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Sustainable Forest and Woodland Management for Food and Nutrition Security in Western Province of Zambia - TCP/ZAM/3601

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 10

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Western Province is characterized by difficult geographical and climatic conditions, with limited arable land that can sustain crop production. Approximately 60 percent is covered by forest, which provides a wide range of wood and Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFP) that are utilized by both local and urban communities. The sustainable use of NWFPs in Western Province remains a challenge because exploitation has not been adequately regulated and controlled by local authorities and communities. In general, NWFPs have been primarily used for subsistence purposes, especially by women. While various forest foods are available, they are selectively consumed by rural communities (e.g. mushrooms are widely consumed, whereas edible caterpillars, despite being widely available, are not). Beyond NWFPs, timber and wood fuel also contribute significantly to income security in rural areas of Western Province, with some communities being completely dependent on fuelwood for cooking and heating to ensure their health and nutrition.

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