewarding jaunt into the forest and warrants further stewardship of the forest to ensure these harvests are reliable. Nontimber forest products ntfps are defined as all products of biological origin other than timber extracted from forests, woodlands and trees outside forests for human use demel et al. Nontimber forest products ntfps are composed of a broad variety of products of plant or fungal origin extracted from forests chamberlain et al. Here is the first of a few articles on non timber forest products and their role within permaculture. India presents a compelling case for the study of ntfps and their governance.
Forestry policy, nontimber forest products and the rural economy. The above mentioned major and minor forest products are used for various purposes and form an important sector of indian economy. Pdf commercialization of nontimber forest products. Distinct reasons for the choice of a name exist, but that is not the focus of this paper. A vast range of forest products are included in this category. Presently, ntfp are defined as plant or animal products that exclude wood for different purposes or firewood coming from natural or managed plant formations.
Non timber forest products non timber forest products non timber forest products have been defined in different ways by different authors. Honey production and roundwood construction and fuels. We are a large global trading company of indonesian non timber forest products. Collection, harvesting and processing of minor forest produce mfp non timber forest produce ntfp by scheduled tribes and other forest dwellers in forest areas.
In addition, they can be an incentive to leave the forest intact instead of cutting down trees for agriculture. Do i need a permit to harvest non timber forest products. Pages in category non timber forest products the following 88 pages are in this category, out of 88 total. Valuation of nontimber forest products value chains. These products are often referred to as nontimber forest products or specialty forest products. The subsector analysis of non timber forest products ntfps herbs and spices have been conducted for bds maps project in the four districts banke, bardiya, kailali, surkhet encompassing the mid and far western regions of nepal. There are a variety of definitions for non wood forest products nwfp and the related terms non timber forest products ntfp and non wood goods and services nwgs corresponding to different perceptions and different needs. Ntfps include natural gums, spices and condiments, medicinal and edible plants and essential oils. Medicinal herbs, fungi, edible fruits and nuts, and other. Mha issues order to exempt certain activities regarding. Harvest of timber products is permitted through the local alaska division of forestry office. Journal of biodiversity and environmental sciences 28. Pdf the scope of non timber forest products ntfps is broadening over the period to encompass a wide range of products.
Non timber forest products 3 mushroom cultivation and fibers and crafts. Although they have been gath ered for generations, nontimber forest products have had less attention than. Different terms like secondary, minor or non timber forest products ntfp are also being used by governments, institutions and academics. A prominent feature of the recent concern for forest conservation has been the fact that many of the traditional uses of nontimber forest products are not only important to large numbers of people, they are also to a large extent. Nontimber forest products ntfp is a highly disseminated term internationally and was initially used for a wide variety of differentiated forest products fig. 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. For the purposes of this paper, the following definition of nwfp is used. Constraints and potential solutions by emily jane davis, 20 lmh 67 managed access to non timber forest products on private land and eligible tenures by wendy cocksedge, emily keller, art mercer, and grace wang creating a regional pro.
How can i classify forest products as timber and non. This definition includes the use of wood for canoes, woodcarvings, local house construction, fencing materials and firewood, but excludes industrial timber. Guidelines for equitable and sustainable nontimber forest. For ntfp, the processes can have a large variety see non timber forest product.
Since the 1990s, there has been debate around the contribution of nontimber forest products ntfps promising economic benefit from an intact forest cover 1 livelihood refers to a level of wealth and stocks and flows of food and cash which provide for physical and social well being chambers 1993 in brown et al 2000. Master seminar on potential of non timber forest produce a national and international scenario presented by nalish kumar anchal m. Medicinal herbs, fungi, edible fruit and nuts, and other natural products from. Forest products,multiuse forest produce, vernacular forest products,special forest products what is in a name. Economic valuation of nontimber forest products ntfps. The issues surrounding the certification of forests with significant nontimber forest product valuesfor both subsistence and commercial useare complex and varied. The role of ntfps in poverty alleviation and biodiversity. The importance of nontimber forest products for forest. Non timber forest products 2 medicinal plants and fish. Nontimber forest products, also known as nonwood forest products, minor forest produce, special, minor, alternative and secondary forest products, are useful substances, materials andor commodities obtained from forests which do not require harvesting trees. Report on subsector analysis non timber forest products ntfp.
