Non-Timber Forest Products and their Role in the Livelihoods of People of Nepal: A Critical Review
Journal Title: Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources - Year 2020, Vol 3, Issue 02
Abstract
Nepal is a rich source of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in terms of production and trading practices. The altitudinal and climatic variations in various pockets of Nepal have contributed to their diversity. This article attempts to outline the current status of NTFPs and its importance in the Nepalese economy. NTFPs provide rural people with food, medicine, construction materials, and income. About 80% of the rural population depend on the NTFPs for their livelihood and Nepal. NTFPs have commercial, socioeconomic and environmental values in rural communities. More than 700 species of plants are recognized as producing NTFPs and about 150 species of these are commonly used in international trade. The management of NTFPs has been receiving increasing attention from donors, development agencies and user groups who are involved in different aspects of NTFP promotion. Sustainable exploitation, use, and commercialization of NTFPs are important for socio-economic development, poverty reduction, and livelihood enhancement of rural people in Nepal.
Authors and Affiliations
Sami Shrestha, Jiban Shrestha, Kabita Kumari Shah
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- DOI 10.33002/nr2581.6853.03024
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