Assessments of non-timber forest products status in the Guraferda district of Ethiopia

Innovations in Agriculture ◽

10.25081/ia.2018.v1.i2.1032 ◽

1970 ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

Belay Haile Gessese

Keyword(s):

Household Survey ◽

Forest Products ◽

Microsoft Excel ◽

Key Informant ◽

The Status ◽

Important Health ◽

Non Timber Forest Products ◽

Bush Meat ◽

Key Informant Interview ◽

Interview Analysis

Forests and other vegetation resources in Guraferda district offer diverse NTFPs that provide substantial inputs for the livelihoods of the community. Thus, information regarding to the status of NTFPs of the district is vital for proper management of these resources. However, up to date information on the status of non-timber forest products in Guraferda district is found to be lacking. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the status of NTFPs in the district. Information was collected through household survey and key informant interview. Analysis of data was accomplished through the use of SPSS (version 20) and Microsoft Excel software. Results of the study identified that important NTFPs of the district like honey, forest coffee, forest tuber, forest spices, important health care medicinal plants, Antiaris toxicaria tree with a bark that serves as cloth and sleeping mat preparation, edible forest leaves and fruits, and wild animals for bush meat consumption, that have significantly declined.

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Status of Potential Non-Timber Forest Products for Wise Use and Conservation in the Langtang National Park’s Buffer Zone

Journal of Natural History Museum ◽

10.3126/jnhm.v28i0.14186 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 28 ◽

pp. 102-107

Author(s):

Bhuvan Keshar Sharma ◽

Ram Chandra Kandel

Keyword(s):

Forest Inventory ◽

Forest Products ◽

Buffer Zone ◽

Resource Assessment ◽

Commercial Production ◽

Managed Forests ◽

Buffer Zones ◽

The Status ◽

Non Timber Forest Products ◽

Baseline Information

Non-timber forest products are non-wooded biological resources derived from both natural and managed forests and other wooded areas. The objective of the study was to perform resource assessment for baseline information on the status and distribution of locally prioritized plant based non-timber forest products in Nuwakot and Sindhupalchok districts of Langtang National Park’s buffer zones. Consultative workshops and forest inventory techniques were applied to collect data. From the consultative workshops 133 species of plants having use value were identifi ed. It was identifi ed that Gaultheria fragrantissima and Edgeworthia gardneri were more potential species for commercial production and utilization. For commercial production and collection of Gaultheria fragrantissima, buffer zone areas of Nuwakot district will be the better place. Similarly, the commercial production and collection of Edgeworthia gardneri will be better in buffer zone areas of Sindhupalchok district.J. Nat. Hist. Mus. Vol. 28, 2014: 102-117

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The Influence of Remittances on Mutual Transactions in an Isolated Village

Journal of Developing Economies ◽

10.20473/jde.v4i1.11264 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 28

Author(s):

SOULIXAY HONGSAKHONE

Keyword(s):

Significant Contribution ◽

Lao Pdr ◽

Household Survey ◽

Forest Products ◽

Average Treatment Effect ◽

Matching Method ◽

External Market ◽

Non Timber Forest Products ◽

Individual Household ◽

Market Distance

In this paper, we investigate the influence of domestic remittances on mutual transactions through the trade of major products among households in an isolated village in a developing country. We use trade data of individual household obtaining from our own Household Survey 2015 and 2016 conducted in northern Lao PDR. By using propensity score matching method, the paper estimates the average treatment effect on the treated, and it finds that remittances have an increasingly significant impact on mutual transactions mainly through increasing in rice, non-timber forest products, and livestock trading among households with remittances. Moreover, this paper also finds that remittances had a more significant contribution to increased stock of goods rather than consumption in households with remittances. Suggesting that households with remittances, which are both consumers and traders, tend to accumulate their resources for future transactions, this is due to external market distance, food insecurity and network constraints.

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An Assessment of Forest Product Harvesting in Community Forests: A Case from Community Forest of Mid-hills, Nepal

Forestry: Journal of Institute of Forestry, Nepal ◽

10.3126/forestry.v17i0.33636 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

pp. 67-82

Author(s):

Smriti Pahari ◽

Sushma Bhattarai

Keyword(s):

Forest Products ◽

Community Forest ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Community Forests ◽

Forest Sustainability ◽

Key Informant ◽

The Status ◽

Harvesting Process ◽

Tools And Techniques ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Proper harvesting of forest products is crucial for sustainable management but due to low level of skill in and awareness of harvesting, forest is deteriorating and harvesting forest products is wasteful. As harvesting is one of the important factors in minimizing waste and damage and achieving forest sustainability, this study was essential. This case from community forest (CF) of mid-hills region demonstrated the status of existing harvesting practices, tools and techniques used and recommended appropriate mechanism for improving such practices. Semi-structured questionnaire survey was performed with 40% of the total households, five key informant interviews and field observations during the harvesting process at the study site for gathering data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in charts and tables. The study revealed the use of traditional harvesting methods and conventional tools like sickle, bill-hook, and axe but limited use of modern tools. Deviation from the operation plan during block selection and harvesting of trees were observed. Appropriate tools and training to users along with regular monitoring by forest officials are needed. This study will help policy makers, planners and forest officials to make necessary provisions for improving harvesting practice in community forests of Nepal.

