scholarly journals Consumers' Attitudes towards Edible Wild Plants: A Case Study of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bixia Chen ◽  
Zhenmian Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Forest Products ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Agricultural Cooperatives ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Edible Wild Plants ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Ishikawa Prefecture ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Ntfp Extraction

This study explored the rural revitalizing strategy in FAO's Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) site in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan, using a case study of edible wild plants. This study assessed the current and possible future utilization of edible wild plants as one important NTFP by clarifying the attitudes of consumers and exploring the challenges of harvesting edible wild plants. Traditional ecological knowledge associated with edible wild plants and the related attitudes of consumers towards wild plants was documented. A questionnaire survey found that a majority of the respondents held positive attitude towards edible wild plants as being healthy, safe food, part of traditional dietary culture. Increasing demand of edible wild plants from urban residents aroused conflicts with local residents’ interest given that around 86% of the forested hills are private in Noto Region. Non timber forest products (NTFP) extraction can be seen as a tool for creating socioeconomic relationships that are dependent on healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. It was suggested that Japanese Agricultural Cooperatives (JA) and Forestry Cooperatives (FCA) could be involved with GIAHS process. As important traditional dietary and ecological system, edible wild plants should be a part of GIAHS project for rural revitalization.

The traditional Rimbo Larangan system of forest management: An ethnoecological case study in Nagari Paru, Sijujung District, West Sumatra, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
YUKI ALANDRA ◽  
FATIYA ULFA DWI AMELIA ◽  
JOHAN ISKANDAR
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Forest Conservation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Ecological History ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Long Time

Abstract. Alandra Y. Amelia FUD, Iskandar J. 2018. The traditional Rimbo Larangan system of forest management: An ethnoecological case study in Nagari Paru, Sijujung District, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Asian J Ethnobiol 1: 61-68. The community of Nagari Paru, Sijunjung District, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia has a traditional forest conservation system locally known as Rimbo Larangan which is based on the Local Knowledge (LK) or the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) - strongly embedded in the local culture.. Although the Rimbo Larangan has nearly disappeared in many villages (nagari) of West Sumatra, particularly of the Minangkabau ethnic, this traditional forest conservation system in Nagari Paru has been properly maintained. The aim of this study was to document the ecological history, the characteristics of the involved local institutions and the management system of the Rimbo Larangan based on a case study in Nagari Paru, Sijunjung district, West Sumatra Province. Method used in this study was qualitative with the ethnoecological approach. The results of the study showed that the ecological story of Rimbo Larangan has been established since a long time, in parallel with initial construction of agricultural and settlement areas in the forest. The institution of Rimbo Larangan, as a distinctive model, was initially organized by the original initiatives of informal leaders which were later joined and supported by the local government. Based on the Rimbo Larangan system, various non-timber forest products of Nagari Paru has been sustainably utilized by the local community. In addition, the forest has provided ecological services over time for the local community.

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) from tribal inhabited localities of Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-112
Author(s):  
Dinesh Jadhav ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Biological Materials ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
Oil Seeds ◽  
Edible Wild Plants ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Human Use

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) refer to all biological materials other than timber, which are collected from natural forests for human use, viz. tannin, dyes, gum, resins, medicines, fodder, forage, oil seeds, edible wild plants, fibres, etc. The present article communicates information on importance of some potential Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) from tribal inhabited localities of Ratlam district (M.P.)

scholarly journals Development of NTFPs Sector for Income Generation and Environmental Conservation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manju Sundriyal
Keyword(s):  
Construction Materials ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Environmental Benefit ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Ecological Benefits ◽  
Edible Wild Plants ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are amongst the key global commodities and an important component of international trade. They are important in livelihoods of rural people all over the Himalayan region for meeting food, medicine, construction materials, and income needs of subsistence communities. The sector needs focused developmental planning that can bring substantial economic and environmental benefit in the Uttarakhand state. Based on an extensive analysis of three important categories of NTFPs, viz. medicinal plants, edible wild plants, and bamboo this paper highlights potential of this sector for food security, income generation and environmental conservation by adopting a pro-people approach in Uttarakhand state. Suggestions have been provided for improving the existing framework and programmes that can maximize economic, social, cultural and ecological benefits.

Non-timber Forest Products in Nam Dong District, Central Vietnam: Ecological and Economic Prospects

2004 ◽  
Vol 155 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Wetterwald ◽  
Claudia Zingerli ◽  
Jean-Pierre Sorg
Keyword(s):  
Rural Households ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Natural Forest ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Central Vietnam ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Ntfp Extraction

This article analyses the ecological and economic prospects of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and examines the importance of NTFPs for the livelihoods of local forest dwellers. It gives a brief review of NTFPs and the expectations and limitations associated with their use and extraction from natural forests. It argues that when looking at wild NTFPs only, they offer only limited opportunities for the development of local rural livelihoods. The empirical part of the article draws on a case study of NTFP extraction in Nam Dong district, central Vietnam. It provides insights into local NTFP use patterns and the importance of NTFPs for local households. Finally, it assesses the ecological and economic prospects of NTFPs in Nam Dong district. The article concludes that the supply of primary NTFPs in the natural forest is usually insufficient to meet market demands and ecological and economic requirements. If the primary aim is to develop rural households, it is necessary to enrich NTFPs in the natural forest or to cultivate them in manmade systems.

scholarly journals Appraising Forest-Based Livelihoods through Assessment of Major NTFPs: A Case Study from Jharkhand, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 053-059
Author(s):  
Sunil Prasad ◽  
◽  
Dhanpal Singh Chauhan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Mineral Wealth ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

The state Jharkhand is one of the Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) rich states of the country because of diverse physiographic and climatic conditions. It is known for its mineral wealth, tribal population and forests. NTFPs play an important role in supporting rural livelihoods and food security in tribal Jharkhand. The present study was carried out in three distinct villages of Jharkhand to explore the range of livelihood contributions of NTFPs. The study was based on empirical fieldwork using both quantitative and qualitative data. A structured interview schedule was managed for the respondents. Comparing income sources, we found that most of the households collect NTFPs and earn a handsome amount of income from NTFPs ranges from 33% to 59%. We also prioritized potential NTFPs along with their basic value chain.

Estimating the demand for non-timber forest products among rural communities: a case study from the Sinharaja Rain Forest region, Sri Lanka

2005 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chennat Gopalakrishnan ◽  
W.A.R. Wickramasinghe ◽  
H.M. Gunatilake ◽  
Prabodh Illukpitiya
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Rain Forest ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Forest Region ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

Towards transferable functions for extraction of Non-timber Forest Products: A case study on charcoal production in Tanzania

2012 ◽  
Vol 80 ◽  
pp. 48-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Schaafsma ◽  
S. Morse-Jones ◽  
P. Posen ◽  
R.D. Swetnam ◽  
A. Balmford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Products ◽  
Charcoal Production ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products
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