Global patterns and trends in the use and management of commercial NTFPs: Implications for livelihoods and conservation

Understanding of the role and potential of nontimber forest products (NTFPs) for livelihood improvement and conservation has been hindered by a lack of a clear theoretical framework and a functional typology of cases. To help fill this gap, we did a comparative analysis of 61 cases of commercial NTF...

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Published in:World development 2005-09, Vol.33 (9), p.1435-1452
Main Authors: Belcher, Brian, Ruíz-Pérez, Manuel, Achdiawan, Ramadhani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
analysis
Commercialization
Comparative analysis
comparisons
Conservation
Development studies
Forest products
forest resources
Forests
global
Household economics
International
livelihood strategies
livelihoods
non-timber forest products
NTFP
Production
rural welfare
Studies
Way of life
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Summary:Understanding of the role and potential of nontimber forest products (NTFPs) for livelihood improvement and conservation has been hindered by a lack of a clear theoretical framework and a functional typology of cases. To help fill this gap, we did a comparative analysis of 61 cases of commercial NTFP production in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Cases were documented using a standardized set of descriptors organized into categories describing various aspects of the production-to-consumption system. Exploratory analysis yielded useful case groupings by (a) household economic strategy and (b) NTFP production strategy. These groups and their key characteristics are used as a basis for discussing the development and conservation implications of NTFPs.
ISSN:0305-750X
1873-5991
DOI:10.1016/j.worlddev.2004.10.007