Importance of non-timber forest products in the economic valuation of dry deciduous forests of India

Mahapatra, A. K.; Tewari, Devi Datt

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2004.02.002

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“…Kalu and Rachael (2006) noted that internal processing and sale has a central role in processing. Also, in accordance with other studies, market demand has led to high collection levels of the fruit of the cornelian cherry (Arnold andPerez 2001, Mahapatra andTewari 2005). As stated by other researchers, villagers have neither the market information nor the access to markets necessary to improve their bargaining power with local middlemen and thereby derive higher incomes from the sale of NWFPs (Paumgarten and Shackleton 2009, Kar andJacobson 2012).…”

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Market expansion's influence on the harvesting of non-wood forest products in the Arasbaran forests of Iran

GhanbariSajad

Heshmatol

ShamekhiTaghi

et al. 2014

The Forestry Chronicle

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Commercialization and expansion of the market for non-wood forest products (NWFPs) may increase the gathering and selling of these products, as well as their contribution to local livelihoods. The influence of market access on the type of dependency is significant. This study examines the relationship between market access and the harvesting of NWFPs as well as the limitations and problems in gathering and selling these products. Cornelian cherry, walnut and plum were the most commonly harvested species. Of the 13 NWFP species collected in Arasbaran forests, just three species, cornelian cherry, plum and pomegranate were sold in the local markets. The average contribution of NWFPs towards total household income was just 2.7%. The villages of cluster 1 had better access to markets and middlemen than did the villages in the other clusters and 63% of the local people in cluster 1 mentioned that they have increased their harvesting of NWFPs. Poor infrastructure, low or no access to markets, lack of market information, lack of cooperation, and low product prices were found to limit the potential economic benefits from harvesting NWFPs. In this situation, rural extension services can assist local people resolve many of these challenges and problems.Keywords: market access, local livelihoods, rural areas, NWFPs, harvesting, cornelian cherry, household income, Arasbaran forests, Iran résumé La commercialisation et la progression du marché des produits forestiers non ligneux (PFNL) pourraient accroître la récolte et la vente de ces produits, ainsi que les revenus des communautés locales. L'importance de l'accès au marché pour ces produits joue un rôle significatif. Cette étude examine la relation entre l'accès au marché et la récolte des PFNL, ainsi que les restrictions et les problèmes liés à la récolte et à la vente de ces produits. Les cornouilles, les noix et les prunes représentent les fruits les plus souvent récoltés, tandis que seulement trois fruits, la cornouille, la prune et la pomme grenade, sont vendus sur les marchés locaux. Les revenus moyens tirés des PFNL par rapport aux revenus globaux d'une famille représentent seulement 2,7%. Les villages du groupe 1 avaient un accès plus facile au marché et aux intermédiaires comparativement aux villages des autres groupes; 63% des habitants du groupe 1 ont indiqué qu'ils avaient augmenté leur récolte de PFNL. L'absence d'infrastructure, l'accès restreint ou inexistant aux marchés, le manque d'information sur les marchés, le peu de coopération et les faibles prix des produits ont limité les bénéfices économiques potentiels tirés de la récolte de PFNL. Face à cette situation, les services d'aide au développement rural pourraient aider les résidants à résoudre plusieurs de ces défis et de ces problèmes.

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Market expansion's influence on the harvesting of non-wood forest products in the Arasbaran forests of Iran

GhanbariSajad

Heshmatol

ShamekhiTaghi

et al. 2014

The Forestry Chronicle

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“…Nevertheless, studies on NTFPs commercialization are not directly focused on detailed inventory of collected species, but rather on the ratio between subsistence and commercialization purposes of NTFPs for local households. Less than half of identified NTFPs (46%) were intended solely for the market, which corresponds to other studies from eastern India (Mahapatra and Tewari, 2005) or Bangladesh (Kar and Jacobson, 2012). This could be explained through the lack of income diversification opportunities or land availability, which is continuously diminishing over time due to population pressure particularly in the central areas with larger households.…”

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“…plantations play crucial role from both economic and environmental perspective. Photograph Z. Polesny case of small animals, thus any attempts of calculation of economic value would be then less reliable (Mahapatra and Tewari, 2005). Majority of commercialized NTFPs in both study areas were sold via middleman, particularly animals.…”

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Non-timber forest products utilization in Phong Dien Nature Reserve, Vietnam: Who collects, who consumes, who sells?

