Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest products
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Non-wood Forest Products for Rural Income and Sustainable Forestry
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest products
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Ecological Sustainability for Non-timber Forest Products
Author: Charlie M. ShackletonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317916131
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
There is growing knowledge about and appreciation of the importance of Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) to rural livelihoods in developing countries, and to a lesser extent, developed countries. However, there is also an assumption on the part of policy-makers that any harvesting of wild animal or plant products from the forests and other natural and modified ecosystems must be detrimental to the long-term viability of target populations and species. This book challenges this idea and shows that while examples of such negative impacts certainly exist, there are also many examples of sustainable harvesting systems for NTFPs. The chapters review and present coherent and scientifically sound information and case studies on the ecologically sustainable use of NTFPs. They also outline a general interdisciplinary approach for assessing the sustainability of NTFP harvesting systems at different scales. A wide range of case studies is included from Africa, Asia and South America, using plant and animal products for food, crafts, textiles, medicines and cosmetics.
Sustainable Production of Wood and Non-wood Forest Products
Author: Ellen Mary DonoghuePublisher: DIANE Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1437913342
Category : Forest management
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
A collection of 18 papers and extended abstracts based on talks presented at the Internat. Union of Forest Res. Org. (IUFRO) Conference held in March 2003. This conference emphasized the many ways that forest products research can contribute to sustainable choices in forest management. The two Research Groups represented here are the Sustainable Production of Forest Products Research Group and the Non-Wood Forest Products Research Group. The papers address many aspects of wood and non-wood forest products including: forest management; product development; economic development implications; local, national, and international protocols; assessments; and research strategies. Charts and tables.
Non-Wood Forest Products in Europe
Author: Harald VacikPublisher:
ISBN: 9783752675290
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Sustainable Production of Wood and Non-wood Forest Products
Author: International Union of Forestry Research Organizations. Division 5. ConferencePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest management
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This proceedings is a collection of 18 papers and extended abstracts based on talks presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) All Division 5 Conference, held in Rotorua, New Zealand, March 1115, 2003. This conference emphasized the many ways that forest products research can contribute to sustainable choices in forest management. The two IUFRO Research Groups represented in this proceedings are the Sustainable Production of Forest Products Research Group (5.12) and the Non-wood Forest Products Research Group (5.11). The papers address many aspects of wood and non-wood forest products including: forest management; product development; economic development implications; local, national, and international protocols; assessments; and research strategies.
Beyond Timber
Author: Non-Timber Forest Products in the Global Context
Author: Sheona ShackletonPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642179835
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
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 non-timber forest products (NTFPs). There has been considerable research and policy effort surrounding NTFPs over the last two and half decades. The book explores the evolution of sentiments regarding the potential of NTFPs in promoting options for sustainable multi-purpose forest management, income generation and poverty alleviation. Based on a critical analysis of the debates and discourses it employs a systematic approach to present a balanced and realistic perspective on the benefits and challenges associated with NTFP use and management within local livelihoods and landscapes, supported with case examples from both the southern and northern hemispheres. This book covers the social, economic and ecological dimensions of NTFPs and closes with an examination of future prospects and research directions.
Resource Assessment of Non-wood Forest Products
Author: Jennifer Ley Gn WongPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251046142
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Supplied with CD-ROM (in English, French and Spanish) inside back cover.
Inside Agroforestry
Author: Non-wood Forest Products in Asia
Author: Patrick B. DurstPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) have been vitally important to forest-dwellers and rural communities for centuries. This publication is a product of the Food and Agriculture Organization's attention to this long-neglected area of forestry. It contains reports describing the status, management and importance of NWFPs in 11 Asian countries.