The role of non-timber forest products in poverty reduction in India: prospects and problems

Rasul, Golam; Karki, M.; Sah, Ram

doi:10.1080/09614520802386876

Cited by 43 publications

(25 citation statements)

References 3 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Most of the NTFPs from the study are expected to undergo range expansion; however, considering current trends of extraction of these plants, it will be crucial to have effective planning and management for ensuring sustainability of these resources. Rasul et al [48] concluded that there is a need for policies to optimize potential of NTFPs to support social, economic, and environmental wellbeing. There is a need to develop an efficient management approaches and to focus on effective implementation.…”

Section: Implications For Management Of Non-timber Forest Productsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Distribution of Major Non-Timber Forest Plants in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

For many decades, non-timber forest products (NTFPs) have been an important livelihood commodity in Nepal as a traditional source of food, fiber, and medicines. However, the importance of NTFPs have been recognized only recently. NTFPs form more than 5% of Nepal’s national gross domestic product and are facing threat due to anthropogenic drivers and changing climate. Understanding of the current distribution and future dynamics of NTFPs is essential for effective conservation planning and management. In the maiden attempt, we used the Maxent model to understand the current and predict the future distribution by 2050 of 10 major NTFPs in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal. The prediction accuracy of the models calculated based on the area under curve was high (>90%) and the prediction by 2050 highlights potential increase in distribution range of seven NTFPs and potential decrease in that of three NTFPs in the study area. The results from our study could play an important role in planning and management of these NTFPs considering their high economic and ecological significance and sensitivity to predicted climate change.

show abstract

Section: Implications For Management Of Non-timber Forest Productsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Distribution of Major Non-Timber Forest Plants in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The majority of upland farmers have small landholdings and depend on subsistence rain-fed agriculture with multiple crops, agroforestry and livestock (Niroula and Thapa 2007;Altieri 2002;Barbier 2010). Their livelihoods also depend substantially on the collection and sale of a range of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) (Rasul, Karki, and Sah 2008). Rural farmers generally have poor market access as a result of a lack of essential knowledge, lack of infrastructure such as roads for transportation and poor communications (Jacoby 2000).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Value chain development of bay leaf in Nepal: an impact assessment

Shah

Nepal

Rasul

et al. 2018

Journal of Development Effectiveness

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

We assessed an impact of bay leaf value chain intervention programme on household welfare in mountain agroforestry context. We used primary survey data from project and comparison villages and propensity score matching for creating a valid counterfactual. Results indicate that households in the project villages planted 75 per cent more bay leaf trees, produced 170 per cent more bay leaves and sold more quality products at higher prices than households in comparison villages; percapita household income increased by NPR 5000-7300, share of bay leaf income in total household income increased by 8-10 per cent and level of poverty declined by 6-8 per cent. Households with female respondents benefited more in some aspects but not so in others, especially in enrolling children in school. ARTICLE HISTORY

show abstract

“…This vast resource of MAPs presents endless opportunities for establishing plant-based cosmetics and pharmaceutical enterprises. In India alone, 270 million people depend directly or indirectly on nontimber forest produce, including MAPs, for their livelihoods (Rasul et al, 2008). The growing demand for herbal-based environmentalfriendly products helps in strengthening rural economies and improving livelihoods.…”

Section: Maps For Poverty Reductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Medicinal and aromatic plants: Boon for enterprise development

Kala

2015

Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The role of non-timber forest products in poverty reduction in India: prospects and problems

Cited by 43 publications

References 3 publications

Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Distribution of Major Non-Timber Forest Plants in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal

Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Distribution of Major Non-Timber Forest Plants in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal

Value chain development of bay leaf in Nepal: an impact assessment

Medicinal and aromatic plants: Boon for enterprise development

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About