Social and ecological factors associated with the use of non-timber forest products by people in rural Borneo

Sakai, Shoko; Choy, Yee Keong; Kishimoto‐Yamada, Keiko; Takano, Kohei Takenaka; Ichikawa, Masahiro; Samejima, Hiromitsu; Kato, Yumi; Soda, Ryoji; Ushio, Masayuki; Saizen, Izuru; Nakashizuka, Tohru; Itioka, Takao

doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2016.10.022

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“…Fruit is generally a primary food source derived from the forest. This contrasts with the results of research of Sakai et al (2016) in the Kalimantan Forests. According to Sakai et al (2016), among the four NTFP categories, wild vegetables were among the most frequently collected resources.…”

Section: Foodstuffscontrasting

confidence: 98%

“…This contrasts with the results of research of Sakai et al (2016) in the Kalimantan Forests. According to Sakai et al (2016), among the four NTFP categories, wild vegetables were among the most frequently collected resources. Fifty-nine percent of households collected wild vegetables, one to three or more times a month.…”

Section: Foodstuffscontrasting

confidence: 98%

“…The study of Sakai (2016) found that the usage of NTFPs were negatively associated with wealth only for firewood collection; poor people, who could not afford to use as much gas as wealthy people, collected and used more firewood. For the case in Sesaot, not only poverty, but cultural or customary practices are determinants of significant use of firewood.…”

Section: Materials For Firewoodmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Abstract. Hidayat S. 2017. The use by local communities of plants from Sesaot Protected Forest, West Nusa Tenggara,. Sesaot Protected Forest is a forest area located very close to human settlements in Sesaot Village, Narmada Sub-district, West Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The level of dependence of rural communities on the forest resources is very high. This study aimed to determine the range of utilization of plants made by people living around the forests, and to evaluate conservation needs for these plants. Utilization of the various plants by Sesaot society was observed in an ethnobotanical study employing a combination of open interview techniques and field observation over a two week period. The results of the study showed that there were 61 species of forest plants utilized by the Sesaot people. Among the 61 species, there were species that had a single function or others that had multiple functions. There were 20 species utilized as food and beverage; 19 used as medicines and herbs; and 15 species as building materials. Other species were utilized in a variety of ways: as fuel wood, as material for craft and/or furniture, for animal traps, as food wrappings and as ornamental plants. The part of the plant most widely used was wood (30.8%), either as a building material, as craft material, for firewood, or in medical treatments. The utilization of wood products poses significant risks for the survival of certain tree species, because the timber is generally obtained by illegal logging. It was noted that certain prized timber producing species tend to be targeted by illegal loggers; such as garu (Dysoxylum parasiticum), bajur (Pterospermum javanicum), rajumas (Duabanga moluccana) and some species of Myrtaceae. This study showed that Sesaot Protected Forest has an important role in sustaining the daily life of the surrounding community. However, without strong conservation efforts in the management of Sesaot Protected Forest, it is feared that unsustainable utilization practices will lead to the loss of some important plant species from this region.

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Section: Foodstuffscontrasting

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Section: Foodstuffscontrasting

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Section: Materials For Firewoodmentioning

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“…However, more recent literature [115,135] finds no consistent relationship between poverty and NTFP use, and that evidence in support of NTFP poverty traps is scarce [132]. Although benefits of WEFs may accrue with wealthier households [6,136], they are an important source of food and nutritional diversity for remote households [9,91], and during times of food shortage due to drought [137], winter [138], and war [62].…”

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“…In central Africa alone, as many as 500 species of plants and 85 species of animals collected from forests and savannas contribute to the household economy [5]. In tropical and low-income countries, NTFPs are widely used for medicine [5][6][7] and nutrition [8,9]. Bushmeat is an important source of protein for rural and forest-dwelling communities [10], while animal parts are featured in ceremonial practices in various cultures [11].…”

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Wild Edible Fruits: A Systematic Review of an Under-Researched Multifunctional NTFP (Non-Timber Forest Product)

Sardeshpande

Shackleton

2019

Forests

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Wild edible fruits (WEFs) are among the most widely used non-timber forest products (NTFPs), and important sources of nutrition, medicine, and income for their users. In addition to their use as food, WEF species may also yield fiber, fuel, and a range of processed products. Besides forests, WEF species also thrive in diverse environments, such as agroforestry and urban landscapes, deserts, fallows, natural lands, and plantations. Given the multifunctional, ubiquitous nature of WEFs, we conducted a systematic review on the literature specific to WEFs and highlighted links between different domains of the wider knowledge on NTFPs. We found that literature specific to WEFs was limited, and a majority of it reported ethnobotanical and taxonomic descriptions, with relatively few studies on landscape ecology, economics, and conservation of WEFs. Our review identifies priorities and emerging avenues for research and policymaking to promote sustainable WEF management and use, and subsequent biodiversity and habitat conservation. In particular, we recommend that ecosystem services, economic incentives, market innovations, and stakeholder synergies are incorporated into WEF conservation strategies.

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Forest Ecosystem Services and Local Communities: Towards a Possible Solution to Reduce Forest Dependence in Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam

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Saizen

2019

Hum Ecol

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Conservation of protected areas is likely to be challenging in the long term if the dependence of local communities on natural resources is not measured appropriately. We investigated forest ecosystem services utilized by communities living around the Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam, and examined their spatial distributions through the integration of data from interviews, participatory mapping, and GIS analysis. The results suggest that provisioning services are crucial to the local livelihoods, and especially for an ethnic minority group. Many respondents confirmed the collection of specific types of forest foods, materials, and water resources mainly used for family consumption. We conducted spatial pattern analysis with land use, administrative units, terrain conditions, and accessibility, and clarified the characteristics of the spatial distribution of ecosystem service collection in relation to these factors, resource abundance, and forest governance. We propose the introduction of community-based tourism as one means to improve the livelihood opportunities of the ethnic minority groups to reduce their forest dependence.

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Social and ecological factors associated with the use of non-timber forest products by people in rural Borneo

Cited by 28 publications

References 43 publications

Indonesian shrimp resource accounting for sustainable stock management

Indonesian shrimp resource accounting for sustainable stock management

Wild Edible Fruits: A Systematic Review of an Under-Researched Multifunctional NTFP (Non-Timber Forest Product)

Forest Ecosystem Services and Local Communities: Towards a Possible Solution to Reduce Forest Dependence in Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam

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