Creative and innovative marketing techniques will be required to find consumers. Nonwood forest products in europe european forest institute. Preparation of projet proposal forthe promotion of nontimber. Pdf non timber forest products ntfps for sustained. Usda forest service, southern research station, srs4702, blacksburg, virginia. Commercialization of non timber forest products ntfps has been widely promoted as an approach to rural development in tropical forest areas. Freerk wiersum2 summary in the past, the capacity of non timber forest products ntfps to contribute to tropical forest conservation and poverty alleviation was regarded as very promising.
The first, entitled research on nontimber forest products, was organised in conjunction with the university of zimbabwe, and held in hot springs, zimbabwe, aug. Nontimber forest products ntfps are composed of a broad variety of products of plant or fungal origin extracted from forests chamberlain et al. Harvest of timber products is permitted through the local alaska division of forestry office. The southern part of the main island, where most mining and oil palm activities are concentrated, is also inhabited by vulnerable upland communities of the palawan ethnic group, which are living in partial isolation.
Our expert group wild foods, biodiversity and livelihood with nontimber forest products exchange programme ntfpep asia will work to consolidate traditional ecological knowledge about wild foods in asia and bridge it with the relevant policy arenas to ensure wise, inclusive read more. Nontimber forest products workshop royal roads university. 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. The plants are harvested during annual spring festivals which are growing in popularity. Non timber forest products ntfps are defined as any forest derived tradable products apart from timber and have been identified as an important way for households in developing countries to adapt to food insecurity situations neumann and hirsch, 2000. The proceedings were published in the book current issues in nontimber forest products research ruiz perez and arnold, eds. Economic value and role of nontimber forest products in the longterm management of forest resources in cote d ivoire leonie bonnehin the use of nontimber forest products in benin p.
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. Nonwood forest products food and agriculture organization. Wildcrafting nontimber forest products legal considerations. Contribution of non timber forest products to cash and non cash income of remote forest communities in central africa. Forest service, southern research station seeds mature in late august or early fall. Ecosystem services watershed protection and production of water water capture, percolation, recharge and supply. These dryers are fuel efficient reduce 70% to 80% fuel wood requirement and require less labor. For enterprises that offer rural recreation, experience benefits need to be marketed.
Different terms like secondary, minor or nontimber forest products ntfp are also being used by governments, institutions and academics. Nontimber forest products, past and present international nontimber forest product issues rajesh thadani brief overview of historical nontimber. The boreal, temperate, and subtropical forests of the united states have both an extensive diversity and density of. Timber forest products ntfps is not only one of the most important income. Nontimber forest products, livelihood, sustainable development, tribal. Wildcrafting nontimber forest products legal considerations introduction nontimber forest products ntfps or specialty forest products are plant materials other than timber that are harvested from the forest. Highelevation gray morels and other morchella species harvested as nontimber forest products in idaho and montana erika m. Governance of a nontimber forest product, marula sclerocarya birrea subsp. Preparation of projet proposal forthe promotion of non. The broad terms nontimber forest resources ntfr or nontimber forest products ntfp refer to natural resources collected from forests apart from sawn timber. 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. Moreover, forest products have nonmonetary use value for rural people. These products are often referred to as nontimber forest products or specialty forest products.
Jem volu me 11, nu m b e rs 1 and 2 103 supporting canada s nontimber forest product sector jem volu me 11, nu m b e rs 1 and 2 belcher, b. Non timber forest products ntfps, also sometimes referred to as non wood forest product nwfps or minor forest products mfpsinclude all goods, other than timber or wood, that are produced in forests, pastures and meadows. The potential role of nontimber forest products ntfps in improving nutrition and health and reduction of poverty has been recognized in recent years. They include fruits and nuts, vegetables, medicinal plant s, gum and resins, essences, bamboo, rattans and palms. Nontimber forest products ntfps refers to products of biological origin other than timber, derived from forests. Nontimber forest products through community institutions actionlearning pilot program in shivamogga landscape september 2017 forestplus is made possible by the support of the american people through the united states agency for international development usaid. Different terms like secondary, minor or non timber forest products ntfp are also being used by governments, institutions and academics. Houngnon management of forest reserves and forested national parks in kenya. 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.
