Ecological Sustainability for Non-timber Forest Products - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Ecological Sustainability for Non-timber Forest Products write by Charlie M. Shackleton. This book was released on 2015-03-24. Ecological Sustainability for Non-timber Forest Products available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. There is growing knowledge about and appreciation of the importance of Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) to rural livelihoods in developing countries, and to a lesser extent, developed countries. However, there is also an assumption on the part of policy-makers that any harvesting of wild animal or plant products from the forests and other natural and modified ecosystems must be detrimental to the long-term viability of target populations and species. This book challenges this idea and shows that while examples of such negative impacts certainly exist, there are also many examples of sustainable harvesting systems for NTFPs. The chapters review and present coherent and scientifically sound information and case studies on the ecologically sustainable use of NTFPs. They also outline a general interdisciplinary approach for assessing the sustainability of NTFP harvesting systems at different scales. A wide range of case studies is included from Africa, Asia and South America, using plant and animal products for food, crafts, textiles, medicines and cosmetics.
Non-Timber Forest Products in the Global Context
Non-Timber Forest Products in the Global Context - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Non-Timber Forest Products in the Global Context write by Sheona Shackleton. This book was released on 2011-03-28. Non-Timber Forest Products in the Global Context available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book provides a comprehensive, global synthesis of current knowledge on the potential and challenges associated with the multiple roles, use, management and marketing of non-timber forest products (NTFPs). There has been considerable research and policy effort surrounding NTFPs over the last two and half decades. The book explores the evolution of sentiments regarding the potential of NTFPs in promoting options for sustainable multi-purpose forest management, income generation and poverty alleviation. Based on a critical analysis of the debates and discourses it employs a systematic approach to present a balanced and realistic perspective on the benefits and challenges associated with NTFP use and management within local livelihoods and landscapes, supported with case examples from both the southern and northern hemispheres. This book covers the social, economic and ecological dimensions of NTFPs and closes with an examination of future prospects and research directions.
Beyond Timber
Beyond Timber - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Beyond Timber write by . This book was released on 2005. Beyond Timber available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Inside Agroforestry
Inside Agroforestry - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Inside Agroforestry write by . This book was released on 2011. Inside Agroforestry available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Ecological Sustainability for Non-timber Forest Products
Ecological Sustainability for Non-timber Forest Products - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Ecological Sustainability for Non-timber Forest Products write by Charlie M. Shackleton. This book was released on 2015-03-24. Ecological Sustainability for Non-timber Forest Products available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. There is growing knowledge about and appreciation of the importance of Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) to rural livelihoods in developing countries, and to a lesser extent, developed countries. However, there is also an assumption on the part of policy-makers that any harvesting of wild animal or plant products from the forests and other natural and modified ecosystems must be detrimental to the long-term viability of target populations and species. This book challenges this idea and shows that while examples of such negative impacts certainly exist, there are also many examples of sustainable harvesting systems for NTFPs. The chapters review and present coherent and scientifically sound information and case studies on the ecologically sustainable use of NTFPs. They also outline a general interdisciplinary approach for assessing the sustainability of NTFP harvesting systems at different scales. A wide range of case studies is included from Africa, Asia and South America, using plant and animal products for food, crafts, textiles, medicines and cosmetics.
