scholarly journals Managing timber and non-timber forest product resources in Canada's forests: Needs for integration and research

2002 ◽  
Vol 78 (6) ◽  
pp. 837-842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luc C Duchesne ◽  
Suzanne Wetzel
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Community Forestry ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Managed Forests ◽  
Industrial Culture ◽  
Complementary Resource ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Intensively Managed ◽  
Competition For Resources

Non-timber forest products (NTFP) are emerging globally as a tool for the establishment of sustainable forest communities. They provide employment to various sectors of society, draw on local expertise and culture, and increase the outputs of forests. In recent years, NTFP have received accrued interest by the general public, governments and the private sectors of Canada. However, for the NTFP industry to enter mainstream Canadian industrial culture it is now critical to attempt the integration of the timber industry with the NTFP industry to benefit both sectors. NTFP can be harvested from four types of environment: wild stocks from timber-productive forests, wild stocks from non-timber-productive forests or lands, managed stocks from intensively managed forests, and domesticated stocks from agricultural systems. A large body of evidence suggests that NTFP management and harvest can serve the forest industry in many ways. There are four possible types of interaction between the NTFP and timber industries: independent resource use, competition for resources, complementary resource use and symbiotic resource use. Integration of both industries in a sustainable manner will need to be supported with research that address economic, social, policy and ecological questions. Key words: NTFP, sustainability, biodiversity, community forestry

L'aménagement des produits forestiers non ligneux et des ressources ligneuses des forêts canadiennes : besoins d'intégration et de recherche

2003 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 853-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luc C Duchesne ◽  
Suzanne Wetze
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Community Forestry ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Managed Forests ◽  
Industrial Culture ◽  
Complementary Resource ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Intensively Managed ◽  
Competition For Resources

Non timber forest products (NTFP) are emerging globally as a tool for the establishment of sustainable forest communities. They provide employment to various sectors of society, draw on local expertise and culture, and increase the outputs of forests. In recent years, NTFP have received accrued interest by the general public, governments and the private sectors of Canada. However, for the NTFP industry to enter mainstream Canadian industrial culture it is now critical to attempt the integration of the timber industry with the NTFP industry to benefit both sectors. NTFP can be harvested from four types of environment: wild stocks from timber-productive forests, wild stocks from non-timber-productive forests or lands, managed stocks from intensively managed forests, and domesticated stocks from agricultural systems. A large body of evidence suggests that NTFP management and harvest can serve the forest industry in many ways. There are four possible types of interaction between the NTFP and timber industries: independent resource use, competition for resources, complementary resource use and symbiotic resource use. Integration of both industries in a sustainable manner will need to be supported with research that address economic, social, policy and ecological questions. Key words: NTFP, sustainability, biodiversity, community forestry

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

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

scholarly journals Inventory of non-timber forest products in Western Nepal and strategies for sustainable management

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pramila Dhakal ◽  
Dev R Paudel ◽  
Dilli Ram Baral
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Community Forestry ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Sustainable Production ◽  
Asparagus Officinalis ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) play an important role as traditional source for food, fiber, fodder, and medicine and offer income opportunities for poverty alleviation especially in rural households in Nepal who engage in a widespread trade of NTFPs. Adequate planning for sustainable use of NTFPs is imperative so we explored the inventory of multipurpose trees and herbs that are being used as NTFPs in Chitwan, Nepal. 70 households from Sukranagar and Mangalpur VDCs of Chitwan district were randomly selected and personal interviews were taken with them as well as focus group discussions were done. The community had been utilizing 49 plant species from the nearby community forest. Implementation of the policy of community forestry was found to have a positive impact on the sustainable production of NTFPs. More than 80% of the respondents believed that indigenous knowledge promoted sustainable NTFP production. Kurilo (Asparagus officinalis) was found to be the best NTFP for the study site. Various policy level reforms are proposed that will help in improving the sustainable production of NTFPs. Better utilization of NTFPs as well as their conservation is possible with proper trainings given to community forest users.International Journal of Environment Vol.5(3) 2016, pp.87-103

scholarly journals Production of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and diversity of harvesting practices and decision-making processes in northern Thailand’s community forests

2020 ◽  
Vol 343 ◽  
pp. 39-52
Author(s):  
Wuthiwong Wimolsakcharoen ◽  
Pongchai Dumrongrojwatthana ◽  
Guy Trébuil
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Community Forestry ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Oecophylla Smaragdina ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
Field Investigations ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Previous research on community forestry in Thailand has mainly focused on its institutional dimensions. Comprehensive knowledge on the production of non-timber forest products and on harvesting practices and decision-making processes is therefore still limited, particularly in relation to community-based forestry. A survey was performed to estimate the production of non-timber forest products and to characterise the diversity of harvesting practices and decision-making processes in northern Thailand’s community forests. Field investigations were conducted once a month for 12 months in seven community forests in the Lainan sub-district in Nan Province, using a grid-based sampling technique. Production and productivity of the main non-timber forest products were calculated by total fresh weight. In-depth interviews were conducted individually with 231 local harvesters to understand their NTFP harvesting practices and decision-making processes. Young shoots of Melientha suavis, queen broods of Oecophylla smaragdina and edible mushrooms were found to be the three main non-timber forest products collected, with productivity of 2, 12, and 2 kg/ha/year, respectively. Harvesting practices were characterised as applied by (A) landless villagers, (B) small- and medium-sized landholders, (C) larger landholders, and (D) outsiders. Local harvesters displayed different decision-making processes in resource harvesting depending on periods of resource availability, the duration of harvests and the quantities harvested. These quantitative data on resource productivity together with knowledge of harvesting practices and decision-making processes among harvesters will provide input to a participatory resource management process to support exchanges of knowledge among local stakeholders and explore scenarios for appropriate rules of access so as to improve the sustainability of non-timber forest product harvesting.

