Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities

Tropical forests could satisfy multiple demands for goods and services both for present and future generations. Yet integrated approaches to natural forest management remain elusive across the tropics. In this paper we examine one combination of uses: selective harvesting of timber and non-timber fo...

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Autores principales: Guariguata, Manuel R., García Fernandez, C., Sheil, Douglas, Nasi, Robert, Herrero-Jáuregui, C., Cronkleton, P., Ingram, V.J.
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/20264
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author Guariguata, Manuel R.
García Fernandez, C.
Sheil, Douglas
Nasi, Robert
Herrero-Jáuregui, C.
Cronkleton, P.
Ingram, V.J.
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García Fernandez, C.
Guariguata, Manuel R.
Herrero-Jáuregui, C.
Ingram, V.J.
Nasi, Robert
Sheil, Douglas
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García Fernandez, C.
Sheil, Douglas
Nasi, Robert
Herrero-Jáuregui, C.
Cronkleton, P.
Ingram, V.J.
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description Tropical forests could satisfy multiple demands for goods and services both for present and future generations. Yet integrated approaches to natural forest management remain elusive across the tropics. In this paper we examine one combination of uses: selective harvesting of timber and non-timber forest product (NTFP) extraction. We analyze the current status of this combination and speculate on prospects and challenges regarding: (i) resource inventory, (ii) ecology and silviculture, (iii) conflict in the use of multipurpose tree species, (iv) wildlife conservation and use, (v) tenure, and (vi) product certification. Our conclusions remain preliminary due to the relative paucity of published studies and lessons learned on what has worked and what has not in the context of integrated management for timber and NTFPs. We propose at least three ways where further research is merited. One, in improving ‘opportunistic’ situations driven by selective timber harvesting that also enhance NTFP values. Two, to explicitly enhance both timber and NTFP values through targeted management interventions. Three, to explicitly assess biophysical, social, regulatory and institutional aspects so that combined benefits are maximized. Interventions for enhancing the compatibility of timber and NTFP extractionmust be scaled in relation to the size of the area being managed, applied timber harvesting intensities, and the dynamics of multiactor, forest partnerships (e.g., between the private sector and local communities). In addition, training and education issuesmay have to be re-crafted with multiple-usemanagement approaches inserted into tropical forestry curricula. copyrigh 2009 Elsevier B.V.
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spelling CGSpace202642025-01-24T14:20:05Z Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities Guariguata, Manuel R. García Fernandez, C. Sheil, Douglas Nasi, Robert Herrero-Jáuregui, C. Cronkleton, P. Ingram, V.J. non-timber forest products reduced impact logging certification tenure rights silviculture Tropical forests could satisfy multiple demands for goods and services both for present and future generations. Yet integrated approaches to natural forest management remain elusive across the tropics. In this paper we examine one combination of uses: selective harvesting of timber and non-timber forest product (NTFP) extraction. We analyze the current status of this combination and speculate on prospects and challenges regarding: (i) resource inventory, (ii) ecology and silviculture, (iii) conflict in the use of multipurpose tree species, (iv) wildlife conservation and use, (v) tenure, and (vi) product certification. Our conclusions remain preliminary due to the relative paucity of published studies and lessons learned on what has worked and what has not in the context of integrated management for timber and NTFPs. We propose at least three ways where further research is merited. One, in improving ‘opportunistic’ situations driven by selective timber harvesting that also enhance NTFP values. Two, to explicitly enhance both timber and NTFP values through targeted management interventions. Three, to explicitly assess biophysical, social, regulatory and institutional aspects so that combined benefits are maximized. Interventions for enhancing the compatibility of timber and NTFP extractionmust be scaled in relation to the size of the area being managed, applied timber harvesting intensities, and the dynamics of multiactor, forest partnerships (e.g., between the private sector and local communities). In addition, training and education issuesmay have to be re-crafted with multiple-usemanagement approaches inserted into tropical forestry curricula. copyrigh 2009 Elsevier B.V. 2010 2012-06-04T09:13:12Z 2012-06-04T09:13:12Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/20264 en Guariguata, M.R., Garcia-Fernandez, C., Sheil, D., Nasi, R., Herrero-Jáuregui, C., Cronkleton, P., Ingram, V. 2010. Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities . Forest Ecology and Management 259 (3) :237-245. ISSN: 0378-1127.
spellingShingle non-timber forest products
reduced impact logging
certification
tenure rights
silviculture
Guariguata, Manuel R.
García Fernandez, C.
Sheil, Douglas
Nasi, Robert
Herrero-Jáuregui, C.
Cronkleton, P.
Ingram, V.J.
Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities
title Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities
title_full Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities
title_fullStr Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities
title_full_unstemmed Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities
title_short Compatibility of timber and non-timber forest product management in natural tropical forests: perspectives, challenges, and opportunities
title_sort compatibility of timber and non timber forest product management in natural tropical forests perspectives challenges and opportunities
topic non-timber forest products
reduced impact logging
certification
tenure rights
silviculture
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/20264
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