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Uncaria tomentosa and U. guíanensis have been important in traditional healing in many South American countries. These species contain some sixty active substances which are widely tested for possible medical treatments. U. tomentosa has been traded from Peru until it reached a peak export of 726...


Jong, W. deMelnyk, M.Lozano, L.A.Rosales, M.García, M.[Una de gato: fate and future of a Peruvian forest resource]Una de gato: fate and future of a Peruvian forest resource
Shackleton, S.Campbell, Bruce M.[How important is the trade in woodland products for livelihoods and poverty alleviation in South Africa?: evidence from four case studies]How important is the trade in woodland products for livelihoods and poverty alleviation in South Africa?: evidence from four case studies
Ndoye, O.Ruiz Perez, M.Eyebe, A.[NTFP markets and potential degradation of forest resources in Cameroon: the case of garcinia lucida]NTFP markets and potential degradation of forest resources in Cameroon: the case of garcinia lucida

Several species of Styrax trees from Sumatra and Indochina produce benzoin resin. This resin is used for incense, perfume and pharmaceutical industries. Formerly, S. benzoin was cultivated in low lands of Palembang and North Sumatra but its importance decreased after 2nd World War. Now, product f...


Katz, E.García Fernandez, C.Goloubinoff, M.[Sumatra benzoin (Styrax spp.)]Sumatra benzoin (Styrax spp.)

Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are not inherently ideal candidates for certification. They are most commonly consumed at a subsistence level, are traded locally and regionally, and most are not featured in markets open to ‘green’ or ‘fairtrade’ messages. However, for some of the NTFP species ...


Shanley, P.Laird, S.A.Pierce, A.R.Guillen, A.[Conclusions and recommendations]Conclusions and recommendations

This paper look at forest products (FP) procurement and trade in Indonesia in a historical perspective, and critically investigate the nature of the actions of the players involved in these economic activities. It identifies the different actions of the various participants that can be qualified ...


Jong, W. deBelcher, B.Rohadi, D.Mustikasari, R.Levang, P.[The political ecology of forest products in Indonesia: a history of changing adversaries]The political ecology of forest products in Indonesia: a history of changing adversaries

This articlepresents a number of policy recommendations to improve the sustainability of wildlife-based resources use in tropical forests, including by strengthening national ownership of this issue in a way that provides long-term local and national benefits. It also argues in favour of stronger...


Christophersen, T.Nasi, Robert[Conservation and sustainable use of wildlife -based resources through the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): The Bushmeat Crisis]Conservation and sustainable use of wildlife -based resources through the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): The Bushmeat Crisis
Autor: Braedt, O.

The focus of this thesis is to assess the importance and potential of forest products for the sustainable development of tropical rural areas and, specifically, the role of forest product commercialisation for rural households. By using the example of woodcraft sector the book reveals aspects whi...


Braedt, O.[Forest products and rural households: woodcraft commercialisation in Southern Zimbabwe]Forest products and rural households: woodcraft commercialisation in Southern Zimbabwe
Sizer, N.Downes, D.Kaimowitz, D.[Tree trade: liberalization of international commerce in forest products: risks and opportunities]Tree trade: liberalization of international commerce in forest products: risks and opportunities
Campbell, Bruce M.Cunningham, A.B.Belcher, B.[Carving out a future: planning for woodcarving in the 21st century]Carving out a future: planning for woodcarving in the 21st century

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