Year of publication 1990

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Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

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Product type Book (stand-alone)

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Series title Community Forestry Note

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Series number 1020-3133

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Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The magnitude of the forests contribution to the lives of rural people is now understood in general terms. The forest provides a wide range of direct and indirect benefits. However, to comprehend forest resources contribution to communities income and well-being, their individual and collective value must be accurately assessed on the local and regional levels. The Community Forestry Programme of the Planning and Institutions Service, Forestry Department is working to develop the understanding o f the social, economic and cultural importance of non timber forest products in different regions throughout the developing world. Evaluating the use of forest products will provide a solid base of knowledge. As such, this paper is a beginning; one which, it is hoped, will serve as an example for other regional studies that stress the importance of this type of information and provide a foundation upon which participatory development projects advocating multipurpose forest management can be designed. By implementing programmes that meet traditionally important needs, non-consumptive, sustainable use of forest land will become more attractive to forest users.

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Language English

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