Commercialisation of non-timber forest products: a reality check
This article challenges the pervasive view that commercialisation of non-timber forest products can (easily) achieve ecosystem and species conservation as well as improving livelihoods. Following a brief review of who and what is involved, it focuses on the main ecological and livelihood risks of unconsidered promotion of NTFP commercialisation, drawing on a wide range of case studies from around the world. It concludes with some recommendations, emphasising the lack of "magic-bullet" products, and the importance - among other things - of not ignoring national policy, taking an integrated view of the value chain, considering the implications of different production options, and improving both quality and quantity.
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| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Journal Article biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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2007
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| Subjects: | non-timber forest products, commercialization, production, markets, policies, livelihoods, |
| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/19648 https://www.cifor.org/knowledge/publication/2242 |
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