scholarly journals Angiosperms from the Araripe National Forest, Ceará, Brazil

Check List ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suelma Ribeiro-Silva ◽  
Marcelo Brilhante de Medeiros ◽  
Beatriz Machado Gomes ◽  
Emídia Naiana Costa Seixas ◽  
Maria Arlene Pessoa Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Forest Products ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Species List ◽  
Floristic Survey ◽  
Caatinga Biome ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Seasonal Forests

This study provides a species list of the angiosperms from the Araripe National Forest (ANF) in the south part of Ceará state, northeastern Brazil. The floristic survey recorded 188 species from 55 Angiosperm families. The most species-rich families were Fabaceae (31), Rubiaceae (17), Asteraceae (14), Bignoniaceae (10), Myrtaceae (9), Euphorbiaceae (7), Apocynaceae and Malpighiaceae (7) and Annonaceae and Solanaceae (5). The flora of the ANF is composed of typical species from the vegetation physiognomies of Cerrado sensu lato such as cerradão and cerrado sensu stricto and it is influenced by the northeastern phytogeographic Cerrado province. Furthermore, there are influences of ecotones between these physiognomies, seasonal forests and carrascos within the Caatinga biome. In addition to four threatened species that were recorded, the ANF also harbors species that represent important incomes for local communities because of the non-timber forest products, such as Dimorphandra gardneriana Tul. and Caryocar coriaceum Wittm.

scholarly journals Farmers’ perceptions of the impacts of Adansonia digitata L. leaves exploitation on its conservation and on livelihoods of local communities in Mali, West Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadidjatou Nana Sogodogo ◽  
Kapoury Sanogo ◽  
DA Sie Sylvestre ◽  
Souleymane S. Traoré ◽  
Joseph Ipou
Keyword(s):  
Species Conservation ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Adansonia Digitata ◽  
Annual Household Income ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
Farmer’S Perception

Baobab tree species plays a significant role in the livelihoods of rural dwellers in the Sahel regions. This study was carried out to analyze farmer’s perceptions on the impacts of Adansonia digitata L. leaves exploitation on its conservation and on livelihoods of local communities. Data were collected by interviewing 120 farmers to elucidate the impacts of leaves exploitation as well as the contribution of the species on their livelihoods. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data to identify the annual contribution and to determine the socio-demographic characteristics influencing farmer’s perception of baobab leaves harvesting techniques. The results show that non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are the second pillar to support the respondents after agriculture. Their contribution rate ranged between 4 and 7% in the study sites. The findings revealed that the annual income obtained per person from the exploitation of baobab leaves ranged from 33,714 FCFA (56.00 USD) to 52,857 FCFA (87.80 USD). Its contribution to annual household income varies between 2.51 and 5.4%. Two (used of machete and stick) out of the three (manual collection, used of machete and stick) methods used by farmers to harvest the baobab leaves, have negative impacts on baobab species conservation. Age, educational level, and gender are key factors influencing farmer’s perception of baobab leaves harvesting. In view of the importance of the baobab tree, it is imperative that the domestication and propagation of baobab trees should be supported through the adoption of improved agroforestry technologies. In addition, sustainable harvesting practices of baobab leaves is also recommended for the conservation of this species.

scholarly journals The Socio-economic and Environmental Implications of Supplying Charcoal in Yaounde City

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-34
Author(s):  
L. Defo ◽  
M. Touakam ◽  
C. Tatuebu, Tagne ◽  
F. Nghobuoche
Keyword(s):  
Animal Species ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Environmental Implications ◽  
Floristic Survey ◽  
The Past ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The City

