Riches of the forest: for health, life and spirit in Africa

This volume brings to life 19 case studies featuring forest plants and animals. The botanical cases are presented according to the main part of the plant being used - the fruit, bark, roots or wood. Sometimes the plants have multiple uses, or different cultures may use the same part of a particular...

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Main Authors: López, C., Shanley, P.
Format: Libro
Language:Inglés
Published: Center for International Forestry Research 2004
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/18919
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description This volume brings to life 19 case studies featuring forest plants and animals. The botanical cases are presented according to the main part of the plant being used - the fruit, bark, roots or wood. Sometimes the plants have multiple uses, or different cultures may use the same part of a particular plant in different ways. Animals and animal products that require forest habitat are also critical for rural livelihoods, and are represented in this volume by bush meat and weevil larvae. In each case, the contributors describe the main characteristics of the forest product, its historical usage, harvesting and management, and how it is processed and traded. In closing, each author comments briefly on trends and current issues regarding the resource. The final chapter reviews common themes and lessons that can be drawn from these cases.
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spelling CGSpace189192025-01-24T14:19:57Z Riches of the forest: for health, life and spirit in Africa López, C. Shanley, P. non-timber forest products uses animals bark roots foods fruits medicinal plants case studies forest products wood carving canes and rattans harvesting trade This volume brings to life 19 case studies featuring forest plants and animals. The botanical cases are presented according to the main part of the plant being used - the fruit, bark, roots or wood. Sometimes the plants have multiple uses, or different cultures may use the same part of a particular plant in different ways. Animals and animal products that require forest habitat are also critical for rural livelihoods, and are represented in this volume by bush meat and weevil larvae. In each case, the contributors describe the main characteristics of the forest product, its historical usage, harvesting and management, and how it is processed and traded. In closing, each author comments briefly on trends and current issues regarding the resource. The final chapter reviews common themes and lessons that can be drawn from these cases. 2004 2012-06-04T09:08:57Z 2012-06-04T09:08:57Z Book https://hdl.handle.net/10568/18919 en Open Access Center for International Forestry Research Lopez, C., Shanley, P., eds. 2004. Riches of the forest: for health, life and spirit in Africa . Bogor, Indonesia, CIFOR. 115p.; ill. ISBN: 979-3361-36-0..
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Shanley, P.
Riches of the forest: for health, life and spirit in Africa
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