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Indigenous and traditional knowledge, sustainable harvest, and the long road ahead to reach the 2020 Global Strategy for Plant Conservation objectives

Rodriguésia ◽

10.1590/2175-7860201869409 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 69 (4) ◽

pp. 1587-1601 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Natalia Hanazaki ◽

Sofia Zank ◽

Viviane Stern Fonseca-Kruel ◽

Isabel Belloni Schmidt

Keyword(s):

Indigenous Peoples ◽

Biological Diversity ◽

Sustainable Use ◽

Strong Support ◽

Plant Conservation ◽

Forest Products ◽

Local Communities ◽

Global Strategy ◽

The Status ◽

Non Timber Forest Products

Abstract Global strategies under the scope of CBD are important in guiding policies and resources for the conservation of biological diversity. This paper emphasized the need to develop actions under the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) with measurable results up to 2020, regarding the status and perspectives related to Targets 12 and 13, focusing on the Brazilian context in order to identify gaps and actions to achieve the goals for conservation and sustainable use of plants. It should be noted that Target 12 also covers logging, not necessarily directly related to indigenous peoples and traditional communities, but may threaten their livelihoods. In Brazil, scientific knowledge about the ecological effects of the harvesting of non-timber forest products is still limited, and few studies have contributed to the establishment of legal regulations for collection and management. With regard to target 13, which concerns traditional and indigenous knowledge about plant use and the dependence of these peoples on plants, there are still a lack of integrative and effective policy initiatives. However, considering the negative political context of recent decades and exacerbated in recent years in relation to biodiversity conservation and indigenous peoples and local communities, profound changes are necessary in the Brazilian scenario, with strong support and recognition for indigenous peoples and local communities, so that any objective related to the achievement of the goals of the GSPC is minimally achieved.

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Fitting Regression Models for Sustainable Management of Non-Timber Forest Products in Forests and Private Lands: A Case Study from Mid-Western Region of Nepal

The Initiation ◽

10.3126/init.v4i0.5532 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 14-27

Author(s):

Bishnu Hari Pandit ◽

Laxman Ghimire

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Management ◽

Regression Models ◽

Labour Force ◽

Household Survey ◽

Forest Products ◽

Private Forests ◽

Private Lands ◽

Community Forests ◽

Non Timber Forest Products ◽

Household Labour

This study examines the constraining factors for sustainable management of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in both community and private forests in Dang, Rolpa and Pyuthan Districts of mid-western Nepal. Four CFUGs were selected from each of the study districts, and NTFP inventory was done. A total of 259 households were randomly sampled for household data collection. Two Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were held in each district and Key Informant survey was done to assess preliminary information and data. Two regression models were fi tted to investigate the causes of sustainable management of NTFPs. The report revealed that Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) cultivation initiated by local farmers in the past have indicated that farmers have planted some species of NTFPs (such as Cinnamon tamala, Swertia, Zanthoxylum, Sapindus) in their farmlands and other community forest lands in the study districts. A regression analysis of constraining factors explored in a household survey revealed that cultivation of NTFP species is significantly influenced by household labour force engaged in cultivation in agriculture on marginal lands and their affiliation with community based local institutions (R2 = 56%). While constraining factors for sustainable management of NTFP in government and community forests are distance from home to forest, food production; active labour force, training on forest management, and household labour force involved in agriculture (R2 = 66%). Recommendations are made for sustainable management of NTFPs in forest and private lands.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/init.v4i0.5532The Initiation Vol.4 2011 14-27

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Illegal rattan extraction trends in the Ankasa Conservation Area in Ghana

Journal of Energy and Natural Resource Management ◽

10.26796/jenrm.v2i3.49 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 84-92

Author(s):

R. Obour, D. Amankwaa, A. Asare

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Biological Diversity ◽

Forest Products ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Sampling Techniques ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Conservation Area ◽