This article aims to identify and assess the socio-economic and environmental implications of supplying charcoal in the city of Yaounde. To achieve the above-mentioned goal, investigations based on a standardized questionnaire (130 charcoal producers and sellers), formal interviews (7 resource persons), informal discussions, field observations and floristic survey were carried out in Bikok between the last quarter of 2016 and the second quarter of 2017. Bikok, a subdivision located in the neighbourhood of Yaounde is one of the most important supply sites of charcoal for the city. Investigations revealed that, accelerated demographic growth over the past fifty years, unemployment and poverty constitute the main factors for the increase in the production and consumption of charcoal in the city. Poverty, unemployment and the urge for the satisfaction of basic needs constituted the main reasons for involvement of 98.8% of charcoal producers in the activity. The increase in urban demand for charcoal is at the origin of several significant biophysical impacts, including the degradation of forests and soils as well as the decrease in the availability of some Non-Timber Forest Products and animal species. In the survey villages, a total area of 3.1 hectares of forest is cut each year and the average distances from inhabited areas to harvesting areas, increased from 0.8 to 5 km in 10 years. 76.6% of charcoal producers believe that some animal species are increasingly rare in the locality. On the socio-economic level, this activity creates jobs, generates income thereby increasing the living standards of producers and sellers. More than 300 people are involved in this activity who earns on average an income of 3000 to 6000 Central African Franc (XAF) per day. Decrease in the availability of certain NTFPs and damage to the health of producers constituted some of the negative socio-economic impacts of this activity. It is imperative to adopt measures to limit the negative impacts of this activity while ensuring a sustainable supply of charcoal in the city or the use of alternative sources of fuel.

scholarly journals Arachnids from Araripe Plateau, Ceará, Brazil

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2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raul Azevedo ◽  
Eridiane Da S. Moura ◽  
Adreany S. Lopes ◽  
Leonardo S. Carvalho ◽  
Sidclay C. Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
High Elevation ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Semiarid Region ◽  
High Humidity ◽  
Species List ◽  
Orographic Rainfall ◽  
Caatinga Biome

The Araripe Plateau is situated in the states of Ceará, Piauí and Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil, in the Caatinga biome, semiarid domain. This region of Brazil is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Nevertheless, due to its high elevation and large amount of orographic rainfall, the Araripe Plateau is an exception as a seasonal semi-deciduous forest with high humidity in the semiarid domain and the Caatinga biome. Herein a species list of Araripe Plateau arachnids is presented from the compilation of data from in situ sampling from January to May 2013, from the literature, and from Brazilian arachnid collections data. A total of 68 species were recorded for the area, of which 53 were spiders, eight harvestmen and seven scorpions. The species richness recorded here is considered significant regarding the known diversity of Arachnida in the semiarid region and contributes to expanding our knowledge of the area.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan kawasan hutan dengan tujuan khusus (KHDTK) Senaru sebagai sarana wisata edukasi melalui pengenalan jenis vegetasi

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Irwan Mahakam Lesmono Aji ◽  
Dwi Sukma Rini ◽  
Kornelia Webliana
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Vegetation Species

[Bahasa]: Kawasan Hutan Pendidikan Senaru atau disebut juga dengan Kawasan Hutan dengan Tujuan Khusus (KHDTK) Senaru memiliki potensi multi fungsi yang dapat memberikan manfaat ekonomi, lingkungan, pendidikan dan sosial bagi umat manusia. Manfaat tersebut diantaranya berasal dari Hasil Hutan Kayu (HHK) dan Hasil Hutan Bukan Kayu. Selain manfaat yang bersumber dari HHK dan HHBK terdapat juga manfaat jasa lingkungan seperti wisata alam dan pendidikan. Dalam perjalanannya KHDTK Senaru dimanfaatkan sebagai tempat wisata bagi masyarakat baik lokal, nasional maupun internasional yang datang ke KHDTK Senaru untuk menikmati pemandang alamnya atau melewati KHDTK untuk melanjutkan perjalanan mereka menuju puncak Gunung Rinjani. Kondisi ini tentunya merupakan perkembangan yang positif bagi KHDTK Senaru dan pengelola, dalam melakukan pengembangan wisata kedepannya. Permasalahan yang terjadi pada saat ini yaitu belum maskimalnya informasi terkait sumberdaya hutan yang ada pada KHDTK Senaru untuk menunjang wisata edukasi bagi pengunjung maupun masyarakat sekitar terkait dengan alam sekitar, terutama pengenalan jenis vegetasi yang terdapat disepanjang jalur wisata. Sehingga tujuan dilaksanakannya kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah: (1) untuk menyediakan informasi vegetasi yang terdapat pada jalur wisata, (2). menyediakan herbarium vegetasi yang ada sepanjang jalur dan (3) menyediakan papan informasi terkait vegetasi pada jalur wisata. Motode yang digunakan adalah observasi, focus group discussion (FGD), dan sosialisasi. Adapun hasil yang diperoleh adalah sebagai berikut: (1) masyarakat memiliki data terkait jenis-jenis vegetasi yang terdapat pada jalur-jalur wisata, (2) tersedianya herbarium jenis-jenis vegetasi yang ada di sepanjang jalur (3) tersedianya papan informasi terkait jenis-jenis vegetasi yang ada di sepanjang jalur. Kata Kunci: KHDTK; Senaru; wisata edukasi; pengenalan jenis vegetasi [English]: Senaru Educational Forest or also known as Forest Area with Special Purposes (KHDTK) has a multi-functional potency that can provide economic, environmental, educational, and social benefits for people. The benefits are derived from Timber Forest Products (HHK) and Non-Timber Forest Products (HHBK). In addition, there are also benefits from environmental services such as natural tourism and education. KHDTK Senaru is used as a tourist destination ranging from local, national and international tourists who came to enjoy its natural views or pass through to the summit of Mount Rinjani. This condition is certainly a positive development for KHDTK Senaru and the management, in carrying out tourism development in the future. The current problem is the lack of information regarding the forest resources available at the KHDTK Senaru to support educational tourism and the local communities regarding the natural environment, especially the introduction of vegetation species along the tracks. Thus, the aims of this community service program are (1) to provide information on vegetation available along the tourist track, (2) to provide herbariums for vegetation along the tourist track, and (3) to provide information boards related to vegetation available on the tourist track. The methods used are observation, focus group discussion (FGD), and socialization. The results obtained after the program are as follows: (1) the local communities have database regarding list of vegetation species available along the tourist tracks, (2) the availability of herbariums of vegetation on the tourist track, and (3) the availability of information boards of vegetation at the tourist track. Keywords: KHDTK; Senaru; educational tourisme; species identification