Sustainable production of wood and nonwood forest products. Chamberlain, associate professor forest products marketing and graduate research assistant, center for forest products marketing and management, department of wood science and forest products, 210 cheatham hall 0323. The study of non timber forest products marius jacobs rijksherbarium, sch elp en kade 6, po box 9514, 2300 ra leiden, the netherlands summary tropical rainforests contain an astonishing variety of plants that are of use to man as a source of timber, food, medicines, industrial products, and spices. Medicinal herbs and nontimber forest products nc state. In ethiopia, non farm income is an important element in the livelihood of the poor society. This study examines the income from ntfps and the dependency on these of different. The use of non timber forest products ntfps has received attention in light of their.
Introduction and herbs and spices trees forum at permies. 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. Change in mean plant species richness of trees, shrubs and herbs per plot. Spice and medicinal plants production and value chain. Service defines them as special forest products usda forest service 2001.
The economic value of non timber forest products is not well defined, nor adequately understood by decision makers. Role of nontimber forest products in sustaining forestbased. Non timber forest products 2 medicinal plants and fish and wildlife management. Ntfp team went to visit and monitor the target areas of the project ple on march 18, 2020, ntfp project team went to visit ntfps target areas of the project. Ntfps include fruits and berries, nuts, spices, medicinal plants, oils, gums, resins. Nontimber forest products management on national forests in the. Non timber forest products ntfps are components of the forest system that exist in nature and are generally not cultivated. Elettaria cardamomum, which is valued worldwide as a cooking spice, particularly. These products are made from resources that grow under the forest canopy as trees, herbs. The study of nontimber forest products springerlink. Guide for small and medium enterprises in sustainable nontimber. These included aromatic spices, fruits, roots, seeds, nuts, barks, fungi, resins. Nontimber forest products cover a wide range of roots, barks, stems, exudates, leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds, fungi, invertebrates as well as birds, animals and related products. Non timber forest products the nuts, seeds, fibres, resins, fruits, oils and spices extracted from forests for human use have been the centre of great.
Shackleton and shackleton, 2004, but they do so in ways that are invisible to policymakers and difficult to regulate, tax and manage as a sector. The nontimber forest products play significant roles in the domestic economy of countries, but unfortunately their continued use and availability is being threatened by timber extraction and shifting cultivation, both of which are. Although, non timber forest products ntfps have long been utilized and have provided invaluable economic resources for the rural community for generations, its importance has been over shadowed by timber products, which have been considered as major forest commodities 3,15. They feed us and wildlife of all sorts so there is quite a crossover to managing for fish and. The subsector analysis of nontimber forest products ntfps herbs and spices have been conducted for bds maps project in the four districts banke, bardiya, kailali, surkhet encompassing the mid and far western regions of nepal. Forest products, livelihoods and conservation editors koen kusters and brian belcher case studies of non timber forest product systems volume 1 asia. Nontimber forest products part 1 intro and herbs and spices. Nontimber forest products ntfps, also known as nonwood forest products nwfps, minor. Pdf nontimber forest products in sustainable forest. Pdf the scope of nontimber forest products ntfps is. The role of ntfps in poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation i preface non timber 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. Nontimber forest products southern research station. This study tries to fill some of the gaps in the information on marketing opportunities and constraints for spices that grow in the area.
Nontimber forest products, united states institute for culture and ecology. Cameroon, central african republic car, republic of congo or congobrazzaville referred to in the report as congob, democratic republic of congo drc, gabon, equatorial guinea. It is used in the garhwali and kumaoni styles of cuisines. This is especially relevant because many of the most valuable and potent plants were previously exploited.
