The importance of dry woodlands and forests in rural livelihoods and poverty alleviation in South Africa
Indigenous forests and savannas, along with plantation forests, offer numerous benefits to
rural communities and society at large. Yet, the role of forests and forestry in contributing to …
rural communities and society at large. Yet, the role of forests and forestry in contributing to …
Non-wood forest products in Europe–A quantitative overview
M Lovrić, R Da Re, E Vidale, I Prokofieva… - Forest Policy and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Mushrooms, berries and other Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) are an important part of
forest recreation, rural income and of cultural heritage. Due to poor data on their collection …
forest recreation, rural income and of cultural heritage. Due to poor data on their collection …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental income and rural livelihoods: a global-comparative analysis
This paper presents results from a comparative analysis of environmental income from
approximately 8000 households in 24 develo** countries collected by research partners …
approximately 8000 households in 24 develo** countries collected by research partners …
Ecosystem services from southern African woodlands and their future under global change
Miombo and mopane woodlands are the dominant land cover in southern Africa. Ecosystem
services from these woodlands support the livelihoods of 100 M rural people and 50 M …
services from these woodlands support the livelihoods of 100 M rural people and 50 M …
[BOOK][B] From subsistence to safety nets and cash income: exploring the diverse values of non-timber forest products for livelihoods and poverty alleviation
S Shackleton, CO Delang, A Angelsen - 2011 - Springer
Millions of rural and urban dwellers across the world make use of a wide diversity of forest
products to fulfill several livelihood requirements, from direct household provisioning to cash …
products to fulfill several livelihood requirements, from direct household provisioning to cash …
Achieving the national development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through investment in ecological infrastructure: A case study of South …
Ecological infrastructure (EI) refers to ecosystems that deliver services to society, functioning
as a nature-based equivalent of, or complement to, built infrastructure. EI is critical for socio …
as a nature-based equivalent of, or complement to, built infrastructure. EI is critical for socio …
Effects of shade, altitude and management on multiple ecosystem services in coffee agroecosystems
Agroforestry systems provide diverse ecosystem services that contribute to farmer
livelihoods and the conservation of natural resources. Despite these known benefits, there is …
livelihoods and the conservation of natural resources. Despite these known benefits, there is …
Positioning non-timber forest products on the development agenda
Non-timber forests products (NTFPs) provide multiple livelihood benefits to local
communities and regional and national economies. And yet this knowledge is rarely drawn …
communities and regional and national economies. And yet this knowledge is rarely drawn …
The market evolution of medicinal and aromatic plants: A global supply chain analysis and an application of the delphi method in the Mediterranean area
There is an increasing evidence for the significant value and potential of Medicinal and
Aromatic Plants (MAPs) worldwide. Among other non-wood forest products, MAPs are …
Aromatic Plants (MAPs) worldwide. Among other non-wood forest products, MAPs are …
Household wealth status and natural resource use in the Kat River valley, South Africa
Much work has demonstrated the significant role and value of non-timber forest products
(NTFPs) in the livelihoods of rural people in southern Africa and elsewhere. The findings …
(NTFPs) in the livelihoods of rural people in southern Africa and elsewhere. The findings …