Polesny¹,

Verner²,

Vlková³

et al. 2014

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Nous avons analysé dans cette étude la col- lecte et l’utilisation des produits forestiers non ligneux en zone rurale au centre du Viet- nam. Il s’agit d’éléments importants pour mieux comprendre les interactions entre ménages et forêts dans les zones rurales proches de réserves naturelles, surtout dans les pays en développement à forte croissance économique. L’objectif de nos recherches était triple : (i) documenter les produits fores- tiers collectés dans la réserve naturelle et leurs utilisations, (ii) comprendre les facteurs pouvant motiver leur commercialisation, et(iii) connaître les attentes des familles locales quant aux capacités et à l’utilisation des res- sources forestières. Les données ont été col- lectées au moyen d’entretiens semi-structurés entre 2008 et 2010, auprès de familles ins- tallées dans ou aux alentours de la réserve naturelle de Phong Dien. Des entretiens ont été menés auprès de 48 familles représen- tatives des différentes conditions socio-éco- nomiques et naturelles dans la zone cible. Notre enquête montre que la plupart des produits forestiers collectés dans la réserve sont auto-consommés à des fins alimentaires, médicinales et de construction, et surtout selon une logique de subsistance. Cependant, certains végétaux faisant l’objet d’une forte demande, comme le rotin ou le licuala, sont récoltés en grandes quantités et commercia- lisés par le biais d’intermédiaires. Les familles ramassent également des produits forestiers pour satisfaire leurs besoins alimentaires en période de disette. Lesdeux stratégiespeuvent contribuer à l’appauvrissement de la forêt, déjà avéré dans les perceptions des familles locales reflétant une raréfaction de la plupart des produits forestiers. Ces derniers sont collectés essentiellement par les familles ayant peu de terres cultivables, aux revenus peu diversifiés et pratiquant une agriculture dominée par les cultures annuelles. Il convient ainsi, pour toute nouvelle action de déve- loppement dans cette zone, d’envisager la mise en place de systèmes agricoles per- mettant de diversifier les revenus, couplée à des actions de sensibilisation des familles à l’importance de la biodiversité. Sans éliminer totalement l’extraction de produits forestiers, une telle approche permettrait de la maintenir à un niveau viable.

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“…Statistical data on NTFP values at the national level are usually incomplete and not comparable between countries (Agea et al 2011;Croitoru, 2007). There is little information on NTFP traded in the rural markets and the only focus has been on products traded in formal markets (Mahapatra & Tewari, 2005). Studies have concentrated on products procured for export markets (Claudio, 2005) but this may not be important in terms of contribution to the rural income and employment of local people living adjacent to forests.…”

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Non-Timber Forest Products Trade and Community Livelihoods around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda

Tugume

Buyinza

Kakudidi

et al. 2016

JAS

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This paper generates data on the diversity and value of non-timber forest products (NTFP) traded in markets adjacent to Mabira Central forest reserve. The objective of the study was to evaluate the contribution of NTFP trade to the livelihoods of traders' households. Quarterly market surveys and field observations were conducted in eleven markets in 2014. All NTFP ISSN 2166-0379 2016 www.macrothink.org/jas 2 traders were interviewed using semi structured questionnaires. Simple profitability method was used to determine the profit margins of the traded products. The per capita value of NTFP traded was calculated and was highest for drums ($ 3,101) and lowest for winnowing trays ($3). All products had profit margins above 60%. Income generated from NTFP was used to cater for other essential needs like payment of school fees, medical treatment, buying food and other household items. NTFP trade has potential of improving the lives of traders through establishment of NTFP enterprises. In order for such enterprises to be successful traded forest products must be harvested sustainably to ensure consistent supply of the products. Multipurpose species like Markhamia lutea, Phoenix reclinata, Raphia farinefera and Calamus sp could be domesticated to minimize pressure on the forest. Journal of Agricultural Studies

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Importance of non-timber forest products in the economic valuation of dry deciduous forests of India

Cited by 69 publications

References 7 publications

Market expansion's influence on the harvesting of non-wood forest products in the Arasbaran forests of Iran

Market expansion's influence on the harvesting of non-wood forest products in the Arasbaran forests of Iran

Non-timber forest products utilization in Phong Dien Nature Reserve, Vietnam: Who collects, who consumes, who sells?

Non-Timber Forest Products Trade and Community Livelihoods around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda

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