Many ntfps are important subsistence products while others are a valuable source of income. The terms non wood forest products and non timber forest products are used in a number of papers and can be considered synonymous, unless otherwise stated. Full papers or extended abstracts are included for the majority of conference sessions of the 5. Edibles the most common nontimber forest product from woodlands is food or edibles. At the same time the plants from which these products. In the upgradation of rural economics, the role and contribution of ntfps are crucial because of their richness in biodiversity as source of food, fodder, fiber, fertilizers, herbal products, construction materials, cosmetics and cultural products of perfumes. Tropical rainforests contain an astonishing variety of plants that are of use to man as a source of timber, food, medicines, industrial products, and spices.
Commercialization of non timber forest products ntfps has been widely promoted as an approach to rural development in tropical forest areas. The study of nontimber forest products marius jacobs rijksherbarium, sch elp en kade 6, po box 9514, 2300 ra leiden, the netherlands summary tropical rainforests contain an astonishing variety of plants that are of use to man as a source of timber, food, medicines, industrial products, and spices. Non timber forest products ntfps are known also as minor forest produce mfp or non wood forest produce nwfp. Traditional uses of nontimber forest products in southwest.
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. Non timber forest products ntfps for sustained livelihood. Bamboo, coconut, arecanut, cocoa, spices plantations and their harvesting, processing, packaging, sale and marketing. Economic potential of nontimber forest products in nepal. Contribution of the non timber forest products to the local.
As renewable resources on earth, forest products can assist in several sdgs in this agenda. But there are other products that can come from small woodlands that may also have a commercial market. Conservana spices has a vision and mission to improve the economic level of communities around the forest with the effort of non monoculture forest farming also. In ethiopia, non farm income is an important element in. The importance of nontimber forest products for forestbased rural livelihoods. The use of non timber forest products is an ageold practice of human beings. They include game animals, furbearers, nuts, seeds, berries, mushrooms, oils, foliage, pollarding, medicinal plants. Other attributes of nontimber forest products include health, wellbeing and gourmet. Forestry 5th sem department of forestry college of agriculture indira gandhi krishi vishvavidyalaya, raipur c. Half the worlds poor depend on harvesting wild natural resources for their livelihoods.
Timber products include saw logs, poles, house logs, firewood, and christmas trees. Non timber forest products part 1 intro and herbs and spices medicinal plants a vast cornucopia of medicines can be found in forests naturally and they can also be cultivated in a way that simulates wild harvests. There are a variety of definitions for nonwood forest products nwfp and the related terms nontimber forest products ntfp and nonwood goods and services nwgs corresponding to different perceptions and different needs. The term nontimber forest products ntfps encompasses all biological materials other than timber which are extracted from forests, other wooded land and trees outside forests that include products used as food and food additives edible nuts, mushrooms, fruits, herbs, spices and condiments, aromatic plants, game, fibers used in construction. Forest produce can be divided into several categories. These include all botanical and other natural products extracted from the forest other than timber.
From the point of view of usage, forest produce can be categorized into three types. Challenges and strategies article pdf available in research journal of forestry 101. Non timber forest products part 1 intro and herbs and spices. Forest products, livelihoods and conservation cifor.
For no other reasons than mere simplicity, the authors have chosen to use nontimber forest products ntfp here to. 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. 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. Those studies that focused exclusively on areas outside of the humid. Sustainable harvest of non timber plant resources in tropical moist forest.
An assessment of non timber forest products ntfps utilization on rural livelihoods in ini local government area of akwa ibom state, nigeria. Promote livelihood and education with lifelong learning at tak team village, santipheap commune, siem pang district, stung treng province. To date, there are about fortysix commercial non timber forest products for which certification standards have been approved and ongoing evaluations of over six more evaluations. Pdf non timber forest products ntfps for sustained. With timber felling being banned all over, the erstwhile minor forest products are now becoming the major forest products from the forests. Non timber forest products like coffee, honey and spices, form an important part of livelihood strategies of the people in southwest ethiopia. This article attempts to explore the contribution of ntfps in sustaining forest based rural livelihood in and around a protected area pa of bangladesh.
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