They are also referred to as nonwood forest products, botanical forest products, or special forest products, which include a wide range of plant and fungal species that have commercial. However, in most countries the governance of this important but broad category of products has been ineffective or counterproductive to the objectives of sustainability and livelihood improvement. Fsc nontimber forest product standard the fsc principles and criteria together with the igi that are adopted or adapted for nontimber forest products by a technical working group twg. This page provides landowners with information about economically important species that can be cultivated in the forest understory. In chapter 2, peters documents key characteristics of the plant component. Nontimber forest products ntfps broadly include all non. A great first step in ntfp management exploration is connecting with the oregon woodland cooperative. Promote livelihood and education with lifelong learning at tak team village, santipheap commune, siem pang district, stung treng province. Some segments of the ntfp industry have grown rapidly over the last decade, and some have great potential to contin. Ntfps are harvested from forest areas and are produced in farmers fields. Nontimber forest products ntfps, also known as nonwood forest products nwfps, minor forest produce, special, minor, alternative and secondary forest products, are useful substances, materials andor commodities obtained from forests which do not require harvesting logging trees. Harvest of ntfp for commercial purposes is managed by the division of mining, land and water. The nontimber forest products industry in its infancy, so we still have a chance to get things right, striking a respectful balance between traditional first nations use and sustainable com mercial exploitation, between local control and government regulation, between education and.
For further information on the definition of nwfp, please read the article towards a harmonized definition of nonwood forest products, published in. It specifies the requirements with which the organization must conform in order to obtain fsc certification in countries that are lacking nfss. Diospyros melanoxylon nontimber forest products play a significant role in livelihoods around the world, providing critical subsistence and trade goods for forest and other communities. Pdf the scope of nontimber forest products ntfps is broadening over the period to encompass a wide range of products. Lessons from manitobas northern forest diversification centre. Non timber forest products are important for rural people because they can provide an insurance in times of low income or crop failure.
Nutrition and health are fundamental pillars of human development across the entire lifespan. 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. Supporting canadas nontimber forest product sector. Nontimber forest products natural resources canada. But, a more common and widespread term is nontimber forest products. Nontimber forest products ntfps were hailed as a silver bullet to provide the economic incentives to conserve standing forests while contributing to local livelihoods.
Nontimber forest products ntfps are goods of biological origin other than timber from natural, modified or managed forested landscapes. Dnr published the alaska nontimber forest products harvest manual pdf to assist you with products that can be harvested, harvest protocols, quantity limits, seasonal restrictions, and selected references. The university of alaska fairbanks extension service also supplies resources. Nontimber forest products ntfps, also sometimes referred to as nonwood forest product nwfps or minor forest products mfpsinclude all goods, other than timber or wood, that are produced in forests, pastures and meadows.
Non timber forest products ntfps refers to products of biological origin other than timber, derived from forests. Improving nutrition and health through nontimber forest. A vast range of forest products are included in this category. Despite devolution of rights, the mexican forest sector is overregulated in several important ways. Ntfps include bark, roots, tubers, corms, leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, sap, resins, honey, fungi, and animal products such as meat, skins, bones, and teeth. Non timber forest products include products such as bark, roots, tubers, leaves, fruits.
Forest products, livelihoods and conservation editors koen kusters and brian belcher case studies of nontimber forest product systems volume 1 asia. Contribution of nontimber forest products to cash and noncash income of remote forest communities in central africa. The practice of collecting these products from their natural growing sites is referred to as wildcrafting. The range of ntfps is very diverse and includes those that are. Forfs 1710 small woods, big opportunities series produced in partnership with the kentucky division of forestry. Making forest wonders work for nutrition, biodiversity and livelihood. Becoming a forest farmer before starting, the forest owner should con. Non timber forest products represent an emerging market in the forest industry. Do i need a permit to harvest nontimber forest products.
Ntfps continue to be an important source of household food security, nutrition, and health. Steps for starting a nontimber forest products business this website was created to help small forestland owners commercially develop nontimber forest product. Nontimber 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. The proceedings were published in the book current issues in non timber forest products research ruiz perez and arnold, eds. Copublished simultaneously as journal of sustainable forestry, volume, numbers 34 2001 includes bibliographical references machine generated contents note. Wickens 1991, for example, considered nontimber for est products to be all the biological material other than industrial round wood and derived. Produced by the nontimber forest products program at. Ramps in the waynesville, nc watershed kristina connor, jim chamberlain iii, hilliard gibbs, and matt winn u.
