Generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from Mwinilunga, Kapiri, and Chongwe district, Zambia
With the increasing demand for forest products due to population growth, urbanization and the opening of global markets, the harvesting and sale of these products has become part of the livelihood strategies of many rural African poor. The low barriers for entry, such as the low cost of production,...
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Stellenbosch University
2011
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| author | Husselman, M. |
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| description | With the increasing demand for forest products due to population growth, urbanization and the opening of global markets, the harvesting and sale of these products has become part of the livelihood strategies of many rural African poor. The low barriers for entry, such as the low cost of production, create the opportunity for very poor households to engage in the trade of many NTFPs. However, the potential of forest based enterprises to contribute to poverty alleviation in African dry forests is not well understood, creating a barrier for effective supporting policies and institutions. This paper presents the findings from a survey conducted in four areas in Zambia. Particular attention is given to the range of products sold by rural households and the opportunities and constraints to participate in this trade. Recommendations to increase returns from forest based enterprises are given. |
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| spelling | CGSpace209952025-01-24T14:12:22Z Generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from Mwinilunga, Kapiri, and Chongwe district, Zambia Husselman, M. forest management livelihoods non-timber forest products dry forests trade With the increasing demand for forest products due to population growth, urbanization and the opening of global markets, the harvesting and sale of these products has become part of the livelihood strategies of many rural African poor. The low barriers for entry, such as the low cost of production, create the opportunity for very poor households to engage in the trade of many NTFPs. However, the potential of forest based enterprises to contribute to poverty alleviation in African dry forests is not well understood, creating a barrier for effective supporting policies and institutions. This paper presents the findings from a survey conducted in four areas in Zambia. Particular attention is given to the range of products sold by rural households and the opportunities and constraints to participate in this trade. Recommendations to increase returns from forest based enterprises are given. 2011 2012-06-04T09:15:23Z 2012-06-04T09:15:23Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/20995 en Stellenbosch University Husselman, M. 2011. Generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from Mwinilunga, Kapiri, and Chongwe district, Zambia . In: Geldenhuys C.J, Ham C, & Ham H (eds.). Sustainable Forest Management in Africa: some solutions to natural forest management problems in Africa. Proceedings of the sustainable forest management in Africa Symposium. Stellenbosch, 3 – 7 November 2008.. :35-359. Stellenbosch, South Africa, Stellenbosch University. ISBN: 978-0-7972-1345-6.. |
| spellingShingle | forest management livelihoods non-timber forest products dry forests trade Husselman, M. Generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from Mwinilunga, Kapiri, and Chongwe district, Zambia |
| title | Generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from Mwinilunga, Kapiri, and Chongwe district, Zambia |
| title_full | Generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from Mwinilunga, Kapiri, and Chongwe district, Zambia |
| title_fullStr | Generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from Mwinilunga, Kapiri, and Chongwe district, Zambia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from Mwinilunga, Kapiri, and Chongwe district, Zambia |
| title_short | Generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from Mwinilunga, Kapiri, and Chongwe district, Zambia |
| title_sort | generating incomes from dry forest products case studies from mwinilunga kapiri and chongwe district zambia |
| topic | forest management livelihoods non-timber forest products dry forests trade |
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