Forest Reserve ◽

The North ◽

Non Timber Forest Products

Protected Areas (PAs) are created for the protection and maintenance of biological diversity, but many of Ghana’s PAs are subjectto severe pressures and threats, the main pressures being the illegal extraction of natural resources. Rattans are indisputablyone of the most important Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Ghana’s Protected Areas that is without doubt one of thereasons for which it has drawn the attention of researchers. In this study the illegal rattan extraction patterns in the AnkasaConservation Area (ACA) in Ghana was inspected. Simple random sampling and Snowball sampling techniques were used. Datacollection employed the use of semi-structured questionnaires, interviews and field enumeration of rattans as well as an analysisof Effective Patrol Man-days (EPMDS) from 2004 to 2012. The results showed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.75, p<0.05, r2 = 0.557) between patrol effort and rattan extraction encounters. In addition, there was a general reduction in illegalrattan extraction encounters from 2004 to 2012 at a rate of 4.3 per year. The highest illegal rattan extraction incidences wererecorded in 2006 (76 encounters), 2005 (35 encounters), 2008 (22 encounters), 2004 (18 encounters) and the least incidencewere recorded in both 2010 (3 encounters) and 2011 (3 encounters).The research also revealed that Eremospatha macrocarpawas the most extracted rattan species followed by Laccosperma secundiflorum. The major rattan extraction and trade routesoriginate in the northern parts and in the area east of the reserve and also south of Draw River Forest Reserve. Generally, rattanpoaching in Ankasa Conservation Area has declined, but there are still human incursions in the northern part of the reserve. Thestudy recommended an intensification of patrols in the north of the reserve. Also, enrichment planting and Agroforestry practicesof inter-cropping rattans with seasonal crops should be pursued vigorously for the local communities.

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Market Survey of Non-Timber Forest Products in the Sunyani Municipality

Journal of Energy and Natural Resource Management ◽

10.26796/jenrm.v3i2.58 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 44-53

Author(s):

S.D. Akoto

Keyword(s):

Building Materials ◽

Significant Proportion ◽

Forest Products ◽

Packaging Materials ◽

Medicinal Products ◽

Monthly Basis ◽

Rural Livelihood ◽

Non Timber Forest Products ◽

Communal Lands ◽

Forest Lands

This study sought to: (1) identify the types and sources of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) traded; (2) find the frequencyof the NTFPs trade and (3) identify the challenges in NTFPs trading in the Sunyani Municipality. The survey was carried outfrom February, 2014 to April, 2014 mainly at the Sunyani Central and Nana Bosoma Markets in the Sunyani Municipality. Thetarget population comprised NTFPs collectors (gatherers), sellers and consumers. Respondents were purposively sampled. Atotal of 100 respondents were engaged in this study. The NTFPs were grouped into six categories namely; food, medicine,building materials, packaging materials, artefacts and domestic utensils. Key informants’ interviews were also conducted atthe Sunyani Forest Services Division to triangulate the data already gathered. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was usedto analyze the data obtained. The study demonstrated that domestic utensils (37%), food (33%), medicinal products (12%),packaging materials (9%), artefacts (6%) and building materials (3%) were the types of NTFPs traded in the two market centers.The results also showed that majority of the respondents (77%) harvest their NTFPs from forest lands as against 23% whoharvest from communal lands. A significant proportion of the respondents (52%) traded in above 40 kg of NTFPs and only 4%were seen trading in 10 kg of NTFPs. The study further highlighted that food (28%) and domestic utensils (26%) were regularlybrought to the market centers on weekly basis whilst significant proportions of medicinal products (9%), building materials(3%) and artefacts (4%) were brought to the market venues on monthly basis. Cumbersome permit procedure (40%), increasedmarket demand (15%) and financial constraints (20%) were identified as some of the challenges encountered in NTFPs tradingin the Sunyani Municipality. To ensure strict monitoring and sustainability of the resource, there is the need for sensitizationprogramme on the importance of NTFPs in rural livelihood and why their conservation is vital in meeting the needs of thepresent generation whilst not undermining their potential in supplying the needs of future generations.

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Equitable Access of Naloxone Programs in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.336 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

L Martignetti ◽

W Sun

Keyword(s):

Service Providers ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Equitable Access ◽

Descriptive Phenomenology ◽

Environmental Scan ◽

Key Informant ◽

Timely Access ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

New Policies ◽

Key Informant Interview

Abstract Background In 2019 there were over 1500 opioid-related deaths in the province of Ontario, Canada. While the opioid crisis is affecting many socioeconomic groups and communities across Canada not all are being affected equally despite the presence of naloxone distribution programs in Ontario. This qualitative exploratory study seeks to understand facilitators and barriers that influence equitable access of naloxone programs in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Methods An environmental scan will be conducted to examine the availability and distribution of naloxone across community pharmacies and organizations in Durham Region. A qualitative descriptive phenomenology will be the methodological approach where key informant interviews will explore experiences of users and providers of naloxone programs. Key informants will include service providers and clients of both Ontario Naloxone Program and Ontario Naloxone Program for Pharmacies in Durham Region. The harm reduction framework will be used to guide data analysis where thematic analysis will be conducted to generate overarching themes about the phenomenon. Results The environmental scan will result in the creation of a map outlining availability and distribution of naloxone programs to examine possible gaps that exist in Durham Region. It is expected that key informant interview findings will help understand where inequity exists in accessing Ontario's naloxone programs in Durham Region by highlighting its barriers and facilitators. Conclusions Findings generated will be used for larger scale studies in the future examining equitable access of naloxone distribution programs in Canada. This study will have implications to provide recommendations to policymakers for developing new policies to facilitate timely access of naloxone to mitigate risk of opioid-related harms. Key messages This research will help to better understand the inequities that exist in Ontario's naloxone distribution programs. This research will help to inform recommendations to improve policies surrounding Ontario's naloxone distribution programs.

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