scholarly journals Reconstructing the Concept of Forest-Based Enterprise Development in Nepal: Towards a Pro-Poor Approach

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat Pokharel ◽  
Dinesh Paudel ◽  
Peter Branney ◽  
Dil Bahadur Khatri ◽  
Mike Nurse
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Community Forestry ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Community Groups ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Key Aspects

This paper demonstrates that community forests have high potential to make a significant contribution to rural income and employment through non-timber forest products enterprises particularly to the poor. The paper highlights a practical experience of the pro-poor entrepreneurship approach, its process, steps and outcomes through examination of a recently-developed enterprise in Jiri, Dolakha district of the central hills region of Nepal. The paper concludes that there are five key aspects which need additional attention for a successful pro-poor enterprise: the scale of the enterprise; pro-poor governance of community groups; necessary skills and capacity to empower the poor producers, both socially and economically; partnership building among private, community groups and poor households; and specialized services to tap competitive markets and conducive policy environment. Key Words: community forestry, poverty reduction, enterprise, entrepreneurship, equity, income generation, employment doi: 10.3126/jfl.v5i1.1981 Journal of Forest and Livelihood 5(1) February, 2006 pp.53-65

Analisis Keterlibatan Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat dalam Program Hutan Kemasyarakatan di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
M. Zaenul Muttaqin
Keyword(s):  
Community Forestry ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Community Context ◽  
Forestry Policy ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Forestry Programs

This paper aims to analyze the involvement of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) of forestry policy frame with focus on the Community Forestry program in West Nusa Tenggara. The method in this study is using literature studies. The Data sources uses secondary data such as documents, legislation, articles and books containing the participation of NGOs in forestry programs. In the implementation of the HKm’s program is to realize democratization that is very strategic. It is because NGOs as a representation the needs and aspirations of people in forest areas. In the realm of policy, Forestry NGOs in NTB region synergized with all stakeholders that involved in the Community Forest program, ranging from formulation to evaluation. The involvement of NGOs in the community of HKm area is manifested by the assistance and business development of the community in the management of Non-Timber Forest Products (HHBK).  Monitoring and evaluation efforts as a basis for government policy advocacy to fit the community context is a form of NGO participation in forestry policy.  However, as an independent organization, NGOs rely on the availability of fund in handling the empowerment program.  

scholarly journals Generating Income from Nepal’s Community Forestry: Does Timber Matter?

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Ridish K Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Community Forestry ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Valuable Product ◽  
Community Forest User Groups ◽  
Timber Sale ◽  
Forest User

This paper argues that timber is the most valuable product of community forests and forms the largest share of the income for community forest user groups (CFUGs). This paper assesses the sources of CFUGs’ income in general and income through timber sale, in particular. Drawing information from one hundred CFUGs in three mid-hill districts of Nepal, shows that the contribution from timber is significantly higher compared to other sources such as non- timber forest products, membership fee, penalty, and renting meeting hall. Moreover, the CFUGs with timber sale collect a lesser amount of membership fee, which is one of the major incentives for the members. The research findings emphasize the need to put timber in CFUGs’ key forest management priority.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jfl.v9i1.8588 Journal of Forestry and Livelihood Vol.9(1) 2010 16-20

scholarly journals Non-timber forest products from community forestry practices, problems and prospects for livelihood strategy in Jumla

1970 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohan Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Community Forestry ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Medicinal And Aromatic Plants ◽  
Livelihood Strategy ◽  
Strategy Study ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
Forestry Practices ◽  
Management Objectives ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

Jumla is highly rich in its vast and valuable Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) including different kinds of valuable medicinal and aromatic plants. However, in recent years, a significant decrease in availability of commercially traded NTFP species has been experienced. Nevertheless, some important initiatives have also been started to manage NTFPs in a sustainable basis. Community Forestry (CF) is one of these. This study aims to suggest practical and sustainable NTFPs management approach in Jumla analyzing existing roles in livelihood strategy. Study covers CFUGs in Eastern part of the district comprising about 70% CF area and contributes more than 60% of exported NTFPs. PRA and RRA tools were used for data collection in the field. NTFPs were found an integral part of the livelihood strategy in the district. More than 90% food deficit people (57%) were having income from NTFPs as a second source of food arrangement to sustain their livelihood. The average annual income from NTFPs per HH was 18,565. No significant correlation was observed between different social groups and income from NTFPs. But, male were found mostly involved in NTFPs collection comparing female. Beside some promising efforts towards control harvesting of NTFPs, no significant impact of CF was observed. Awareness level of the users and governance aspect of CFUGs were found very poor. There was huge gap between management objectives and management prescriptions of most of the community forests. Key words: NTFPs, Livelihood, management, CFUGs   doi: 10.3126/banko.v17i2.2155 Banko Janakari, Vol. 17, No. 2, 45-54

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