scholarly journals DO FOREST CONCESSIONS BENEFIT EXTRACTIVIST COMMUNITIES? THE CASE OF THE JAMARI NATIONAL FOREST

FLORESTA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1297
Author(s):  
Roni Djeison Ansolin ◽  
Ana Paula Donicht Fernandes ◽  
Marco Antônio Bento ◽  
Romano Timofeiczyk Junior ◽  
Vitor Afonso Hoeflich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Productive Capacity ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Productive Potential ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

The study aims to analyze the exploration potential of the main non-timber forest products in the Forest Management Unit number III by the communities around Jamari National Forest. Were used the açaí fruit and Brazilian nuts production data based on the sustainable management plan, as well the Brazilian nut crop production for 2015, 2016 and 2017 reported by traditional communities, "Américo Ventura" and "Linhas 113-119". The data were analyzed and interpreted using economic indicators. As the main results, the productive potential amount of açaí fruit and Brazilian nuts available for harvest in each annual crop is 426,86 tons and 124,13 tons, respectively, providing an estimate of annual income of R$ 79.794,64 and R$ 195.134,63, respectively. For Brazilian nuts, the annually demand raised by the community was approximately 8 tons, from 2015 to 2017. The amount harvested represents 44.77% of the productive capacity of the three units. In addition, the cost-benefit ratio indicates that for each Brazilian Real invested in production the producer receives, on average, R$ 5,72. The Brazilian nut extraction shows to be an interesting activity in terms of production and economic value in both communities, presenting a net annual gain of R$ 1.812,108 per collector, for a total group of 50 extractivists residing in the communities “Américo Ventura” and “Linhas 113-119”, between 2015 to 2017. Thus, it is concluded that there is a great potential for exploration of these products in partnership with the concession forest, contributing to the sustainable development of extractivist communities.

scholarly journals Non-timber forest products extracted activities of the upstream Mamberamo basin’s traditional communities of West Papua, Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
YOHANES Y. RAHAWARIN
Keyword(s):  
Forest Products ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Traditional Food ◽  
Nontimber Forest Products ◽  
West Papua ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Upstream Part ◽  
Traditional Communities

Rahawarin YY. 2017. Non-timber forest products extracted activities of the upstream Mamberamo basin’s traditional communities of West Papua, Indonesia. Asian J For 1: 23-26. The aim of this study is to find utilization activities of extracting nontimber forest products by local communities on the upstream part of Mamberamo Basin. Survey, observation and semi-structural interview were taken to generate data and information. The result showed that the local communities extracted several of non-timber forest products over the course of their generations to fulfill basic daily necessities. There were several types of non-timber forest products that have been used by local communities either from plants wild animals that living across different types of forest. These activities were lasted for generations so that people called it as a traditional conservation. They are still exist recently and believed to maintain the long-lasting of non timber forest products continuity to keep the availability of traditional food sources for the daily needs over generations.

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