The role of non-timber forest products in conservation and development

This paper discusses the assumptions underlying non-timber forest product (NTFP)-based approaches. The authors examine conservation dimensions, highlighting the differences in perceptions among different stakeholder groups about what should be conserved, and development issues, including the role of...

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Autores principales: Arnold, J.E.M., Ruíz Pérez, M.
Formato: Capítulo de libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1998
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/17986
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author Arnold, J.E.M.
Ruíz Pérez, M.
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description This paper discusses the assumptions underlying non-timber forest product (NTFP)-based approaches. The authors examine conservation dimensions, highlighting the differences in perceptions among different stakeholder groups about what should be conserved, and development issues, including the role of NTFPs in meeting cultural and subsistence, and in enabling people to deal with increasing integration into market systems. This is followed by an examination of the institutional frameworks that influence pursuit of both conservation and development objectives. It is suggested that more attention should be given to understanding the limitations on NTFP conservation and development, including the effects of market fluctuations and the tendency for many NTFPs to encounter boom-bust cycles. The evaluation of income generation options for forest dwellers should consider not only NTFPs but also other products, enterprises or employment opportunities. It concludes that there is a need to analyse NTFP initiatives on a case-by-case basis because of the variable conservation or development potential associated with non-timber forest products.
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spelling CGSpace179862025-01-24T14:20:52Z The role of non-timber forest products in conservation and development Arnold, J.E.M. Ruíz Pérez, M. non-timber forest products forest conservation development This paper discusses the assumptions underlying non-timber forest product (NTFP)-based approaches. The authors examine conservation dimensions, highlighting the differences in perceptions among different stakeholder groups about what should be conserved, and development issues, including the role of NTFPs in meeting cultural and subsistence, and in enabling people to deal with increasing integration into market systems. This is followed by an examination of the institutional frameworks that influence pursuit of both conservation and development objectives. It is suggested that more attention should be given to understanding the limitations on NTFP conservation and development, including the effects of market fluctuations and the tendency for many NTFPs to encounter boom-bust cycles. The evaluation of income generation options for forest dwellers should consider not only NTFPs but also other products, enterprises or employment opportunities. It concludes that there is a need to analyse NTFP initiatives on a case-by-case basis because of the variable conservation or development potential associated with non-timber forest products. 1998 2012-06-04T09:04:49Z 2012-06-04T09:04:49Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/17986 en Open Access Arnold, J.E.M., Ruiz Perez, M. 1998. The role of non-timber forest products in conservation and development . In: Wollenberg, E, and Ingles, A. (eds.). Incomes from the forest: methods for the development and conservation of forest products for local communities. :17-41.
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The role of non-timber forest products in conservation and development
title The role of non-timber forest products in conservation and development
title_full The role of non-timber forest products in conservation and development
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title_short The role of non-timber forest products in conservation and development
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forest conservation
development
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