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. Nontimber forest products abstract though a significant volume of information has been documented on the importance and potential of ntfps utilisation and its impacts on poverty reduction, livelihoods improvement and environmental sustainability, a lot of confusion. Notify district forester when timber harvest begins follow their approved management plan keep current on certification related topics ensure that no fsc banned pesticides are used on certified parcels keep records of management activities, harvest of timber and nontimber forest products, pesticide applications. Salvage and nontimber forest products forest product recovery following natural disasters, pest or disease outbreaks or natural mortality in addition to products, forests provide services including but not limited to. The potential nontimber forest products for trading in. Non timber forest products ntfps, also known as non wood forest products nwfps, minor forest produce, special, minor, alternative and secondary forest products, are useful substances, materials andor commodities obtained from forests which do not require harvesting logging trees. All types of edibles can be used personally or packaged and sold locally at farmers. 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. 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, nonwood forest products, and secondary forest products. Nontimber forest products, often referred to as ntfps, are an important aspect of forests and forest use in many parts of the world. Timber products include saw logs, poles, house logs, firewood, and christmas trees. Edibles the most common nontimber forest product from woodlands is food or edibles. Service defines them as special forest products usda forest service 2001. Commercialization of nontimber forest products ntfps has been widely promoted as an approach to rural development in tropical forest areas.
Contribution of nontimber forest products to cash and non. The importance of nontimber forest products for forestbased. Nontimber forest products are the huge variety of materials derived from forests excluding timber and fuelwood. Consumer preferences are fueling the increase in demand for local, natural and organic products.
Nontimber forest products this series serves as an introduction to issues and practices common to small family forest owners. D i v i s i o n of f o r e s t r y k e n t u c y w hen woodland owners think of harvesting re. Current issues in nontimber forest products research cifor. 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. The importance of nontimber forest products ntfps to rural livelihoods is widely acknowledged globally, as is the income generated from. Media in category non timber forest products the following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. They include game animals, furbearers, nuts, seeds, berries, mushrooms, oils, sap, foliage, pollarding. Non timber forest products ntfps are goods of biological origin other than timber from natural, modified or managed forested landscapes. Nontimber forest products include products such as bark, roots, tubers, leaves, fruits. Non timber forest products ntfps for sustained livelihood. The group is a memberowned cooperative that serves its members by developing markets for their products and services, assisting them in acquiring services and production means, and. Over the last 25 years, a diversity of community forest enterprises has developed throughout the country.
The importance of non timber forest products for forest based rural livelihoods. Cosponsored by the ktunaxakinbasket treaty council, the southern interior forest extension and research partnership, and bc hydro, the non timber forest products workshop was designed to bring diverse groups together to discuss these issues in an atmosphere of informal dialogue and information exchange. Nontimber forest products ntfps are defined as any forestderived tradable products apart from timber and have been identified as an important way for households in developing countries to adapt to food insecurity situations neumann and hirsch, 2000. All relevant data are within the paper and its supporting information files. Tropical forest resources fall into two groups, timber and nontimber forest products, the latter consisting of fruit, oils, latex, fibres and medicines peters 1989.
Pdf non timber forest products ntfps for sustained livelihood. Tropical forest resources fall into two groups, timber and non timber forest products, the latter consisting of fruit, oils, latex, fibres and medicines peters 1989. There are very few of documents on the use of this species. The importance of nontimber forest products for forestbased rural livelihoods. Other attributes of nontimber forest products include health, wellbeing and gourmet. Changing life styles, new uses for trees in this case timber cutting and a new. Non timber forest products university of british columbia. Non timber forest products are the huge variety of materials derived from forests excluding timber and fuelwood.
Nontimber forest product use and market chains along. The appalachian region is a valuable source of non timber products that may offer alternative income opportunities for land owners. This report on the potential ntfp trade in cambodia is based on 3 years of fieldwork, in the. Nontimber forest products from the forest plantations cashew nut, natural groves resulting from an agrosystem where farmers save certain species cola nut, shea nut from slash and burn, or second ary forests arils of thaumatoccocus daniellii are listed in customs statistics. The importance of nontimber forest products for forest. Ntfps, which were earlier regarded as minor forest products due to their low volume and value as. Chapter 2 valuing nontimber forest products chapter 3 nonmarket values chapter 4 other values chapter 5 national economies chapter 6 sustainable harvesting chapter 7 brazil nut and palm heart chapter 8 conclusions and recommendations endnotes references appendix contributors 1 3 9 11 14 28 35 67 81 92 96 97 111 122. Nontimber forest product resources to get you started. Nontimber forest products ntfps are products other than wood derived from fo rests, agroforests, plantations, bushlands, scrublands and shrublands fao, 1999.
They are also referred to as non wood forest products, botanical forest products, or special forest products, which include a wide range of plant and fungal species that have commercial. The boreal, temperate, and subtropical forests of the united states have both an extensive diversity and density of nontimber forest products. 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. Wickens 1991, for example, considered nontimber for est products to be all the biological material other than. A proliferation of research and funding have targeted this issue following peters 1989 influential study and considering the magnitude of people reliant on ntfps2. Oregon forest industry directory this regional webbased directory lists buyers and sellers of forest products and has an extensive section devoted to nontimber forest products.
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