A methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non-timber forest products and their development potential

Debate currently rages over the development potential of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) in tropical forests. Proponents of particular "solutions" can refer to evidence (case studies, data) which tend to support their interpretation of events and relationships. Recommendations thus frequently depe...

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Main Authors: Ruíz Pérez, M., Byron, R.N.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1999
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/17855
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Byron, R.N.
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description Debate currently rages over the development potential of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) in tropical forests. Proponents of particular "solutions" can refer to evidence (case studies, data) which tend to support their interpretation of events and relationships. Recommendations thus frequently depend on how data are classified and interpreted. Inaccurate or incomplete classification leads to defective subsequent theories, models, and recommendations. We present a method for classifying very divergent case-study data, and some initial results as a basis for general understanding of key factors that influence a given result. Crucial issues determining outcomes of NTFP development include the nature of government involvement, distribution of property rights, the ability of local people to claim and enforce such rights, market transparency, and pressure on the resource. This paper concludes with suggestions for further testing and development of the methodology.
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spelling CGSpace178552025-01-24T14:20:22Z A methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non-timber forest products and their development potential Ruíz Pérez, M. Byron, R.N. non-timber forest products multivariate analysis case studies data analysis tropical forests methodology Debate currently rages over the development potential of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) in tropical forests. Proponents of particular "solutions" can refer to evidence (case studies, data) which tend to support their interpretation of events and relationships. Recommendations thus frequently depend on how data are classified and interpreted. Inaccurate or incomplete classification leads to defective subsequent theories, models, and recommendations. We present a method for classifying very divergent case-study data, and some initial results as a basis for general understanding of key factors that influence a given result. Crucial issues determining outcomes of NTFP development include the nature of government involvement, distribution of property rights, the ability of local people to claim and enforce such rights, market transparency, and pressure on the resource. This paper concludes with suggestions for further testing and development of the methodology. 1999 2012-06-04T09:04:41Z 2012-06-04T09:04:41Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/17855 en Ruiz Perez, M., Byron, R.N. 1999. A methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non-timber forest products and their development potential . Forest Science 45 (1) :1-14.
spellingShingle non-timber forest products
multivariate analysis
case studies
data analysis
tropical forests
methodology
Ruíz Pérez, M.
Byron, R.N.
A methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non-timber forest products and their development potential
title A methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non-timber forest products and their development potential
title_full A methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non-timber forest products and their development potential
title_fullStr A methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non-timber forest products and their development potential
title_full_unstemmed A methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non-timber forest products and their development potential
title_short A methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non-timber forest products and their development potential
title_sort methodology to analyze divergent case studies of non timber forest products and their development potential
topic non-timber forest products
multivariate analysis
case studies
data analysis
tropical forests
methodology
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/17855
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